South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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...

Jun 20, 2023

Frances M. (Bales) Chmiel, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, June 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with Dementia.

Born December 10, 1946 in Santa Cruz, CA, she was the daughter of the late Harold Bales and Frances (Dodson) Kusner. Her brother, John Mark Bales, also preceded her in death.

On December 3, 1983,...

Jun 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Catherine (Dunne) Cybulski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2023

GRANGER-Willis C. “Butch” Bradshaw, Jr., 73, passed away June 17, 2023.

Butch was born April 10, 1950 in DuQuoin, IL, to the late Willis Sr. and Anita (Underwood) Bradshaw.

On August 4, 1984, Butch married Linda May Carter. She preceded him in death in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas, ...

Jun 14, 2023

Alberta “Spike” Musselman left quietly for a reunion with her husband and family on June 14, 2023 and is now in the arms of the Lord. She was 92. Spike was born on February 27, 1931 to the late Roy and Geraldine Wyatt.

Spike spent her life as a librarian, musician, teacher and wife.

Spike...

Jun 13, 2023

Philip Carlton Potts, 93, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1930 in South Bend to Joseph C. Potts and Margaret (Suhl) Potts.

Phil is survived by his wife, Patricia (Fagaly) Potts; two children, Marc Potts of Elkhart, and Christopher (Sheri) Potts of South Bend; five...

Jun 13, 2023

Douglas B. Irons, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 20, 1940 to the late Leslie Robert and Maxine Lois (Moerdyk) Irons.

Doug is survived by three children, Debbie (Steve) Elser of Merrillville, IN, Jef (Alba) Irons of South Bend, IN and Tina (Don) Munson of Wheeler, IN;...

Jun 13, 2023

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

Jun 7, 2023

Linda Carol (Newland) Barouska was born in South Bend, IN, on July 9th, 1949, to Fred and Donna (Langdon) Newland. She grew up with two siblings, a brother, Larry Newland, and a sister, Dawn (Podlewski) Van Vooren.  Linda is survived by her husband, David E. Barouska, her father, Fred Newland; three sons, Chris (Kathy), Eric and Jeff (Ashley) Barouska...

Jun 6, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joan (Trent) Oakley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2023

John C. Reed, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. John was born on January 30, 1941 to the late Thomas and Angela Reed.

On August 10, 1963 John married Carolyn Jaworski, she survives.

John graduated from South Bend Central in 1958 and attended IUSB before serving in...

Jun 2, 2023

Luther Norman Crocker passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on January 5, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Luther Allen and Britannia (Solbrig) Crocker.

Norman, as he was known, married Bonnie (Pavey) on June 8, 1957 in Mishawaka, IN. Together, they had two children, Norma Ann and Phillip...

Jun 2, 2023

Luther Norman Crocker passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on January 5, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Luther Allen and Britannia (Solbrig) Crocker.

Norman, as he was known, married Bonnie (Pavey) on June 8, 1957 in Mishawaka, IN. Together, they had two children, Norma Ann and Phillip...

Jun 2, 2023

Dennis W. Vogler, 65, passed away on June 2, 2023 after a long illness.

Dennis was born February 17, 1958 in Augsburg, Germany under the Silver Wings of the 11th Airborne Division, while his father was serving in the Army.

Dennis was the son of William F. Vogler of South Bend and Elisabeth Sick of...

May 31, 2023

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

May 27, 2023

Carole Diane Conners passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age 73 after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Carole was born to John D and Patricia Sue Henning on October 21, 1949.   After high...

May 27, 2023

Charles R. Culp, 84, passed away May 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Born November 30, 1938, Charles was the son of the late Everett and Edna Culp. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings and survived by 1 sibling.

On September 14, 1963, Charles married the love of his life, Mary Louise Stockman....