South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Apr 28, 2024

Edith ‘Edie’ Manak passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on April 28, 2024. Edie was born in Clinton, Indiana on April 13, 1930 to the late John and Alice (Nardi) Veltri.

Edie was a graduate of Clinton High School and then attended IUSB. She spent several years working as a secretary for Adams Engineering then...

Apr 25, 2024

Joseph Albert Garbacz, Jr, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024 at the age of 79.  He was born to the late Joseph Albert Garbacz Sr. and Elizabeth Veronica (Sadecki) Garbacz on October 17, 1944 in Harvey, Illinois.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Bondhus) Garbacz and sons; Bryan and Daniel Garbacz.

...

Apr 24, 2024

Sally Hamburg, 87, died on April 24, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

A retired, award-winning nonprofit leader and former teacher, Sally was cherished by her family, friends, and the entire South Bend, Indiana community. Known for her warmth, joyous spirit, and dedication to bettering others, she taught elementary school students in Madison, Wisconsin, and was...

Apr 23, 2024

Daniel Robert Todd, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on April 23, 2024. Daniel was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 8, 1942 to the late Robert H. Todd and Margaret (Johnson) Ball.

Daniel is survived by daughter, Ann-Jeanette Todd-Brown (Rob); 5 grandchildren, Makayla, Jordan, Jacob, Max & Samara.

Daniel served in the...

Apr 22, 2024

Dorothy Ellen Opferman, 96, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born to the late Stanley and Agnes (Smith) Madey on October 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Joseph Peter Opferman on October 12, 1947. He precedes her in death. Also preceding Dorothy in death are siblings, Robert Madey, Mary...

Apr 21, 2024

Ruth F. Goltz, 100, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. Born December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Freides) Chilow.

On December 15, 1946, Ruth married Herbert Goltz, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edith Weinstein.

Left to cherish her memory...

Apr 20, 2024

Cynthia Ann Doyle, 75, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born March 28, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Wanda (Alldredge) Woods. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Brian Doyle; and brother, John E. Woods, III.

On August...

Apr 20, 2024

Robert (Bob) J. Owens, 91, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas E. Owens Sr. and Edith R. Owens (nee Bognar).

Bob was a devoted and loving father to, Jo Owens (Russell Swann), Rhonda Stewart (Anthony), Sabrina (Sam) Owens-Caballero (Red), and Jeffrey...

Apr 17, 2024

Virginia Ann O’Hara passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center on April 17, 2024, surrounded by her children.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 8, 1925 to the late Owen and Virginia (Blom) McCarthy, and she had four siblings who preceded her in death: Eugene, Walter, Robert and Ronald.

She attended...

Apr 10, 2024

Marian Kay Weinberg, 80, of Granger, Indiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday April 10, 2024.  She was born on August  30, 1943  in Lake Odessa, Michigan to the late LaRue and Betty (Hazzard) McMillen.  She married Thomas Weinberg.  He preceded her in death on May 1, 2020.

Marian is survived by her daughter, Caryn (Ken)...

Apr 9, 2024

Gisela Elisabeth Stopczynski, 80, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on December 1, 1943 in the Pomeranian region of Koszalin, Germany (which is now Poland) to the late Helene and Hans Goepner. They had to flee their home during WWII for the Bavarian area of German where she enjoyed racing in downhill skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Gisela...

Apr 7, 2024

After a short illness, and only three days after his 77th birthday, Daniel Joseph Saracino passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Emily (Schneider) Saracino.

He was a devoted husband, to Marcia Saracino; loving father, to Christina Blakey and her...

Apr 6, 2024

Joyce Marie Macri passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on July 16, 1932 to the late Arthur Hanson and Amanda (Rouse) Lynes in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Joyce graduated High School from Maple Wood Academy and met the love of her life Richard, at Union College in...

Apr 3, 2024

Darlene Ann O'Brien, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024, in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on June 25, 1941 in South Bend, IN.

Darlene was a Gracious and Loving Mother!  She was full of Life, always Listening, always Smiling, always Happy, always Giving, always Caring and always Loving!

She will always be...

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...