Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Kathy Tingle

Kathy Tingle

Jun 20, 2018

Kathy Tingle, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, with her children by her side. She was born July 11, 1954 in South Bend to Ernest Walls and Virginia Holmes. Kathy was united in marriage to Gary Tingle who preceded her in death in 1997. Kathy is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ernie and...

Isabelle  T. Stachowiak

Isabelle T. Stachowiak

Jun 20, 2018

Isabelle Therese Stachowiak, 89, passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2018. Born November 12, 1928 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Martha (Wegner) Goszczynski. On September 24, 1949, Isabelle married the love of her life, Marion Stachowiak. He preceded her in death in 2013. To their union, they were blessed with three children: Christopher (Lisabeth)...

Dr.  Timothy O’Meara

Dr. Timothy O’Meara

Jun 17, 2018

SOUTH BEND — After a long, extraordinary life, Timothy O'Meara died at home of complications related to Parkinson's Disease surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Jean (Fadden). O'Meara became the first lay Provost of the University of Notre Dame in 1982 and oversaw a time of significant expansion and academic growth....

Irvin  L. Morse  Sr.

Irvin L. Morse Sr.

Jun 15, 2018

Irvin Louis Morse Sr., 95, passed from this earth on Friday June 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to Howard C. Morse and Bethany A. (Geyer) Morse, both of whom preceded him in death. On February 1, 1946 he married Mary Lee Gillespie of Bartlett, Texas...

David  Alan Doty

David Alan Doty

Jun 14, 2018

GRANGER - David Alan Doty, 57, beloved husband of Lori Brancheau – Doty, loving father of Spencer David Doty passed away very unexpectedly and much to soon on Thursday. His death will be sadly mourned by his mother and step-father Judy & Richard Schneider of Lincoln Park, MI and his father Loren Doty, Jr. of Trenton, MI. Three sisters are...

Neil  R. Cossman

Neil R. Cossman

Jun 6, 2018

Neil Cossman, 75, beloved husband of Ellen White, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, with his wife by his side. He was a devoted father to Matthew Cossman and Michael (Theresa) Cossman; loving brother of Judith (Richard) Herbstman, Gayle (Neil Douglas) Cossman and the late Diane Sager. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and admired...

Robert  Walter Meyers,  Jr.

Robert Walter Meyers, Jr.

May 24, 2018

GRANGER- Robert Walter Meyers, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully in his home May 24, 2018.Born October 10, 1949 in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Walter Meyers, Sr. and Martha Alice (Neu) Meyers.On December 27, 1970, Bob married the love of his life, Jan Sampson. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with two...

Michael  K. Jacobs

Michael K. Jacobs

May 20, 2018

Michael K. Jacobs, 64, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2018, at Memorial Hospital. Born August 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Kimmel) Jacobs. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karrie Jacobs. On July 18, 1981, Mike married the love of his life and best friend, Bonnie J. Bailey. She survives him....

Phyllis  B. (Bados)  Szrom

Phyllis B. (Bados) Szrom

May 18, 2018

GRANGER, IN — Phyllis B. (Bados) Szrom, 83, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2018 at The Waterford Assisted Living. The daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Nowak) Bados, she was born in Hammond, IN. It was in this same town that she met her future husband Robert “Bob” Francis Szrom, they were married on May 10, 1958, he...

Thomas  J. Lambing

Thomas J. Lambing

May 17, 2018

Thomas J. Lambing, 83, died peacefully May 17, 2018 at the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. Tom was born January 9, 1935 in Apollo, PA to the late John and Myrtle (Moonley) Lambing. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lambing, Jr.; one brother, Edward Lambing; and sister, Ruth Davison. He has one surviving sister, Jane...

Christine  H. Costello

Christine H. Costello

May 12, 2018

NOTRE DAME – Christine Helen Costello was born on October 15, 1931 and died of congestive heart failure in her home at Andre Place in Holy Cross Village. She died surrounded by all of her children, music, God, and her beloved husband. She was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and came to South Bend in 1960...

Robert L. “Bob” Klug

Robert L. “Bob” Klug

May 8, 2018

SOUTH BEND-Robert L. "Bob" Klug was born December 11, 1924 to Gus and Mary (Eberly) Klug in Hays, Kansas.After graduating from High School, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served for three years. He served in the D-Day Invasion on Omaha Beach. After the war, he married JoAnn Kizer and they were blessed with four children: Carolyn (Glenn)...

Lynda  Susan Price

Lynda Susan Price

May 6, 2018

NILES, MI – Lynda Susan Price passed away on Sunday May 6th at home with loved ones following an extended illness. She was born on August 22, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Robert and Rosemary Primrose. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jeffrey Price, and her son, Jared Price, of Chicago, Illinois. Lynda is...

Stanley Piatek  Jr.

Stanley Piatek Jr.

May 5, 2018

Stan Piatek, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully May 5, 2018. He was born in South Bend on July 15, 1935 to the late Stanley Sr. and Sophia Piatek.Stan leaves behind many friends. He worked at LOGAN industries, and at Kroger, from where he retired. He enjoyed watching cartoons, movies and going to casinos. He had a great sense of humor...

Deborah (Gyorgyi)  Stevanson

Deborah (Gyorgyi) Stevanson

May 2, 2018

Mishawaka-Deborah Stevanson, 67, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018, after a lengthy illness.She was born June 6, 1950 in South Bend, and was a graduate of Clay High School. On June 15, 1990, Deborah married Thomas Stevanson. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1995.Left to cherish her memory are: her daughter, Nicole (Adam) Taylor of South Bend;...

Ronald  “Lee” Holland

Ronald “Lee” Holland

May 1, 2018

NILES –Ronald “Lee” Holland, 79, of Niles, MI, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1938 in South Bend to the late Ronald Holland and Katherine (Walsh) Dickson. He was also preceded in death by his brother James C.(Darlene) Holland. On February 6, 1960, Lee eloped with the love of his...

Shirley  Ann King

Shirley Ann King

Apr 27, 2018

Shirley A. King, 78, passed away Friday in South Bend. She was born January 28, 1940, in New Carlisle, IN to the late Charley and Estella Sarber. Shirley worked at Kocieski for many years and eventually retired from Miracle Ear in South Bend. She also worked at Dainty Maid, where she was able to show off her talent in baking...

Dennis  Vanden Bossche

Dennis Vanden Bossche

Apr 27, 2018

Vanden Bossche, Dennis, 67, of Mishawaka, died Friday; McGann Hay’s American Cremation Society , South Bend