South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Robert “Bob” Joseph Silver, 82, of South Bend passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was a devoted son, husband, father, stepfather, and friend to many.

Bob was born on January 14, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to Sol S. Silver and Frances Ruth Spitzer and was a lifelong resident of this city.  He graduated from South...

Oct 16, 2023

Anthony Earl Hale (Tony), born on May 24th, 1943, surrounded by his loving family, went home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16th, 2023. He was the eldest of 9 children, born in Memphis, Tennessee into the farming family of Lyndoll and T.S. Hale. He left his childhood home of Sledge, Mississippi as...

Oct 16, 2023

Kimberly Sue Wilson, 65, entered her eternal heavenly home on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Kim was born on March 3, 1958, in South Bend to Robert and Dorothy (Berkheiser) Bauer.

On August 4, 2001, Kim married John Wilson, who survives her. Kim is also survived by her step children, John (Laura) Wilson, Jr. of Middlebury...

Oct 11, 2023

Richard Robert Broecker (“Dick”), age 92, died peacefully at home, with his family gathered around him, on October 11, 2023.   Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan to Robert W. Broecker and Marguerite Meinke Broecker.  He attended the University of Michigan, graduated from Valparaiso University, and went on to the University of Chicago for social work studies.  Dick taught evening...

Oct 11, 2023

Sean Donohue passed away peacefully with his wife Brenda by his side on the morning of October 11, 2023 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was 57. He endured a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 17, 1965 in New York, NY, he was the son of William T. Donohue (engineer and inventor) and Roseanne McGovern Talcott...

Oct 10, 2023

Graciela Sanchez, 77, formerly of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born October 25, 1945, in Juarez, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Isidro and Reyes (Contreras) Hermosillo. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Theresa Sanchez.

On May 5, 1970, Graciela married the...

Oct 9, 2023

Rosemary Gathright passed away after a brief illness on October 9, 2023. She was 66. Rosemary was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 31, 1957 to the late Earvin Joe Gathright and Jewell (Campell) Gathright, she survives.

Rosemary was cherished by her children: Mandell, Jerome and Cassaundra Gathright and Melissa Owens; grandchildren: Kendrick Gathright, Abbrinnia Austin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...