Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Mark C. Roemer

Mark C. Roemer

Dec 28, 2022

Mark Charles Roemer, 63, died peacefully on December 28, 2022, at Dujarié House, Holy Cross Village.  He was born in South Bend, Indiana, on April 3, 1959 to Denise and Chuck Roemer.

Mark was the oldest of five and loved his role as the big brother.  He is survived by his Mom, Denise, his four siblings Greta...

Wendy L. Nash

Wendy L. Nash

Dec 27, 2022

In accordance with God’s plan, Wendy L. Nash, 59, of Stevensville, MI passed away after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN.

Wendy was born to George and Barbara Eckel on November 30, 1963 and was raised with her younger sister, Lorrie in St. Joseph, MI. She graduated...

Brett Alan Carmichael

Brett Alan Carmichael

Dec 27, 2022

Brett Alan Carmichael—65—passed away peacefully in his sleep on a trip to South Bend to visit his youngest daughter on December 27th, 2022.

Brett was a Master Carpenter and Construction and Buildings Supervisor at Tracy Farms and ranch in Franklin, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Carmichael in 1987...

Bakshy A. Chibber

Bakshy A. Chibber

Dec 25, 2022

Bakshy A. Chibber, of South Bend, IN, born February 1, 1948, in Delhi, India, died on December 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Mishawaka, IN.  He was 74 years old.

Bakshy grew up in Delhi, India with his family, where he still has several relatives.  After earning his undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute...

Daniel T. Poe

Daniel T. Poe

Dec 22, 2022

Daniel T. Poe, 78, passed away peacefully in his home, with family by his side, on December 22, 2022.

Born February 20, 1944, Dan was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Weller) Poe. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Pam Poe; brother, Harold “Hal” Poe; and sister, Vicky Goff.

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Georgia Ann (Brown)  Green

Georgia Ann (Brown) Green

Dec 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Georgia Ann (Brown) Green. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jennifer Ann Kelley

Jennifer Ann Kelley

Dec 19, 2022

Jennifer Ann Kelley was born on June 13, 1992, at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California to Rob and Charlotte (Cochran) Kelley.  She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Woody and Sandy Cochran and Robert and Frances Kelley. She is survived by her parents, Rob and Charlotte of Walkerton, Indiana; one brother, Bob of Greenville, South...

Suzanne M. Ornat

Suzanne M. Ornat

Dec 17, 2022

Suzanne Michelle Ornat, 62, passed away December 17, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born April 1, 1960 to the late Edward and Ramona Rose (Harms) Ornat.

She is survived by her brothers, Edward, Rudy, and Baron; cousins, Frances Deguc Nagy, Eric (Missy) Ornat, Charlotte, Beverly, and Emily Burdick, and Kenny, Diane, and Michelle Kloska; nephews,...

Geoffrey Ian Newman

Geoffrey Ian Newman

Dec 16, 2022

With sadness we announce the death of a great man, Geoffrey Ian Newman, of South Bend/Mishawaka, Indiana which, surrounded by many of his loving family, occurred on December 16, 2022. Geoff was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 23, 1940, to his late parents Leo and Ethel (Levenson) Newman.

He is survived by Joy (Nelson) Newman,...

Marie May (Rhode)  Smith

Marie May (Rhode) Smith

Dec 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Marie May (Rhode) Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Arthur Moorman

John Arthur Moorman

Dec 6, 2022

John Arthur Moorman went to be with our Lord on December 6th, 2022. He had a long wonderful life and is joining his wife Dorothy in Heaven. He leaves behind their two sons, who he was so very proud of, Robert (Helen) & David (Kelly) Moorman along with his two grandchildren, Tyler & Matthew. His Love for Christ ran...

Doris Elaine (Cave)  Bueche

Doris Elaine (Cave) Bueche

Dec 6, 2022

Doris E. Bueche passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 6, 2022. She was 85. Doris was born on March 6, 1937 in North Manchester, Indiana to the late Cora Pauline (Wentland) Cave.

Doris is survived by her children, Ron (Debra, Deceased) Bueche, Sherry Bueche, and Russ Bueche; grandchildren: Jessica (Todd) Russell, Sean...

Trista Kay Miller

Trista Kay Miller

Dec 5, 2022

Our beloved daughter, Trista Miller, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 5, 2022. A resident of Edwardsburg, Michigan almost her entire life, Trista was born on April 30, 1987, to her parents Kris and Jeffrey Miller in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a child she enjoyed going to church, dance and choir. She always loved spending time...

Mildred Rita (Macdonald)  Seall

Mildred Rita (Macdonald) Seall

Dec 4, 2022

Mildred Rita “Millie” (MacDonald) Seall, the beloved Seall family matriarch, passed away in her sleep Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, at the age of 103. Millie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her ever-growing family of four sons, 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Born on May 30, 1919, in Pocatello, Idaho, to her...

Kantilal Lallubhai Patel

Kantilal Lallubhai Patel

Dec 3, 2022

Kantilal Lallubhai Patel, 87, passed away peacefully in his home, December 2, surrounded by his loving family. Kantilal was a loving and devoted husband, father and family patriarch.  His life joy was being Dada (grandpa).

Born in Kampala, Uganda on April 9, 1935, he was the son of the late Lallubhai Govindbhai and Samjuben Patel. He was...

Michael "Woz" Wozniak

Michael "Woz" Wozniak

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...

Pamela Silver Rubenstein

Pamela Silver Rubenstein

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...

Thomas A. Oesterling

Thomas A. Oesterling

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...

Roger Philip Hamburg

Roger Philip Hamburg

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,...

Robert Frank Lux

Robert Frank Lux

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...