South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Aug 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Boris Gamzelev-

In 2003, Boris embarked on a transformative journey, leaving his native Kazakhstan behind to make the United States his new home. Settling in Indiana, he dedicated himself to a fulfilling career as a skilled machine operator until his well-deserved retirement.

Boris was a man of diverse passions, each one...

Aug 30, 2023

Helen G. Medina, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by numerous family members, August 30, 2023.

Born June 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nabor and Maria (Paramo) Guzman. Also preceding her in death were: her husband, Walt Medina; two-stepchildren, Nancy Medina Alvarez and Danny Medina; and three siblings, Joe, Stanley, and her twin brother,...

Aug 29, 2023

Donna Shirlene Buckholz passed away surrounded by her family on August 29, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Bernard Gaines and Nora Bell (Dolph) Jones on June 21, 1924.

Donna had a career at home, raising her four children, who survive, Patricia and Steve Sabin of Blanchester, OH,...

Aug 28, 2023

Betty Fleming, 89, passed away peacefully August 28, 2023.

Born April 11, 1934 in South Bend, IN, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Gladys (Stoner) Poindexter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arvester Fleming Sr.; daughter, Karen E. Shead-Tucker; sister, Joann Teague; and brothers, Russel, John and William Poindexter.

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Aug 26, 2023

Timberly Lyn Goble, of Mishawaka, IN, passed from this life Saturday, 8/26/23, after a long battle with diabetes and respiratory complications. She took her last earthly breath at her home in the company of two of her sisters, with friends, aides, and nurses whom she loved close by. She was 52.

Born on January 15, 1971, in...

Aug 20, 2023

Ian Campbell Clift, יוחנן (Yochanan) was born March 10th, 1980, in Aniak Alaska to Robert Edward Clift & Carolyn Faye (Ceigler) Clift. He grew up in Aniak, graduating from Aniak Secondary School.

He attended Purdue University where he wrote for the School Newspaper, The Exponent. He met his future wife Liddia Dawn White while working at the...

Aug 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Thomas Edward Gordon

Thomas Edward Gordon, affectionately known as Tom, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2023, in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana after a brief fight with cancer. He was 71 years old.

Tom was born on August 16, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, and grew to become a...

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph K. Dundon, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on August 16, 2023, with his wife Viki by his side. Together they shared 54 years of marriage, filling their lives with friendships and hospitality. Joe was a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend to us all, and we will miss his warmth, wit, and charm.

Born...

Aug 16, 2023

Howard Fredrick Silberman, 81, passed away on August 16, 2023 in Joplin, MO. He was born on October 17, 1941 in South Bend, IN to the late Frank and Julia Silberman.

Howard is survived by, Cheryl Silberman, Patricia Copley, Jennifer McMillian and his beloved dog Annebelle.

He was preceded in death by; wife, Barbara; and...

Aug 16, 2023

Our dear sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Betty Jean (Seyfred) Huffman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16 at the age of 94, at Creekside Village in Granger.

Betty was born on July 24, 1929, in Galien, Michigan where she grew up on her father’s farm. After high school, she attended business school in South...

Aug 16, 2023

Margaret “Tanta” Quigley Garvey died Wednesday, August 16, at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, from heart failure. In her final days, Margaret was, true to form, surrounded by doting caregivers, family and friends who had learned from her the art of caregiving. Sitting vigil at her bedside most devotedly were her adoring children, Michael Francis, Joseph Benedict, Shannon Mary...

Aug 15, 2023

Merle Tuning passed away peacefully after a year- long battle with cancer on August 15, 2023. He was just 58 years old. Merle was born in Stuttgart, Germany on November 23, 1964 to the late Merle E. and Sitta (Kowalski) Tuning.

Left to cherish Merle are his wife, Donna; step-daughters, Jessica and Semaca Ziegert; brother, Charles; nephews,...

Aug 12, 2023

Zachery James Rawson passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2023. He was 22.  Zach was born in Lansing Michigan on November 21, 2000.

Zach loved his family, nike tennis shoes, baseball and Michigan State basketball. He had an unforgettable sense of humor and was always putting others before himself.

Zach is survived by his father,...

Aug 10, 2023

JoAnne Ramey, 75, passed away peacefully August 10, 2023.

Born January 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Violet (Wachowski) Bonk. Her brother, Larry Bonk, also preceded her in death.

JoAnne was married to the love of her life, Thomas Ramey, for over 50 years. He survives her. They were blessed...

Aug 9, 2023

Philip Andrew Clark, 65, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 9, 2023. He was born to the late Clarence and Marian (Shearman) Clark in South Bend, IN on December 28, 1957.

Phil was a man of All trades. He loved the Grateful Dead, and anything tye-dyed. He enjoyed watching sports.  His favorite teams...

Aug 6, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Wallace, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a very brief illness. Born March 29, 1941 in Detroit, MI, she was the only child of the late Robert and Doris (McFaul) Whyte.

On August 24, 1974, Jean married the love of her life, David Clark Wallace, Jr, who preceded her in death earlier...

Aug 3, 2023

Antonia (Toni) Wise of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away at the age of 98 on August 3, 2023 from natural causes. She was born October 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of eight children of the late Anton and Mary (Blatnik) Boldin. She grew up in the Slovenian community developing in Cleveland at the time, learned the trade of...

Aug 3, 2023

Steven Lee Sager, 76, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on August 3, 2023, due to complications from a recent stroke. Steve was born on November 1, 1946, to Helen (Kring) and Ralph Sager.  He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Ignasiak of Dublin, OH, and Laurie Pearce of Louisville, KY, and two sons, Greg (Nadia) Sager of San...

Jul 31, 2023

Andrew Faramee, beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend passed away on July, 30th, 2023 at the age of 46. He was born on December 7th, 1976 in Ventiane, Laos.

He is survived by his mother, Panigiam Faramee;  his father, Anousith Faramee; and 8 siblings, of which he was the youngest.

Andrew was fun-spirited,...

Jul 26, 2023

Donna Marie Anleitner, 74, passed away on July 26, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 25, 1949 to the late Charles Edward and Rosemary Louise (Mulvihill) Anleitner.

Donna was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Lois Anleitner.

Donna had a master’s degree in nursing and worked as a Professor...