South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2024

Judith Ann Armstrong passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on August 9, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles C. and Helen J. (Michels) Armstrong. Judith’s memory will live on with her son, Dale Armstrong (Jennifer) Strombeck; grandson, Charles; former husband, Dale L. Strombeck; and...

Jan 31, 2024

Kelly Jean (McConnell) Cowsert was born February 14, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana to John Charles McConnell and Sally Jean (Goss) McConnell.

She married Jeffrey Allen Cowsert on July 4, 1993. Kelly passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Kelly was a 1979 graduate of LaSalle High School and a 1981 graduate of Vincennes University. Kelly worked...

Jan 30, 2024

Barbara J. Doetsch (Barb), 93, of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully on January 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Doetsch, who she wed on October 14, 1950, loving mother of Gary (Debbie) Doetsch of Monmouth, IL, Julie (Stacey Hester) Doetsch of Springfield, IL, Jane (Paul) Pasin of Chicago, IL; proud grandmother of Haley (Patrick) Schultz, KaraLyn...

Jan 29, 2024

Paul S. Sandock, 71, of Carmel, Indiana, died on January 29th, 2024.  He was born April 7th, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana to Melvin and Betty Sandock.  Paul is survived by, his wife, Debbie (Katz) Sandock; his children, Melissa (Scott) Allen, Gail Sandock, Jeremy (Yaara) Sandock, and Jennifer (Michael) Weinstein; his fourteen grandchildren, Connor, Ari and Tristan Allen, Spencer...

Jan 28, 2024

Debra A. Frensley, 58, passed away peacefully January 28, 2024.

Born August 19, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Roy Frensley and Edith Westfall, who survives her.

Also left to cherish her memory are her two children, Rachel (Hector Del Reall II) Frensley of South Bend and James (Sarah Bolinger) Pusey of South...

Jan 28, 2024

Donna Joyce Keusch, 70, passed away on January 28, 2024.

Donna was born on March 10, 1953 to the late Donald and Bernice Olden in Chicago, IL.  Donna went to college at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. After getting her degree, She worked at Memorial Hospital for 11 years. Donna then made a 20 year career before...