South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Mar 26, 2024

James Scott Flake, 57, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 27, surrounded by family.

He was born Sept. 7, 1966, to Charles James and Rochelle (Jim and Rocky) Flake of Fenton, MI. He was the oldest of three children and a lifelong Catholic.

Akin to all things bright, many often compared Scott to gold, light and...

Mar 25, 2024

Lorrie Ann Kennedy passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 58. She was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania to Ronald and Marion (Meckley) Gotwald on November 6, 1965.

Lorrie is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Stephen; sons, Adam (Erin) and Nicholas (D’Aeja) Kennedy; daughter, Stephanie (William) Powers; brothers, Richard, Michael...

Mar 23, 2024

William Joseph Corbett III passed away on March 23, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born on December 20, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late William Joseph Jr. and Mary (Weimer) Corbett. Bill is survived by his wife, Diane; his children, Mary Corbett, Catherine (Daniel) Freund, Susan (John) Brennan, and William IV (Evonne) Corbett; grandchildren, Patrick...

Mar 23, 2024

Steven M. Paul, known to friends and family as Steve, passed away at the age of 62 on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1962 to Herbert Leroy Paul and Dolores Alberta (Sawatzke) Berge. Steve is survived by his three children, Logan, Levi and Peyton Paul; mother, Dolores (Paul) Berge; brothers,...

Mar 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Allison Beckwith Cooke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 18, 2024

Geraldine (Geri) Vasta, 93, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on March 18, 2024. Geri was born January 15, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to the late Salvatore James and Matilda (Simonini) Stocco. Her sisters, Pauline and Josephine, preceded her in death.

On November 28, 1953, Geri married the love of her life, the...

Mar 14, 2024

Joseph Thomas Gabriel 86, a resident of Granger, IN passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home on March 14, 2024. Joe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 27, 1938 to the late Daniel and Gussie (Ranalli) Gabriel.

He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1956, where he actively participated in gymnastics. Following his...

Mar 14, 2024

Our beloved daughter, Amber Marie Fairley, flew to Heaven to be with Jesus on March 14, 2024. Her smile was as big as the sun! She loved and adored her Son, Caleb more than he will ever know. Her laugh was infectious and she always took tender care of people and pets.  She was very forgiving and accepted people...

Mar 12, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Statzer passed away after a short illness with his family by his side at the age of 64.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana on February 24, 1960 to the late Eugene Gordan Statzer and Jennie Lee (Slavachek) Plawecki. She survives.

Jeff is also survived by his wife, Peg; their children, John...

Mar 4, 2024

Manuela G. Tugman passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born on July 22, 1936 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to the late Nabor and Maria (Paramo) Guzman.

Manuela will be forever cherished by her husband, John; their children, Lisa (Trent) Grocock, Tanya (Bill)...

Feb 29, 2024

Laura Mintz, was born November 14, 1952 to Toby and Charles Mintz in South Bend, Indiana.  She is survived by her brother Richard (Dick), her brother Daniel (Dan) and her sister Ilene/Hayya, as well as her sisters-in-law Linda Mintz and Marianne Mintz who she firmly told us she considered her sisters.   She also is survived by her nieces and...

Feb 25, 2024

Barbara Anne Fromm Cohen, 83, passed away on Sunday, February 25, at Ralston Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Arvada, CO. She was born on May 24, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota. Barbara’s husband, Niessen (Mickey) Cohen; her parents, Dorothy and Al Fromm; and daughter-in-law, Mishelle Cohen, all preceded her in death.

On March 25, 1962,...

Feb 23, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Graham Daniel Conner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2024

David Keith Bullard passed away peacefully at the age of 80 with his family at his side. He was born in Compton, California to the late Stanley and Mildred (Smith) Bullard.

David married the Julie Ann Jurek on November 24, 1979. She survives him. Also surviving are son, Kieffer (Kathy) Tarbell of Gresham, OR; step-son, Daryl Zernick...

Feb 23, 2024

Timothy V. Henthorn, 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 23, 2024. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 27, 1939, to the late James and Bernice (Sammet) Henthorn. Timothy grew up just a block from his beloved University of Notre Dame alongside his brother, Terrence, his late brothers, Patrick and Michael,...

Feb 14, 2024

Peggy June DeFronzo, 76, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on February 14, 2024. She was born to the late Raymond Harris and Winifred Beatrice (McCulluough) Turner in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Peggy is survived by her children, Heather (Brad) Holycross and Tad (Temera) DeFronzo; granddaughters, Kellie and Brandi Holycross; sister, Julie (Joe) Lee; and many...

Feb 11, 2024

Floyd Burton (Bert) Lavenhar passed away Sunday morning February 11, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born to the late Samuel and Fannie (Klarfeld) Lavenhar on June 1, 1927 in Bronx, New York.

Bert and his family moved to California when he was 10. He graduated from Fairfax High in Los Angeles. He went on...

Feb 8, 2024

Victor L. Papai passed away peacefully on the morning of February 8, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on February 16, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Stephen and Julia (Varga) Papai.

Victor was welcomed into heaven by his precious wife, Mary Lou; and brothers, Stephen, David and Albert.

He...

Feb 6, 2024

John E. Sidorowicz, 80, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 6, 2024.

Born in South Bend, Indiana on December 21, 1943, to the late Edward and Josephine (Salomon) Sidorowicz, John grew up on the west side of South Bend and graduated from Washington High School.

John met...

Feb 3, 2024

Gina Troyer passed away after a sudden illness on February 3, 2024. She was 67. Gina was born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ralph G. and Jeanne (Waters) Troyer on July 4, 1956.

Gina had the biggest, kindest heart. If anyone needed anything, she made sure they got it. She loved talking to people which...