South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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...

Jul 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edie Sutton. She was welcomed into her Savior’s arms Friday, July 14, 2023.

Born August 16,1953 to the late Elmer and Hilda Luebcke of Crown Point, Edie was the third of five children; Bill (Barb), Phil (Jackie), Dean (Sandy), and Diane (Ric).

Her greatest...

Jul 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Lee Weller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 11, 2023

Nancy Lou (Raszkowski) Crumley passed away on July 11, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was 63. Nancy was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 23, 1960 to the late Chester and Adeline (Dombrowski) Raszkowski.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Craig Sr.; their children, Craig Jr. (Jamie), James (Savannah Harper) and Molly; granddaughter,...

Jul 6, 2023

Shirley B. “Babs” Waks, 92, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023.

Born in South Bend on July 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Frank) Brown.

On August 30, 1953, Shirley married Melvin Waks. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2018.

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Jul 4, 2023

Gene Stewart, age 83 of South Bend, Indiana, passed peacefully with his family at the Raclin House at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka in the early morning hours on the 4th of July, 2023.  He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Julie (Stewart) Jacobs and Ann Marie (Stewart) Byrd.

Gene was born in Chicago,...

Jul 2, 2023

Surrounded by family and friends in her home in South Bend, Indiana, Rachael Katherine Stowe died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 2, following a battle with cancer.

Rachael was born on November 26, 1984, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She came to South Bend as a child when her parents, Gene and Donna Stowe, decided to...

Jun 30, 2023

Javier F. Fernandez, 66, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully June 30, 2023.

Born December 9, 1956, he was the son of Javier and Conception (Mendoza) Fernandez.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Conception Fernandez; sister, Naomi (Edward) Anthony; brother, Oscar (Irma) Fernandez; sister, Judy (John) Spila; brother, Alex (Lisa) Fernandez; and...

Jun 27, 2023

Larry James Solloway passed away unexpectedly on the morning of June 27, 2023. He was 72.

Larry was born in South Bend, IN on May 31, 1951 to the late Robert and Lois (Geddes) Solloway.

Larry, or ‘Solloway’ as many called him,  grew up in South Bend working for Associates. For a short time, he...

Jun 26, 2023

Rosina M. Cannon, 72, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on June 26, 2023.

Born May 15, 1951, in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of Andreas and Anna (Fleischmann) Albert. Her mother preceded her in death.

On July 25, 1969, Rosina married the love of her life, Larry Gene Cannon. He...

Jun 23, 2023

Mrs. Patricia K. (Galloway) Luecht, 70 of Danville IN and Birch Lake, Vandalia, MI, passed away suddenly in the early morning of Friday June 23, 2023 at her summer home at her beloved Birch Lake. Patty was born in Mishawaka, IN on December 8,1952 to the late Clyde King Galloway and Margaret (Scanlan) Galloway.  She married the love of...

Jun 21, 2023

William R. "Bill" Becker, 71, of Granger succumbed to ALS on June, 21st. The diagnosis was heart-wrenching, but he accepted the inevitable outcome with dignity.

He was born Dec. 22, 1951, in South Bend, the youngest of four children of Clifford and Helen Becker. In January 1974, he married the former Gayle Gushwa, who survives. Also surviving...

Jun 20, 2023

Frances M. (Bales) Chmiel, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, June 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with Dementia.

Born December 10, 1946 in Santa Cruz, CA, she was the daughter of the late Harold Bales and Frances (Dodson) Kusner. Her brother, John Mark Bales, also preceded her in death.

On December 3, 1983,...

Jun 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Catherine (Dunne) Cybulski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2023

GRANGER-Willis C. “Butch” Bradshaw, Jr., 73, passed away June 17, 2023.

Butch was born April 10, 1950 in DuQuoin, IL, to the late Willis Sr. and Anita (Underwood) Bradshaw.

On August 4, 1984, Butch married Linda May Carter. She preceded him in death in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas, ...

Jun 14, 2023

Alberta “Spike” Musselman left quietly for a reunion with her husband and family on June 14, 2023 and is now in the arms of the Lord. She was 92. Spike was born on February 27, 1931 to the late Roy and Geraldine Wyatt.

Spike spent her life as a librarian, musician, teacher and wife.

Spike...

Jun 13, 2023

Philip Carlton Potts, 93, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1930 in South Bend to Joseph C. Potts and Margaret (Suhl) Potts.

Phil is survived by his wife, Patricia (Fagaly) Potts; two children, Marc Potts of Elkhart, and Christopher (Sheri) Potts of South Bend; five...

Jun 13, 2023

Douglas B. Irons, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 20, 1940 to the late Leslie Robert and Maxine Lois (Moerdyk) Irons.

Doug is survived by three children, Debbie (Steve) Elser of Merrillville, IN, Jef (Alba) Irons of South Bend, IN and Tina (Don) Munson of Wheeler, IN;...