Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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...
Linda Sue “Beaver” Shafer
Aug 19, 2026
Linda Sue “Beaver” Shafer, 79, passed away on August 19, 2026, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Linda was born on September 14, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to Francis Carl Shafer and Joan Margaret (Vander-Bosch) Shafer. She attended Vogue Beauty College and went on to build a remarkable 55-year career as a hairstylist at Gene Allen’s Hair...
Marilyn Brown
Aug 16, 2026
Marilyn I. Brown, 88, passed away peacefully at home.
Born on February 15, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana, Marilyn was the daughter of Samuel Brown and Anna Frank Brown.
Marilyn enjoyed a distinguished career as a certified financial planner before retiring. However, her greatest passion was her lifelong dedication to Israel and the Jewish community.
She served as an executive board member of...
Karen S. "Suzy" King
Aug 11, 2026
Karen S. (Suzy) King, 74, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 11th at Creekside Nursing Home, Mishawaka, IN. She was born on April 14, 1952, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to William (Bill) A. King and Leila (Le) B. King (Misch).
Karen, Sue, Suzy … spent her professional life working as an interior designer, which allowed her to...
Mary Ellen S. Deiotte
Aug 11, 2026
Mary Ellen S. Deiotte, passed away on August 11, 2026, at Silver Birch Nursing Home in Michigan City, Indiana.
Mary Ellen was born on December 17, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward A. Turchany and Mary A. Kubas. On June 1, 1957, she married the love of her life, Louis J. Deiotte, in Chicago. They shared 45 years of marriage before...
James Edward "Jim" Diedrich
Aug 5, 2026
James Edward “Jim” Diedrich, 72, passed away on August 5, 2026, at Ottenheimer Inpatient Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jim was born on November 6, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to William Diedrich and Jean Marcellia Hill Diedrich.A lifelong learner, Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University South Bend. He was a self-employed contractor who...
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