South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Merle Tuning passed away peacefully after a year- long battle with cancer on August 15, 2023. He was just 58 years old. Merle was born in Stuttgart, Germany on November 23, 1964 to the late Merle E. and Sitta (Kowalski) Tuning.

Left to cherish Merle are his wife, Donna; step-daughters, Jessica and Semaca Ziegert; brother, Charles; nephews,...

Aug 12, 2023

Zachery James Rawson passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2023. He was 22.  Zach was born in Lansing Michigan on November 21, 2000.

Zach loved his family, nike tennis shoes, baseball and Michigan State basketball. He had an unforgettable sense of humor and was always putting others before himself.

Zach is survived by his father,...

Aug 10, 2023

JoAnne Ramey, 75, passed away peacefully August 10, 2023.

Born January 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Violet (Wachowski) Bonk. Her brother, Larry Bonk, also preceded her in death.

JoAnne was married to the love of her life, Thomas Ramey, for over 50 years. He survives her. They were blessed...

Aug 9, 2023

Philip Andrew Clark, 65, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 9, 2023. He was born to the late Clarence and Marian (Shearman) Clark in South Bend, IN on December 28, 1957.

Phil was a man of All trades. He loved the Grateful Dead, and anything tye-dyed. He enjoyed watching sports.  His favorite teams...

Aug 6, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Wallace, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a very brief illness. Born March 29, 1941 in Detroit, MI, she was the only child of the late Robert and Doris (McFaul) Whyte.

On August 24, 1974, Jean married the love of her life, David Clark Wallace, Jr, who preceded her in death earlier...

Aug 3, 2023

Antonia (Toni) Wise of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away at the age of 98 on August 3, 2023 from natural causes. She was born October 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of eight children of the late Anton and Mary (Blatnik) Boldin. She grew up in the Slovenian community developing in Cleveland at the time, learned the trade of...

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...