Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Jay Michael Drudge
Oct 21, 2025
Jay Michael Drudge, 50, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:22 p.m.
Jay was born on August 23, 1975, in Warsaw, Indiana to his loving parents, the late Randy Hugh and Cindy Marie (Swope) Drudge, who survives, of Plymouth. Also left to cherish his memory are; his sister, Julianna Drudge, (Jason Doll)...
Alice May (Van Parys) Dare
Oct 19, 2025
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear mother, but we are comforted by the knowledge that she has been reunited with our father, Ed Van Parys.
Born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Floyd and Mamie Miller, Alice had just celebrated her 93rd birthday.
Alice was a graduate of Riley High School, where she played in the band...
Royce V. Bounds
Oct 18, 2025
Royce VanAdrian Bounds was born on August 28, 1956, in Marion, Indiana. He was the son of Marvin Howard and Joyce Geraldine Temple. Unfortunately, these were in the days of institutionalization for people with severe intellectual disabilities. Back then, families had little support to keep their children with them.
In 1961, when Royce was not quite yet five, he was placed...
Michael Wade
Oct 11, 2025
Michael “Mike” Stephen Wade, 76, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at 2:25 p.m. surrounded by loved ones at the St. Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center.
Mike was born on June 2, 1949, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Clarence W. and Marjorie M. (Leathco) Wade. Mike graduated from Holland High School in Indiana. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s...
Mary Richards
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Rose Richards (Dunn), 102, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday Oct 5, 2025 with her family by her side. Mary was born on June 20, 1923 in Jeffersonville, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Walter Dunn and Margaret Dunn (Bane).
Mary met Thurston Lawrence Horlander and they later married and had 4 wonderful children, Clara,...
Barbara Curme
Sep 20, 2025
Barbara Curme, 97, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1928, to Mary and August Zimmermann.
Barbara graduated from Loretto High School and later from St. Vincent Infant and Maternity Hospital. She worked in the pediatric ward at Carle Clinic in Urbana, IL.
She moved to South Bend in 1962 and worked...
James Alan Wozniak
Sep 17, 2025
James Alan Wozniak, a Vietnam veteran and longtime Michiana resident, died Sept. 17, 2025. He was 78.
Mr. Wozniak was born in South Bend, Ind., on Jan. 5, 1947, to Stanley and Irene (Kuc) Wozniak, second-generation Americans whose parents had emigrated from Poland to the South Bend area in the late 1800s.
Mr. Wozniak graduated from Clay High School in 1965, where...
Virginia Olden
Sep 17, 2025
Virginia Olden, 77, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on September 17, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on March 18, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Patricia (Hill) Gregg.
Virginia earned her bachelor’s degree and dedicated 30 years of her life to the field of education with the South Bend...
Elizabeth Cunniff
Sep 4, 2025
Elizabeth Cunniff, 95, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully. She was born on September 23, 1929, in Maywood, IL, to Chase and Oral (Paine) Wilson.
Elizabeth was a dedicated and long-time German teacher at Marian High School in Mishawaka, IN, where she inspired generations of students. Books were her best friend, and she found great joy in her book club...
John Lichkai
Sep 1, 2025
John Allen Lichkai, 82, of Granger, IN, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.
Born in South Bend, IN, John was the son of the late John A. Lichkai and Ann K. (Granat) Lichkai. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1961.
John proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. John built a lifelong career as a...
Ronald Nagy
Sep 1, 2025
Ronald Stephen Nagy, 84, of Granger, IN, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 1, 2025.
Ron was born on June 4, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, to Stephen and Jean (Smurr) Nagy.
An avid golfer and fisherman, Ron was a proud member of Knollwood Country Club, where he once served as Club President.
Above all else,...
Michael Charles Kelley
Sep 1, 2025
Michael Charles Kelley, 77, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 1, 2025.
Michael was born on March 30, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Robert and Virginia (Ganoung) Kelley. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for eight years, a chapter of his life marked by dedication and...
Theresia Valderas
Sep 1, 2025
Theresia Ann Valderas, 69, of South Bend IN, passed away on September 1, 2025.
She was born on December 22, 1955 in Yankton, SD to Albert Gehrke and Marie (Cihak) Meredith. She married the love of her life, Louis A. Valderas Jr. on August 28, 1969 in Fort Worth, TX. Louis still survives.
Theresia worked as a secretary for an insurance company....
MC Samantha Troxel-Spalding
Aug 30, 2025
Miriam Carole “Samantha” Troxel-Spalding, 73, of South Bend, IN, passed away on August 30, 2025 at her home. Born on March 11, 1952, in Jackson, KY, Samantha was the daughter of the late Ervine and Leona (Wright) Spencer. Samantha, who was the oldest of eight children, grew up surrounded by her large family.
Samantha was a hairstylist. She was very adventurous...
Audrey "Jean" Kierdorf
Aug 28, 2025
Audrey “Jean” McCurdy Kierdorf was born on August 26th, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Henrietta Colgan and William Lester McCurdy. An only child, she enjoyed growing up in the city of Detroit, ice skating in her backyard ice rink, and visiting the local bars that her father owned and operated, including the Red Wing Bar and McCurdy’s bar. Jean enjoyed...
David A. Cossman
Aug 19, 2025
David (Dave) Alan Cossman, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Buchanan, Michigan, on August 19, 2025.
Born on February 22, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, Dave was the beloved son of the late Sam and Virginia Cossman. On September 20, 1970, he married Patricia Held in Gary, Indiana, and together they built a life filled with love, family,...
Evans V. Wolfe
Aug 19, 2025
Evans Vern Wolfe, 87, went peacefully to be with his Lord on August 19, 2025 in Granger, Indiana. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Evans was the son of Vern and Irene (Burger) Wolfe.
Evans was known for his commitment to the Lord and to his family. He worked for 46 years at AT&T as a maintenance technician in the warehouse until he...
Patricia "Pat" L. Thompson
Aug 18, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on August 18, 2025.
Born June 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Mary (Mindykowski) Was.
On September 9, 1962, Pat married the love of her life, Dan Thompson. He preceded her in death in 2018. Left to cherish her memory are three children, Dan (Jenn Poole) Thompson,...
Ronnie R. York
Aug 16, 2025
Ronnie Ray York, 73, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2025.
Born to the late David Robert York and Della Staton York, Ronnie was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Bonnie Beckner, and his brother, Depree’ York.
On July 13, 1982, Ronnie married the love of his life, Connie F. (Branch) York, who...
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