South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Theresa Mann, 82, passed away peacefully December 5, 2023.

Born January 2, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Savarese) Bracco.

On October 26, 1963, Theresa married the love of her life, Charles Mann. He preceded her in death in 2007.

Left to cherish her memory...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary "Sue" MacDonald, 69, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Sue was born on September 12, 1954, to Naomi (Hayes) & Jack Cabler in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.  She grew up in Texas and California as an only child, until her teenage years when her parents fostered children for...

Nov 28, 2023

Douglas A. Hamilton, 71, passed away peacefully November 28, 2023, at Memorial Hospital under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice.

Born February 10, 1952 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Clifford and Betty (Krusinski) Hamilton.  A lifetime resident of South Bend, he lived on the southside and was able to fulfill a...

Nov 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Lanny Araujo Perez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 25, 2023

Jean Fuehrmeyer of South Bend crossed over on November 25, 2023, after a long journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Preceding her in death were her parents, Elizabeth (McHale) Bitunjac and John G. Bitunjac, as well as her in-laws, Lorene (Emig) Fuehrmeyer and James L. Fuehrmeyer Sr.

She leaves behind her husband of over 50...

Nov 24, 2023

Heaven is a little brighter and more joyful now because Jim Whitfield’s spirit was escorted there by the angels on November 24, 2023, when he passed away peacefully.

James Lee Whitfield was one of eight children born to the late Herbert G. and Juanita Rose (Bryce) Whitfield. He was born on September 19, 1957.

Jim...

Nov 18, 2023

Jerry Jay Taylor passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 18, 2023. He was born to the late Raymond Egbert and Edna Mae (Bolinger) Taylor in South Bend, Indiana on December 24, 1938.

Left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; his sons, Jason Taylor and Jeff (April) Taylor; grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2023

Jami Lee Daniels passed away at his home on November 18, 2023. He was 52. Jami was born on December 17, 1970 to David Albert Saunders Sr. and the late Linda (Daniels) Phebus in South Bend, Indiana.

Jami was an avid lego collector, enjoyed watching horror movies and traveling to the Disney Parks in Florida. He could...

Nov 15, 2023

John Robert Christiansen passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on November 15, 2023. He was 85 years old. John was born to the late Paul Peter and Anna (Hansen) Christiansen on December 19, 1937 in Etna Green, Indiana.

John’s memory will live on with his daughters, Christine Christiansen, Kellie (Scott) Greene...

Nov 13, 2023

Irma Jean Murphy passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2023, at 92 years old. Jean was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on October 3, 1931, to the late Edward and Hazel (Potts) Steffens. She married Leo Joseph Murphy on June 5, 1949.

Jean and Leo had ten children. They adopted numerous collie dogs and stray...

Nov 11, 2023

Naomi Lynn Bidlack, 55, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Naomi was born on November 4th, 1968 to parents, Alice Ferguson and Jack Harris. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1987. While Naomi lived the majority of her life in Indiana, she never forgot her roots in the wonderful wilds of West...

Nov 11, 2023

Thomas John Schlereth was born on March 23, 1941 on Troy Hill in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the north hills of Pittsburgh; he died at the Raclin House on the St.Joseph River in Indiana on November 11, 2023. He was the eldest child of what would be John and Gertrude Schlereth’s five children. Educated at his local parish school...

Nov 9, 2023

Mendel Feldleyfer 86, passed away with his loving family at his side on November 9, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1937 to the late Berl and Eva Feldleyfer in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Mendel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ella of South Bend IN; daughters, Yevgeniya Feldleyfer of South Bend IN and Nicole Feldleyfer...

Nov 6, 2023

Sylvia Irene Moyer passed away at the age of 95 on November 6, 2023. She was born in Central City, Kentucky on December 26, 1927 to the late Audie and Eulaylee (Hughs) Yates.

Sylvia worked her whole life as a switchboard operator. First at Indiana Bell, then Simpsons Lumber Yard and lastly at Notre Dame. She was...

Nov 6, 2023

Michael Thomas Nowicki, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 45. Michael was born on October 5, 1978, in Niles, MI to Thomas E. Nowicki and the late Sherry L. (Smith) Montel.

Michael served in the United States Marines (1998-2005) and then the...

Nov 4, 2023

Lyla Symmes Lockhart, 96, passed away peacefully November 4, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born November 14, 1926 in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Cleves and Eliza (Davis) Symmes.

On January 27, 1951, Lyla married the love of her life, Philip Bruce Lockhart. He preceded her in death in 2000. She...

Oct 31, 2023

Cheryl Alice Morlan-Hersom passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on September 15, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harold Duane Walker and Ruth Alice (Bangs) Johnson.

Cheryl’s memory will live on with her husband of 22 years, John; her sons, Robert and Thomas Morlan; step-sons, John Jr....

Oct 30, 2023

Susan (Lee) Kelleher, 79, passed away October 30, 2023. She was born in Nampa, Idaho, and has lived in South Bend, Indiana for forty-five years.

Susan was an active and devoted Christian, and member of the People of Praise, cultivating community in faith at Mass and around the dinner table. Described as...