Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Joseph Keithley Dundon

Joseph Keithley Dundon

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph K. Dundon, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on August 16, 2023, with his wife Viki by his side. Together they shared 54 years of marriage, filling their lives with friendships and hospitality. Joe was a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend to us all, and we will miss his warmth, wit, and charm.

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Howard Fredrick Silberman

Howard Fredrick Silberman

Aug 16, 2023

Howard Fredrick Silberman, 81, passed away on August 16, 2023 in Joplin, MO. He was born on October 17, 1941 in South Bend, IN to the late Frank and Julia Silberman.

Howard is survived by, Cheryl Silberman, Patricia Copley, Jennifer McMillian and his beloved dog Annebelle.

He was preceded in death by; wife, Barbara; and...

Betty Jean Huffman

Betty Jean Huffman

Aug 16, 2023

Our dear sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Betty Jean (Seyfred) Huffman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16 at the age of 94, at Creekside Village in Granger.

Betty was born on July 24, 1929, in Galien, Michigan where she grew up on her father’s farm. After high school, she attended business school in South...

Margaret Mary (Quigley)  Garvey

Margaret Mary (Quigley) Garvey

Aug 16, 2023

Margaret “Tanta” Quigley Garvey died Wednesday, August 16, at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, from heart failure. In her final days, Margaret was, true to form, surrounded by doting caregivers, family and friends who had learned from her the art of caregiving. Sitting vigil at her bedside most devotedly were her adoring children, Michael Francis, Joseph Benedict, Shannon Mary...

Merle Tuning

Merle Tuning

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,...

Zachery James Rawson

Zachery James Rawson

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,...

Joanne Ramey

Joanne Ramey

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...

Philip Andrew Clark

Philip Andrew Clark

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...

Jean Elizabeth (Whyte)  Wallace

Jean Elizabeth (Whyte) Wallace

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...

Antonia (Boldin)  Wise

Antonia (Boldin) Wise

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...

Steven Lee Sager

Steven Lee Sager

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...

Andrew Pidy Faramee

Andrew Pidy Faramee

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,...

Donna Marie Anleitner

Donna Marie Anleitner

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...

Edie Sutton

Edie Sutton

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...

Sandra Lee Weller

Sandra Lee Weller

Jul 12, 2023

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Nancy Lou Crumley

Nancy Lou Crumley

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,...

Shirley Babbette "Babs" Waks

Shirley Babbette "Babs" Waks

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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Eugene Francis Stewart

Eugene Francis Stewart

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,...

Rachael Katherine Stowe

Rachael Katherine Stowe

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...

Javier F. Fernandez

Javier F. Fernandez

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...