South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Patricia Ann Pagels, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2022. Pat as people called her, was born in Detroit, MI on September 2, 1935 to the late William Alfred Bromwich and Retta Fay (Moore) Coulter.

Pat is survived by her 6 children: Rick (Minyi) Pagels, Shannon Ruthenberg, Kelly Rial, Randy (Nancy) Pagels,...

Oct 27, 2022

Abraham Marcus’ superpower was that he could bring people together by getting them to believe that the community’s needs, whatever community that may be, superseded their individual differences. But he would tell you that one doesn’t need to be a superhero (although he was the obituary author’s superhero) to improve one's life or community. In...

Oct 26, 2022

Dennis Powell, 66, of Lakeville, IN, passed away October 26, 2022.

Born May 26, 1956, he was the son of the late William and Doris (Conard) Powell. Dennis was also preceded in death by one sister, Victoria.

On March 11, 1984, Dennis married the love of his life, Barbara Bass. She survives him. Dennis is...

Oct 25, 2022

GRANGER-Bonnie Marie Grow, 94, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital on the morning of October 25, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born in Whitewater, Wisconsin, on May 22, 1928, she was the daughter of Ruth Ann Gillespie Traxler and Melvin Franklin Traxler.

Bonnie graduated from College High School in Whitewater and attended Wisconsin State University...

Oct 23, 2022

Raymond Ernest Griffith passed away on October 23, 2022 from complications with heart failure. He was 65. Raymond was born on April 25, 1957 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tracey; their children, Raymond (Ray) Griffith and his wife Crystal Griffith, Michael Griffith...

Oct 17, 2022

Ken Biggins, 72, of Granger, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 17, 2022, fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Church and surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 25, 1950, in Plymouth, to Lewis and Kathleen (Burkus) Biggins. He grew up on a small farm northwest of Plymouth, attended St. Michael's school, where he was as...

Oct 15, 2022

MISHAWAKA-Dennis “Denny” Michael Grounds, 75, passed away in his home on October 14, 2022, after a long illness.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 26, 1946 to the late James Ralph and Pauline (Dawson) Grounds.

Denny is survived by four children: Dennis Grounds Jr., Kelly Grounds, Joshua Grounds, Sr.  and Eric Grounds;...

Oct 15, 2022

John (Jack) Deming Wolf, Jr, 79 of South Bend passed away Oct. 15, 2022. Jack, to his old friends, was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Newport, RI to Rev, Dr. John D. Wolf, Sr. and Carolyn (Kelsey) Wolf during the height of WWII while his father was serving with the Navy. He is survived by his loving wife Vicki...

Oct 11, 2022

John Edward Lach 66, passed away peacefully at his home after a cancer diagnosis just 4 months ago. He was born in San Diego, CA on April 9, 1956 to the late Joseph Frank and Lillian Sue (LaForm) Lach.John is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Joellen) Lach and James Lach; and sister, Donna (Ricky) Newman.John was a faithful member of...

Oct 11, 2022

VANDALIA - Mrs. Barbara Ann Zesinger, 82, of Birch Lake, Vandalia, MI and formerly of South Bend and Granger, IN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Tuesday after a long bout with Alzheimer's. Barb was born in South Bend on October 28, 1939 to the late Mary G. (Hilderbrand) Miller and the late Phillip Dale Kirkendall. On July...

Oct 11, 2022

David Lee Brown passed away at Memorial Hospital on October 11, 2022, at the age of 65. David was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Homer Ted and Josephine (Davis) Brown on December 3, 1956. Those left that cherish his memory are his wife, Cynthia; children, Melissa and Jack; granddaughter, Courtney siblings, John Brown, Carol (Dennis) Wideman, Sue...

Oct 8, 2022

Rudolph (Rudy) Reiners passed away on October 8th, 2022 in the Raclin House at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka. He was 90 years old. Rudy was born November 16th, 1931 in Chicago to the late Rudolph and Marguerite Reiners. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Reiners; his sister, Margot Weiss; and his previous wife, Jean...

Oct 6, 2022

GRANGER-Patricia A. Ruane, 76, passed at home on October 6, 2022. Born June 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Marjorie (Quinn) Folsom. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lynn (Folsom) Huffman. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas M. Ruane; three children: Mark (Carrie) Ruane of Dayton, OH,...

Oct 5, 2022

Gloria “GoGo” Newling went to heaven on October 5th, 2022, to be reunited with dear family and Jesus. She was born on October 20th, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana to Benjamin and Dorothy Schrader. She lived in South Bend and Mishawaka for most of her life. In 1968, she was blessed with her only child, Debbie, who was the apple...

Oct 5, 2022

SOUTH BEND-Donald R. Tate, 81, passed away at home October 5, 2022, with loving family by his side.Born November 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Verdelous and Rosa Lee (Denton) Tate. He was also preceded in death by brothers Charles and Bob Tate and grandson Caden Carson.Left to cherish his memory are nine children: Sheryl Egyhazi(Bob Berndt),...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Jane Alexander passed away peacefully on October 4, 2022. She was born in Chicago in 1934, to James Joseph and Juel Anne (Buster) Ryan. Mary loved Chicago! She had a very adventuresome childhood growing up in the heart of the city. Trips into the City were one of her most cherished activities, especially to get her hair done. Mary...

Sep 30, 2022

Annegret Erna Breyer Marshall, 94 of South Bend University ChapelTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Sep 30, 2022

MISHAWAKA-Jeffrey Davis, 83, passed away peacefully September 30, 2022. Born March 14, 1939 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Neboshik) Davis. On December 23, 2006, Jeff married the love of his life, Mary Lou Williams. She preceded him in death October 26, 2017. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Ben (Francie...

Sep 25, 2022

MISHAWAKA-Phillip C. Troost, 88, went to his heavenly home on September 25, 2022. Born July 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Horace and Josephine (Timmer) Troost. On March 29, 1956, Phillip married Glenda Mae Cooper. She preceded him in death in March of 2012. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, David and James Troost....

Sep 25, 2022

Vera J. Randall, 88, fomerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2022, in her residence at Wedgewood Pines Assistant Living in South Bend Indiana. She was born on November 18, 1933, Mishawaka, Indiana to Walter and Ruth (Baldwin) Kohler Sr. On March 18, 1960, she married James D. Randall Sr. He passed away on October...