South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Donna Jean Hertz, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2023. She was 85. Donna was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on May 18, 1937 to the late Oscar and Maxine (Smith) Bruegel.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, George; their children, Damon (Patricia) Hertz, Rhonda (David) Best and Amy (John) Helak; grandchildren:...

Mar 25, 2023

George Donze, 77, of Granger, IN was a loving husband, father, bunt to his grandsons, and friend to many. He was born on June 7, 1945, to Marinus and Marjorie (Combs) Donze and passed into eternity on Saturday, March 25, 2023, joining his beloved wife, Terry (Lindstedt) Donze of whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

He...

Mar 23, 2023

Violette R. Rydzynski, 98, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023. Violette was born in South Bend on October 28, 1924 to the late Matthew and Blanche Lewinski.

She graduated from Central High School in 1942.

On February 4, 1950, she married the late Bernard J. Rydzynski also of South Bend. She was...

Mar 22, 2023

William, (Bill), J. Becker, 85, of Granger, Indiana, passed away on March 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN, following a brief illness. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 4, 1937 to the late Harry Pelle and Mary (Colchin) Becker.

Bill graduated from St. Joseph High School and enjoyed sharing stories of his years on the football...

Mar 10, 2023

John C. Kite died on March 10th, 2023 at his Vigo County residence, Last Camp. He was born January 1, 1939 in Fairview Park, Indiana to Doris Snowberry Kite and Conrad Kite.

He attended Fairview Grade School and was a graduate of Clinton High School with the class of 1955. He served on active duty with the...

Mar 9, 2023

Jeffrey Lee Avara passed away peacefully from cancer with his family by his side on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 37. He was born on September 15, 1985 in South Bend, Indiana to Jeffrey Lane and Linda Lee (Habel) Avara. They survive.

Also left to cherish Jeff’s memory are his siblings, Trisha (Michael) VanHuffel,...

Mar 8, 2023

Young Han Suhr was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 8, 1939.  Her mother, widowed at 29 years old, raised Young Han and her brother, Min Han, to be loving, generous and successful adults.

Young Han survived the Korean War and did her part to help her family as an elementary school child by selling cigarettes...

Mar 6, 2023

Sara “Sally” B. Abbott passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 6, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania to the late Frank Joseph and Anna Katherine (Hartz) Babic on October 8, 1931.

Sally is survived by her husband of 67 years, Thomas Jr.; their children, Susan (David)...

Mar 5, 2023

Enrique “Rick” Guzman Jr. passed away at the age of 79 on March 5, 2023. He was born January 2, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Enrique Guzman Sr. and Carlotta (Ibarra) Cardenas.

Rick is survived by his wife, Maria; children, Marie, Ricardo, Francisco and Rey Guzman; grandchildren, Nelson Sr. (Priscila) and Franky ( Kayla) and...

Mar 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Scott Ryan Rickard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 4, 2023

Sherman "Leon" Borders, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 94.

He was born on September 7, 1928, in Jasonville, Indiana to parents, Sherman and Cleo Borders.  He moved to South Bend as a teenager to find work and remained in the area for the rest of his...

Mar 1, 2023

Joseph Anthony Pusztai passed away peacefully March 1, 2023, at the age of 94.

Born June 3, 1928 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hermina (Yandl) Pusztai.

On February 1, 1958, Joseph married the love of his life, Billie Jean Himes. They just celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage....

Feb 25, 2023

Wayne Joseph Marcotte, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 25, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont to the late Normand J. and Beulah (Rushlow) Marcotte.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Catherine. They celebrated 50 wonderful years together last July. To that union, they were blessed with daughter, Melissa...

Feb 23, 2023

Myrtle Read Rearden, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 100 on February 23rd, 2023, in Burleson Texas.

She was born October 8, 1922, in Midville, Georgia, to the late William Embry and Leola Mae (Robinson) Read. Myrtle married the love of her life, William Thomas Rearden in 1941 in Aiken, South Carolina.  ...

Feb 18, 2023

Stanley J. Raska passed away at his home unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 73. He was a man of God, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be missed fiercely by his family and friends.

Stan was born on August 18, 1949 to the...

Feb 8, 2023

Christine Marie Emery, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 8, 2023. She was 38. She was born in South Bend, IN on July 14, 1984 to Tamara S. (Woody) and Robert B. Emery III. They survive.

Also surviving are Christine’s three children, Mariyah, Kaedyn and Kaniyah; sisters, Heather LeRoy, Brittney (Luke) Niespdziary and Erica (Drew)...

Feb 7, 2023

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

Feb 6, 2023

Mark Steven Flanagan, 68, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

He was born in Bloomington, Illinois to the late Joseph F. and Rose Mary (Walsh) Flanagan on December 10, 1954.

Mark is survived by his sisters, Mary Jo (Dan) Naus and Margaret Crummy; and nephews, Brian (Amber) Crummy and Bradley (Jackie)...

Jan 22, 2023

Ellen Francis Sonneborn, 80, passed away on January 22, 2023.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Ellen was born April 11th, 1942 to Ralph and Beth Lambeth in Chicago, IL. She spent her childhood...

Jan 21, 2023

At the young age of 61, LeAnn M. Money passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, with her family beside her.

Born November 8, 1961, in Mishawaka, IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. Crawford and Shirley A. (Turney) Carpenter. Her Uncle, Richard L. Turney, Jr.; and one grandchild also preceded her in death....