South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

Suzanne “Sue” Kathleen Bratton passed away on November 21, 2024 at the age of 81. Sue was born on April 6, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Botka) Glenton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald (Sandy); and sister, Kathleen.

 On April 28, 1967, Sue married Robert Bruce Bratton who survives. From that...

Nov 21, 2024

Esther Elizabeth Pasman beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on April 1,1925, to the late Alex and Mary (Kovac) Vargo, in South Bend, IN. She passed away on November 21st, 2024 at the age of 99 and 7 months.

There are not enough words to say about this truly remarkable woman. She was a wonderful, strong, amazing person....

Nov 15, 2024

Dr. Frances Doyle Dwyer passed away peacefully with her family on November 15, 2024. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 9, 1942, to Margaret Doyle and her husband, and proceeded to smash through all of the obstacles along her way to become a beloved local physician and powerful force of good in the world.

Dr. Dwyer grew up in...

Nov 13, 2024

Cheryl Nell Greene passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born to the late Martin and Elisabeth (Shields) Chin on November 27, 1943 in New York.

 Cheryl spent her life at home raising her children. She was a fabulous cook, especially Chinese, her home was decorated tastefully and she always...

Nov 10, 2024

William L. Mangold, PhD, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the first of three sons born to the late Gordon L. and Marjorie (Klute) Mangold. 

Bill grew up in Three Oaks, MI and was a member of the last graduating class of Three Oaks High School...

Nov 9, 2024

Charles Edward Lambert Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 86. Charles was born in Chicago, IL on January 23, 1938, to the late Wayne Oliver and Lillian C. (Hoar) Lambert.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife Dolora; children, Penny (John) Brennan, Doug (Deb) McMurtrie, Charles E. Lambert Jr., Aaron (Kelli) Lambert, Raechelle (Kirk) Saylor,...

Nov 8, 2024

Nov 2, 2024

Judith Ann (Noone) Hughes was born to the late Wilfred and Elizabeth (Brennan) Noone on February 15, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She passed away on November 2, 2024, at the Ernestine M. Raclin House, a hospice in Mishawaka, Indiana.

 Always known as Ann, she was the seventh of 10 children. Ann grew up attending school at St. Joan of Arc parish...

Oct 28, 2024

Amalia Burkus, 82, passed away peacefully October 28, 2024.

Born May 3, 1942 in Transylvania, Romania, she was the daughter of the late Karoly and Margit (Vigh) Ruszkai.

On November 9, 1959, Amalia married Alex Burkus. He preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Amalia (the late Louis) Somogyi and...

Oct 17, 2024

Ken Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2024 at age 95 after a brief illness.

Ken was a consummate gentleman. Absolute kindness and caring were his touchstones. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1929. He spent some of his childhood during the depression at the Thomas family farm in Calvary, Kentucky...

Oct 15, 2024

Dori Ann (Eisenhart) Hale passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at home. She was born on November 21, 1969 in Mishawaka, IN to Everett and Dorothy (Gaines) Eisenhart.

Dori leaves behind 2 children: Samuel (Niki Quick) Hale, Jr. and Ashley (Adam Batson) Hale; 2 grandsons, Alexander and Allan Batson; 2 brothers, Michael and Robbie Eisenhart; and...

Oct 14, 2024

Joan L. Barth, 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. Born on October 3, 1931, she was the daughter of George F. and Dorothy M. (Maurice) Battles dec. She was preceded in death by brothers, Maurice (Pat) Battles and George (Marilyn) Battles and is survived by one brother, Merl (Yaunita) Battles.

On Sept. 20, 1952, Joan...

Oct 12, 2024

Helen Margaret Wellin passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. She was 93. Helen was born on October 15, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota to Francis Patrick and Ruth (Gavin) Meany.

She is survived by her loving children: Thomas Wellin of Bismarck, North Dakota, Kathleen and Joseph Nania of Saugatuck, Michigan, Jane and Jon O’Sullivan of South Bend,...

Oct 9, 2024

Harold Byron Weiland passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, surrounded by his wife and granddaughter, Taylor. He was 83 years old. Harold was born on November 8, 1940, to the late Fred and Mary (Burrow) Weiland in Hammond, Indiana. His Family moved to New Carlisle, Indiana when he was 10 where he attended school and Graduated from New...

Oct 4, 2024

Bernard “Bernie” F. Diedrich passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 81. Bernie was born on December 26, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Arthur J. and Lucille S. (Duck) Diedrich.

To know Bernie was to love him. He had a...

Oct 4, 2024

Mary Ann Szobocsan, 89 years old, of Granger, Indiana died on the morning of October 4, 2024, after finding comfort at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She is survived by her son, John of Granger, Indiana.

Mary Ann was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 9, 1935 to Frances and John Wroblewski.  She...

Sep 25, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Kuboske, age 74, passed away on September 25th at 10:23 PM after a short courageous battle with cancer. Years ago, Patti said that she was hoping that her death would occur late in the afternoon after a long pontoon ride. Although not on the water, Patti did pass away surrounded by family who loved her deeply...

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia A. Paul passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana on September 24, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jerome and Patricia (Doody) Kolar.

Patricia is survived by her son, Sean Ransome; grandson, Nolan Ransome; sister, Liz Miller; brother’s, Jerry, Jim and George Kolar; several aunts...

Sep 14, 2024

Lorraine B. Prorok, a kind and gracious woman, passed away on the afternoon of September 14th at the age of 96 in her residence at StoryPoint, Granger. Lorraine was born on June 8th, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, to Bertha and Joseph Nowak. She graduated high school in 1946 from Villa Maria Academy in Cheektowaga, New York. On September...

Sep 14, 2024

Carol Virginia Diltz Bauer passed away on September14, 2024 at the age of 86.  Carol was born in Mishawaka on October 13, 1937 to the late Plenny C. and Frances (Schmidt) Diltz.

She graduated from Saint Mary Academy of Monroe, Michigan, and then attended Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College, and graduated with a BS in elementary education from...