Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Dolores Kelver
Feb 22, 2026
Dolores Janet “Tootsie” Kelver, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 22nd. She was 90.
Dolores lived in South Bend her entire life. Born June 9th, 1935, she was shaped by a challenging childhood. She would one day provide something very different for her own children.
She graduated from South Bend Central High School, where she was a member of the...
Rosemary Ellen Crowe
Feb 20, 2026
Rosemary E. Crowe
August 7, 1930 – February 20, 2026
Rosemary E. Crowe passed away on Friday, February 20th with her family by her side. Rosemary was born in Mattoon, Illinois, on August 7, 1930, to the late Frank Fuesting, Sr. and Mary (Link) Fuesting in Mattoon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Bud) Fuesting, Jr. and Edward...
Gary Kuchler
Feb 20, 2026
Gary lost his courageous battle to cancer on…2/20/26
Born: 11/29/1947 to Irene (Patejdl Austin) and Charles Kuchler of Bridgman Michigan.
Born at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Attended Three Oaks High School.
Graduated from Greer Technical School in Chicago, Ill where he received a degree in Automobile Body Work
Career: Body and Fender work
Raised in Lakeside Michigan by his mother, Irene (Patejdl) Austin and...
Earl "Tom" Hibbs
Feb 16, 2026
Earl “Tom” Hibbs (1939-2026) passed on Monday Feb 16th, 2026, at Healthwin at the age of 86. He is survived by his Wife (Carol Shumaker), his 3 sons (Scott, Keith, Brian), his 2 granddaughters (Jordan, Isabella), and his great-granddaughter (Tyler). Tom as he liked to be known, was born in Eldorado, Illinois on June 27th, 1939, to Mary Helen Hibbs...
William Cleary
Feb 10, 2026
William Cleary, 88, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Providence Home By Fir, surrounded by family, after struggling with a brief illness. He was born on January 30, 1938, in South Bend to Wilbur Mallory and Mary Kathleen (Acor) Cleary.
On November 21, 1959, in Granger, he married Mary Christian; she survives along with their 3 children: Mary (Roger) Carville...
Mary Margaret Means
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Margaret Means, 79, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on August 4, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Berg) Dhaene. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Dhaene.
On February 24, 1996, Mary married Harold Means, who survives her. She...
Randolph Dean Hoffman
Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Randolph Dean Hoffman, passed away February 2nd at 12:24pm in Mishawaka, IN.
A Catholic Service will be celebrated on Thursday Feb. 5th at 12:30PM in St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, with Fr. Julius Okojie, Pastor, officiating. There will be a visitation two hours prior to the Mass, 10:30AM -12:30PM, also in the church, 54191 N. Ironwood, South Bend.
Randy was...
James "Jim" Wagner
Feb 2, 2026
James Michael Wagner passed away on February 2, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by his children. Jim was born on April 6, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norma Jean (Rinker) Wagner and Robert D. Wagner; his grandparents, Jesse Overholser and Arthur Rinker; and many aunts and uncles.
Jim is survived by his brothers, Chris (Marcia) Wagner of...
Tracey Patterson
Jan 29, 2026
Tracey Patterson, 62, of Mishawaka, IN unexpectedly passed away at her home on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. She was born on August 8th, 1963 in Stony Brook, NY.
Tracey grew up in rural Vermont with three brothers and one sister, and later in life moved to Mishawaka, IN.Tracey lived her life as an example of how love should be shown. She...
Priti Jairam
Jan 21, 2026
Priti Jairam, 48, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Priti was born on February 9, 1977 in Surat, India to Pravin and Rekha Patel, her lifelong mentors and greatest sources of strength. She later moved to South Bend to begin her adult life and career, though she deeply cherished every opportunity to return to India...
Barry Schiff
Jan 18, 2026
Barry Charles Schiff passed away on Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 73.
He was born in South Bend, IN, to Philip and Charlotte Schiff on May 23, 1952. On Sept. 3, 2005, in South Bend, he married Cathy Nafe. He was predeceased by his parents and step-mother, Beverly Schiff.
He is survived by his beautiful wife and partner, Cathy. Also...
Charles "Chuck" Albaugh
Jan 16, 2026
Charles Willard Albaugh Sr., 70, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on January 16, 2026, at home with his family and dog, Amber.
Born on October 12, 1955, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he grew up in South Bend, IN, and graduated from Jackson High School in 1973. As a member of UAW Local 5, he worked as a painter at AM General...
Leslie V. Garvey
Jan 11, 2026
Leslie Vining Scott Garvey was born on February 1, 1946, in London, Ontario, to Andrew and Doris (Stevens) Scott. She grew up in Toronto, but her heart belonged to Lake of Bays, in the Muskoka region, where the family spent summers and weekends.
A curious and adventurous spirit, Leslie left Canada in her twenties to backpack around Europe, eventually landing in...
Susan Levy
Dec 21, 2025
Susan Spicer Levy, age 79, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday December 21st at her home in Westfield, Indiana. Susie was born, raised, and married in South Bend, a place she cherished throughout her life. Her parents, Elinor and Eli Spicer, were her lifelong mentors, and together with her older brother, Jeff Spicer, her sister, Shelley Bishop, and...
Patsy "Pat" D. Ferraro
Dec 20, 2025
Patsy "Pat" Dominick Ferraro passed away on December 20, 2025 and was born December 31, 1931 to Vincent James and Josephine (Linarello) Ferraro.
He married June Elizabeth Brown in 1958 and they were married for 66 years before she preceded him in death in March 2025. They have four children; Nicholas (Sherry) Ferraro, Michael Ferraro, Patrick (Debra) Ferraro and Pamela (Timothy)...
Charles Schultz
Dec 15, 2025
Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Schultz, 78, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at his home in Granger, Indiana, surrounded by his loving wife, Beth, and their children, Mark Schultz and Kristin Swank.
Born on March 6,1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chuck was known by many for his adventurous spirit. He spent 45 years in Southern California, 21 years in Colorado, and the...
Carl R. Brown
Dec 12, 2025
Carl R. Brown, age 82, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1943, in Gatliff, Kentucky.
Carl lived a full life marked by dedication, hard work, and a quiet, steady strength. He was deeply committed to his family and the values that guided him throughout his life.
Carl was employed for many years with...
Denise Linkous
Dec 9, 2025
Denise Dawn Balanow Linkous, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 9, 2025. Born on October 16, 1964, in Elkhart, Indiana, Denise lived a life centered on family, compassion, and generosity. Affectionately known as “Bubbie,” “Denny,” and “Cra Cra,” she was loved for her vibrant personality, enormous heart, and selfless spirit. Denise worked as a leasing consultant and later devoted...
William "Bill" Kinney
Nov 22, 2025
William (Bill) David Kinney departed this life peacefully on November 22, 2025, at the age of 84 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda; his daughter, Lisa (Kurt); and his grandchildren, Alex and Niko. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Margaret Kinney and his sister, Mary (Calvin).
Bill grew up in...
Rebecca J. Shrode
Nov 22, 2025
Rebecca Shrode, 70, passed away November 22nd after an abrupt and unexpected battle with respiratory failure.
Rebecca connected with many people and made countless wonderful friends in different communities over the years. She enjoyed bringing people together through organizing many gatherings, from her high school's reunions to Tin Can Tourist camping events. Her legacy lives on in every happy memory friends...
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