South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dec 2, 2022

Michael “Woz” Wozniak, 66, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

Michael joined the United States Air Force in 1976, where he worked as an administration specialist. He retired in 2018 from the University of Notre Dame in IT.

Michael was the life of the party...

Dec 1, 2022

Pamela Silver Rubenstein died on Thursday, December 1st, after a brief illness.  She was born in Lansing, Michigan to Neil and Leah Silver.  As a young child, the family moved to South Bend, where Pam grew up surrounded by her extended family.  She graduated from Riley High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, where...

Nov 26, 2022

Thomas Anthony Oesterling of South Bend, IN entered into Eternal Life at 11:30 pm, Saturday, November 26, 2022, in his home.

He was born on December 10, 1936, in Johnson County, IN. A couple of years later the family moved to Rush County, IN, where Tom attended Manilla Grade and High School, completing those years with his...

Nov 24, 2022

Roger Hamburg, PhD, 88, passed away November 24, 2022 from a degenerative neurological condition.

A retired political science professor whose knowledge of history, world events and baseball rivaled experts, Roger was also a proud husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend to many.

Born in Davenport, Iowa to Geraldine and Abe Hamburg on June 19, 1934,...

Nov 24, 2022

Robert “Bob” Frank Lux passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Lux, a sister Heidi Aranowski, and a grandson, Brock Daniel Hedrick.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda; his sons, Robert and Kevin (Rattiya) Lux; step-children, Kenneth...

Nov 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Marilyn Lynn (Susan) Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 19, 2022

Muriel Eleanor Kiser, 88, went home to Jesus on November 19, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Wesley and Eleanor (Swanson) Lange on December 9, 1933.

In 1953, she married Jerry Osborn (deceased). Together they had 3 children, Rick (deceased), Kim (Gary) Maller and Scott Osborn, they survive.  In 1981, she married Corwin Kiser (deceased)....

Nov 15, 2022

John Madison Stephenson, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on November 15, 2022 with the love of his life, Barbara, by his side.

He was born and raised in Argos, Indiana. After high school, he went on to General Motors Institute of Technology in Flint Michigan, graduating with a degree in Dealer Management.

John...

Nov 14, 2022

Ronald Lee Erichsen, 85, passed away on November 14th, 2022, in the presence of his loving wife Shirley and 5 children after a long illness.

Ron, born and raised near Cumberland, Maryland, “left the mountain” as a teenager to join the Navy with one of the top scores in the entrance exam allowing him to study electronics. ...

Nov 14, 2022

Carol Ruth Rubin passed away at Memorial Hospital on November 14, 2022. She was born in South Bend, IN on July 23, 1949 to the late Leigh and Anne (Burke) Radding.

Left to cherish Carol’s memory are her husband, Howard; children, Leah and Alan Rubin; and brother, Joe (Marilee) Radding.

Carol was an amazing wife,...

Nov 8, 2022

R. Scott Liggett passed away in his Mishawaka home on November 8, 2022 after a battle with esophageal cancer. Scott was born to Doris and Robert V. Liggett on February 9, 1949. Both parents and brother, Gary preceded him in death.

Scott is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy; his pride and joy, son, S....

Nov 6, 2022

James W. Voth (92) passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, with his wife by his side.  Jim is survived by his wife, Helen Mester Voth; sons, Mark W. (Lynn), and James M. (Patty); five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.  Jim married Helen in 1954 in their hometown of Quincy, Illinois, where they were both born and raised.

Nov 4, 2022

Margaret Nelson, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022.

She was born on June 4, 1930, in Pirmasens, Germany. Margaret was the daughter of the late Magdalena (Meyer) and Georg Erwin Schaab.

On January 28, 1956, Margaret married the love of her life, Alfred A. Nelson, in Pirmasens, Germany, where they...

Nov 3, 2022

James K. Webster, 77, passed away November 3, 2022.

Born May 27, 1945 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Kemp and Muriel Ball. Three sisters, Phyllis Werner, Sally Buechel and Judy Bow also preceded him in death.

On December 31, 1994, James married Laurinda “Laurie” Steinbach. She survives him. Also left...

Nov 3, 2022

Elizabeth E. James, 98, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. James, who she married in 1943 in South Bend. They celebrated 71 years of marriage before his death in 2014.

Elizabeth graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in art...

Oct 31, 2022

Richard “Dick” Didelot, 80, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Monday, Oct 31, 2022 in his home, which if you knew him, was in his “man garage.”

He was born Sept 6, 1942 to the late Edward and Claire Didelot, and grew up in Chesterton, IN. Dick was a stellar athlete in every sport and was invited...

Oct 30, 2022

Barbara Ann Tirotta 79, of MIshawaka In. Passed away at 11:35 AM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Barbara was born on June 19, 1943 in Kalkaska MI to the late Edward and Ruth Ingersoll.

Barbara is survived by her ex-husband, Albert Tirotta of Mishawaka, IN; her sons, Keith Kisner and Patrick Barrier both of Mishawaka,...

Oct 30, 2022

Lynne Frances, 84, of South Bend, died October 30, 2022.

Oct 30, 2022

Peter Bigelow Hersey passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident on October 30, 2022 at the age 80. He was born to the late Bigelow Thayer and Elizabeth Kelton (Smith) Hersey on December 4, 1941 in Melrose, MA.

Peter is survived by his wife, Liselotte “Lotte;” children, Hope Perkins of Middlebury, IN, Mark Hersey...

Oct 29, 2022

Barbara Jo Yandl, 76, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2022. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on Christmas day in 1945 to the late Francis and Frances (Tevernier) Keyser.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Richard Fisher and Ashlynn Yandl; step-children, JR, Marty and Pam; grandchildren, Kyle Fisher, Dustin Loona, Katerina and Emelia Yandl;...