South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Jeannette E. "Jan" Stinchcomb

Oct 8, 2023

Jeannette “Jan” Stinchcomb, 98, passed away peacefully October 8, 2023, with her family by her side.

Born August 2, 1925 in Lafayette, IN, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Carrie (Clifton) Pontius.

On June 17, 1950, Jan married the love of her life, William T. Stinchcomb. He preceded her in death in...

Jacqueline Marie (Mattingly) Beverly

Oct 7, 2023

Jacqueline Marie Beverly, of Granger, Indiana, passed away following an illness surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital on October 7, 2023. A woman of exceptional intelligence, she was the first in her family to attend college. Awarded a full scholarship to Kent State University at the age of 17, she went on to earn both a Bachelor’s and...

Eugene A. Dylewski

Oct 5, 2023

Eugene A. Dylewski was born November 30, 1934 to Theodore and Anna (Putec) Dylewski. His parents and seven siblings preceded him in death. His wife, Barb, recently preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Richard; and his children, Georgia (Scott) Martin, Eugene (Amy) Dylewski II, and Tammy Yoder. Many Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are left to cherish...

James "Jim" Oltman, Sr.

Oct 1, 2023

James L. “Jim” Oltman, Sr., 79, passed away October 1, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born November 6, 1943 in South Bend, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Blaszczyk) Oltman.

On June 15, 1968, he married the love of his life, Karen Lou Delinski. She survives him. Also left...

Michael J. Geissler

Sep 30, 2023

Michael Geissler, 67, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Saturday, September 30, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. Michael was born on July 8th, 1956 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in South Bend, Indiana to the late Eugene and Josephine (Hirsch) Geissler. Michael was the 10th of 16 children. As such he was a...

Bernard Joseph Randall

Sep 28, 2023

Bernard Joseph Randall (Bernie) passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, on March 15, 1933, he was the youngest son of Merwyn Calvin and Mary Imelda (Voll) Randall and brother of John V. (Patricia Crowe) and Thomas A. (Constance Lawrence).

Bernie was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, followed...

Whitney Scott Love

Sep 23, 2023

Whitney Scott Love, 55, of Mishawaka passed away on Saturday, Sept 23, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Whitney was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 1, 1968, to James L. Love and the late Demova Love. Whitney is survived by her father, James L. Love of Elkhart; brother, Coleman S. Love (Jessica) of Indianapolis;...

Karen Kay Steinbauer

Sep 22, 2023

Karen Kay Steinbauer, 79, passed away September 22, 2023.

Born December 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Marjorie (Homan) Kompar. She was also preceded in death by her half-brother, Mike Kompar.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, David Lee Steinbauer of Texas; three children, David (Lisa) Bogaert of...

Gail Marie (Culp) Stutzman

Sep 20, 2023

Gail Marie (Culp) Stutzman of Granger, IN, passed away peacefully at The Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Steve; three sons, David, Kevin, and Peyton; mother, June Culp; brother, Duane Culp; sister, Cheri (Tom) Gamble; her...

Elizabeth Lovelace

Sep 19, 2023

Elizabeth Lovelace, 81, passed away peacefully September 19, 2023, after a fierce battle with illnesses.

Born February 24, 1942 in Monroe County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Carter and Nauzell (Wise) Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Valerie Lovelace; and her late companion, Silas Jackson.

Left to cherish...

Russell William Creasser

Sep 15, 2023

May the Road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

An   Irish ...

Colleen Janice Mangan

Sep 14, 2023

Colleen J. Mangan passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. She was 61. Colleen was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 9, 1961 to Thomas G. Flanagin and Donna M. (Conner) Mason.

Colleen is survived by her daughter, Caitlin (Cameron) Sheler; Caitlin's father, Brian Mangan; bonus daughter, Samantha Cundiff; grandchildren, Carson, Maizee and Bentley Sheler; sisters, Sheri...

Eileen Stephanie (Lesniewicz) Kajzer

Sep 13, 2023

Eileen Kajzer, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2023 in Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.  Eileen was born June 29, 1941 in South Bend to the late Roman and Erma (Wirth) Lesniewicz.

Eileen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Norman Kajzer.  Left to cherish the memory of Eileen are her sons, Michael Kajzer,...

Frances Elizabeth (Milan) Mamula

Sep 12, 2023

Frances Elizabeth Mamula passed away peacefully at her home in South Bend on September 12, 2023. She was 92 years old. Frances was born on July 22, 1931 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Joseph and Anna (Obal) Milan.

Frances is survived by her three children, Stephen (Eva) Mamula, Mark (Ann) Mamula and Missy (Chris) Kleva;...

Barry D. Burton

Sep 12, 2023

Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 18 at 1:00 p.m at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. The funeral was live streamed through Zoom. To watch, click on the link.

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Bernard S. Kielton Jr.

Sep 10, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bernard S. Kielton, Jr., a man who touched the lives of many with his warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love. He peacefully left this world on September 10, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Bernard, lovingly known as Ben, Benny, B, and Pops, is survived by...

Robert E. Overmyer

Sep 5, 2023

Robert Edward Overmyer, 80, passed away on September 5 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on January 9, 1943 in Niles, Michigan to Glenn and Sophie (Grocki) Overmyer.

On June 6, 1964, he married the love of his life, the former Nila Voit. They had two children, Jennifer (Gary) Jones and Anthony (Rebecca) Overmyer,...

Larry William Holt

Sep 4, 2023

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Jacquelin A. Czarnecki

Sep 4, 2023

Jacquelin A. Czarnecki, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 4, 2023.

Born November 30, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ferne (Titus) Ferrettie.

On August 22, 1953, Jacquelin married the love of her life, Joseph Czarnecki, at St. Joseph Church in Mishawaka. He preceded her in death in...

Boris Gamzelev

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...