Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Deborah "Debi" Alice Cook
Oct 17, 2026
The remarkable thing about Debi’s life wasn’t how long she lived, but that she never gave up.
Deborah “Debi” Alice Cook was born on March 11, 1949, to Mary (Ledbetter) and Frederick “Fred” Cook. She grew up on a 350-acre dairy farm in Pewamo, Michigan, in a stately brick house built by her German grandfather, Ellis Cook. He used oak trees...
Ted Payne
Oct 15, 2026
Ted W. Payne of Niles, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2026 in Mishawaka, Indiana at the age of 69 after a lifetime spent fixing, inventing, and finding joy in the little things.
Ted was a true craftsman and was rarely seen without a hammer and saw. He possessed a rare, brilliant talent for drafting up flawless blueprints, and executing stunning...
Elaine F. Borders
Oct 14, 2026
Elaine Fay Borders, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on January 3, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Joseph and Margaret McCandlish, Elaine spent her entire life in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. She was the mother of two sons, Jim and Steve.
At age 16, Elaine began working at the fountain...
John Sharp
Oct 11, 2026
Arrangements are pending at this time.
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Arlene Heim
Oct 3, 2026
Arlene Louise Heim, 92, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on October 3, 2026 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on July 21, 1934 in LaPorte, IN to Joseph Dean and Dorothy (Lesecki) Knowlton. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Heim, daughter Denice Scott, and a great-great grandson Wyatt Keller. Arlene was one...
Heather Montgomery
Sep 29, 2026
Heather I. Montgomery, 52, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. She was born on August 17, 1974 in Elkhart, Indiana to Donald and Marla Samuels, Sr.
She is survived by her brother, Donald (Dannielle Bruder) Samuels, Jr.; her sister, Lisa (Aniceto) Hernandez; 9 nieces and nephews and 3 great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded...
Patricia Potts
Sep 28, 2026
Mary Patricia (Fagaly) Potts. 94. passed away at Holy Cross Health Care in Mishawaka on September 28, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dr. William James Fagaly and Dorothy (Wheeler) Fagaly.
Patricia was a beloved wife and mother. a talented artist. and she served as a volunteer for many charities and causes throughout her adult...
Marissa A. Kasarov
Sep 26, 2026
Marissa Kasarov, 41, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis.
Marissa was born on April 25, 1985, in Arlington, Texas, to Gary and Karen (Dillard) Snell. She married Alexander Kasarov in August 2012 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Alex; her three children, Silas, Mia, and...
Dawn Miller
Sep 25, 2026
Dawn Michelle Miller, 64, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Born on July 13, 1964, in Niles, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Peggy Joann (Stephens) Biggs.She is survived by her significant other, Trent Wadsworth; her son, Jerrid Miller; two daughters, Raina (Darryl) Roberts and Rachel Miller; eight...
Valentina Rozenblit
Sep 22, 2026
Valentina M. Rozenblit, 96, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at her home on Tuesday September 22, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1930 to Moysey and Dora (Horowitz) Zilberman in Kishinev, the capital city of Moldova. She married Iosif Rozenblit in Kishinev in 1951.
Valentina studied to be a nurse in Kishinev. During WWII, she went to Uzbekistan (Soviet Union...
Terry Burtsfield
Sep 21, 2026
Terry R. Burtsfield, 73, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday September 21, 2026 with his loving wife by his side at The Orchards in Three Rivers. He was born on March 10, 1953 in Mishawaka, Indiana to James and Delores (Mahler) Burtsfield.
Terry married Kathy Furr on October 5, 2002 in Edwardsburg, Michigan. They have spent the last 24...
Pama Menzie
Sep 18, 2026
Pama (Johnson) Menzie, 67, of South Bend, Indiana, left behind this world to join her loved ones who are already in Heaven on September 18, 2026. She was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on September 23, 1958 to Paul and Ida Johnson, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her brothers: David, James, Mark, Ronnie and...
Sterling "Katie Katherine Humphreys
Sep 17, 2026
Sterling Katherine “Katie” Humphreys died at her home on September 17, 2026, with her husband of 58 years, Ralph M. Komasinski, by her side. She was 80 years old.
Born on November 7, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana, Katie was the daughter of John R. Humphreys and Sterling Macready. She was the middle of three children, with an older sister, Judith...
Patrick Francis Gallagher
Sep 11, 2026
Patrick F. Gallagher, 83, passed away September 11, 2026. Born February1, 1943, he was the son of the late Harry and Helen (Kranitz) Gallagher.
Patrick proudly served his country and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Guided by a deep heart for helping others, he spent over 25 years as a dedicated counselor before retiring in 2017. An avid...
James Goodkin
Sep 5, 2026
Jim Goodkin, 87, passed away quietly with friends by his side. A friend to all who knew him, Jim was an avid and talented artist who, like any great artist on an adventure, painted in a variety of styles over the course of his lifetime. He taught art for many years and was a wise and patient teacher.
Jim graduated from...
Lewis "Lew" McGann
Sep 3, 2026
Lewis Albert “Lew” McGann, 78, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.Lew was born to Mary Olive and L. Jay McGann. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to serving others, first through his work as a funeral director and paramedic, and later through teaching, leadership, and countless acts of service to his community. Although retired, Lew never truly stopped giving...
Serene Mazzella
Sep 1, 2026
Serene “Cee Cee” (Martin) Mazzella, 86, of South Bend, Indiana, closed the final chapter of her life beautifully on September 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Serene was happiest when she was taking care of her family.
Born on May 31, 1940, in New York, New York, Serene lived...
Bruce Heustis
Aug 22, 2026
Bruce Albert Heustis, 78, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Granger, Indiana.
Bruce was born on March 16, 1948, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Albert Heustis and Catherine Heustis. Throughout his life, Bruce followed a path marked by curiosity, creativity, craftsmanship, and a deep interest in understanding the human experience.
Bruce’s first career...
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