South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

James Albert Moore II passed away on December 28, 2023. He was 49 years old. Jamie, as he was known, was born April 15, 1974 in Danville, Illinois. He moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2005 and faithfully worked as a draftsman for StresCore.

Jamie’s memory will be forever cherished by his parents, James Albert and Janice...

Dec 26, 2023

Irene Elizabeth (Ganser) McNulty, a vibrant soul who graced this world for 96 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Mishawaka to the late Simon and Elizabeth (Szabadi) Ganser, Irene's life was a tapestry woven with love, family celebrations, and artistic flair.

She graduated from Mishawaka High School in...

Dec 22, 2023

Ken Bieber, 73, passed away after an accident on December 22, 2023. He was the son of Clarence and Noelle Bieber, and had spent his youth in Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada.

The oldest of 5, Ken was a trailblazer, running cross country in high school and heading east to attend graduate school at the University of Waterloo...

Dec 19, 2023

Denise Becker Roemer, 89, died peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her apartment at Schubert Villa, Holy Cross Village.

She was born on August 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Agnes (McGarry) Becker. The oldest of four siblings raised in the West Lawn neighborhood – on 61st near Hamlin – she was fiercely proud of...

Dec 18, 2023

Mary L. Culp, 81, passed away peacefully December 18, 2023.

Born Aug. 4, 1942 in Hebron, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Margaret (Moe) Stockman.

On September 14, 1963, Mary married the love of her life, Charles R. Culp. He preceded her in death in May, 2023. She was also preceded...

Dec 16, 2023

Bessie Ruth Merritt was born July 6, 1934 at home in Sandcut, (Vigo County), Indiana. She passed away on December 16, 2023 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka, IN after a sudden illness.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Overton and Mary Lee (Bramble) Cottrell; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Linda Cottrell....

Dec 11, 2023

Frederick J. Warner, Jr, 79, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. He was born October 10,1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Frederick and June (Lalowski) Warner.

Frederick married the love his life, Janis Ansell (predeceased), on May 4, 1968 in Johnsburg, IL at St. John’s Catholic Church. Frederick and Janis were blessed with two sons...

Dec 7, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Edwards of South Bend, Indiana was healed into the arms of Jesus, on December 7, 2023. Sandy lived a full life in which she demonstrated a true love of family, friends and God. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Sandra was born to Georgia and Howard...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles Anthony Macke, 82, of Granger, IN, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2023, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Catherine Clare (Evers) Macke; daughter, Jennifer and son, Gregory (Melissa) Macke; granddaughters, Leah and Natalie Macke; sister, Marcella (Andrew) Orsa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He...

Dec 5, 2023

Theresa Mann, 82, passed away peacefully December 5, 2023.

Born January 2, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Savarese) Bracco.

On October 26, 1963, Theresa married the love of her life, Charles Mann. He preceded her in death in 2007.

Left to cherish her memory...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary "Sue" MacDonald, 69, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Sue was born on September 12, 1954, to Naomi (Hayes) & Jack Cabler in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.  She grew up in Texas and California as an only child, until her teenage years when her parents fostered children for...

Nov 28, 2023

Douglas A. Hamilton, 71, passed away peacefully November 28, 2023, at Memorial Hospital under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice.

Born February 10, 1952 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Clifford and Betty (Krusinski) Hamilton.  A lifetime resident of South Bend, he lived on the southside and was able to fulfill a...

Nov 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Lanny Araujo Perez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 25, 2023

Jean Fuehrmeyer of South Bend crossed over on November 25, 2023, after a long journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Preceding her in death were her parents, Elizabeth (McHale) Bitunjac and John G. Bitunjac, as well as her in-laws, Lorene (Emig) Fuehrmeyer and James L. Fuehrmeyer Sr.

She leaves behind her husband of over 50...

Nov 24, 2023

Heaven is a little brighter and more joyful now because Jim Whitfield’s spirit was escorted there by the angels on November 24, 2023, when he passed away peacefully.

James Lee Whitfield was one of eight children born to the late Herbert G. and Juanita Rose (Bryce) Whitfield. He was born on September 19, 1957.

Jim...

Nov 18, 2023

Jerry Jay Taylor passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 18, 2023. He was born to the late Raymond Egbert and Edna Mae (Bolinger) Taylor in South Bend, Indiana on December 24, 1938.

Left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; his sons, Jason Taylor and Jeff (April) Taylor; grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2023

Jami Lee Daniels passed away at his home on November 18, 2023. He was 52. Jami was born on December 17, 1970 to David Albert Saunders Sr. and the late Linda (Daniels) Phebus in South Bend, Indiana.

Jami was an avid lego collector, enjoyed watching horror movies and traveling to the Disney Parks in Florida. He could...

Nov 15, 2023

John Robert Christiansen passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on November 15, 2023. He was 85 years old. John was born to the late Paul Peter and Anna (Hansen) Christiansen on December 19, 1937 in Etna Green, Indiana.

John’s memory will live on with his daughters, Christine Christiansen, Kellie (Scott) Greene...

Nov 13, 2023

Irma Jean Murphy passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2023, at 92 years old. Jean was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on October 3, 1931, to the late Edward and Hazel (Potts) Steffens. She married Leo Joseph Murphy on June 5, 1949.

Jean and Leo had ten children. They adopted numerous collie dogs and stray...

Nov 11, 2023

Naomi Lynn Bidlack, 55, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Naomi was born on November 4th, 1968 to parents, Alice Ferguson and Jack Harris. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1987. While Naomi lived the majority of her life in Indiana, she never forgot her roots in the wonderful wilds of West...