South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dec 31, 2018

Jayne Zurick of South Bend, formerly of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, passed away at Hospice House on December 31, 2018 at the age of 75. She was born February 20, 1943 to Mary Uhall Manzulich and George Manzulich. Jayne is survived by her only daughter, Kendra Suddarth (Doug); granddaughters: Kalee Foreman (Jessica) and Kelsi Patterson (Aaron); great-granddaughter, Parker Foreman; brother, George Manzulich...

Dec 30, 2018

Annette Claire Horak, 76, passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2018, from a massive heart attack. Born September 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rose (Pikrone) Rumpf. Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Walter Horak; five children: Kathleen Bedard of Carrollton, TX, Darlene (Bo) Williams of Cherry Valley, IL, Richard (Mary) Book, Jr. of...

Dec 25, 2018

GRANGER — Nicholas Stephen Willard, 30, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Granger passed away Tuesday, early Christmas morning in the home of his mother and step-father in Granger. Nick was born in Elkhart on September 9, 1988 to Steven David Willard and Deborah Christine (Hoefle) Campiti. He was a 2008 graduate of Penn High School and attended college classes that...

Dec 22, 2018

GRANGER – Dr. Charles William Creasser (Charlie), was born on March 6, 1944 to the late Georgia A. and Malcolm O. Creasser. He passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 74, in his son’s home on Saturday December 22, 2018 in Granger, IN. Charlie was the loving husband of Carol June Schilling Creasser for over 50 years. They were lifelong...

Dec 22, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Mary Elizabeth Resnik of Arlington Virginia, a former material science engineer at Naval Reactors, died Saturday, surrounded by her beloved family in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was 65. The cause was complications resulting from metastatic ovarian cancer.Ms Resnik was the daughter of the late George A. and Mary Alice Resnik of South Bend. After graduating from St. Joseph...

Dec 20, 2018

Dorothy J. White, 92, went home to her Heavenly Father on December 20, 2018. Dorothy was born to the late Edward and Sadie (Harris) Smith on Sept. 28, 1926, in Moss Point, Mississippi. In 1949, Dorothy married Webber White in South Bend, Indiana. Together, they raised their six children: Gregory (Cory) White of South Bend, Janet Robinson (Willie Boyd) of...

Dec 12, 2018

South Bend — Arlene Schulman, 82, passed away unexpectedly after complications during heart surgery on Monday, in Indianapolis, IN. Arlene was born in the Bronx, NY to Louis and Sophie Kalish on Aug. 9, 1936. Mrs. Schulman was blessed with 2 children, a son, Lloyd Schulman of Granger, IN , and daughter; Stephanie Schulman of Miami, FL. She was also...

Dec 12, 2018

James Carl Boland was born on Oct. 5, 1972. Growing up in Battle Creek, Michigan, Jamie was a natural athlete. He played floor hockey, football, baseball, and basketball. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1991. He spent the last twenty years working for Farmers Insurance as a claims adjuster. His incredible work ethic inspired those around him. Jamie had...

Dec 8, 2018

Lola Belle Buzzard, 87, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 8, 2018. She was born in Shelby, Indiana on January 9, 1931. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma (Latta) VanClake; brothers, Raymond, James, and John VanClake; sister, Agatha Walker; and her granddaughter, Christy Apple. Lola married the love of her life, Vernon R. Buzzard....

Dec 7, 2018

NILES — William “Bill” Bottoms, 77, passed away at his home with his family by his side, Friday at12:15am from a stroke he suffered earlier in the week. He was born Aug. 18, 1941 to the late Calhoun “Hoss” and Evelyn (Cunningham) Bottoms in McMinnville, TN. Bill married Judith Ann Matson in 1965, she survives. He was blessed with four...

Dec 5, 2018

Nov. 9, 1924 – Dec. 5, 2018 GRANGER, IN – Marjorie M. Smith, 94, passed away peacefully December 5, 2018. She was born in South Bend, Nov. 9, 1924, to Adolph and Mary (Blankert) Dutrieux. Her loving husband of 73 years, William, survives along with their daughter, Marlene (Michael) Tom; son, Wayne (Jeri) Smith; 2 granddaughters, Marla Smith and Raquel...

Dec 3, 2018

Dorothy Harvey Gerkey, 94, passed away peacefully December 3, 2018. Born May 12, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Eliza (Sweetapple) and William Pike of St John’s Newfoundland, Canada. On July 31, 1948, Dorothy married the love of her life, Jancy Gerkey. He preceded her in death April 22, 1992. Also preceded her in death on July 16,...

Nov 30, 2018

EDWARDSBURG – Mrs. Carol Sue “Suzie” Thomas, 66, passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding her on Friday at 12:58am. Suzie was born in Elkhart, IN to the late Charles Brooks Hardyman and Patricia Ann (Cox) Hardyman Bradock. She was married to Lawrence Micheal “Larry” Thomas on December 5th, 1969. They were married 49 years but together 53 years...

Nov 29, 2018

Goshen — Pauline Parkes, 100, passed away peacefully where she was living at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen, IN on November 29, 2018 at 6:50pm just three days before her 101st birthday.Pauline was born to Morris and Lillian (Cohen) Fireman on December 3, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. Her husband, Jacob "Jack" Parkes, preceded her in death in 1980.Pauline rose through the...

Nov 27, 2018

Nov 25, 2018

MISHAWAKA — Gregory (Greg) Michael Spurgeon Sr., age 54, of Mishawaka, Indiana, died peacefully Sunday evening, November 25, 2018 in the loving arms of his wife and daughter at home.

Nov 16, 2018

SOUTH BEND — John Arthur Paulson passed into Gods loving arms on 11/16/2018 at the South Bend Center for Hospice Care after living at the Sanctuary at St Paul’s for the past nine years. Born in South Bend Indiana to Daniel O. and Rowena (Stull) Paulson, John’s parents preceded him in death as did his sisters: Rowena Paulson, Helen (Ken)...

Nov 14, 2018

Dawn, age 64, passed away on Tuesday November 14th, 2018, after a long courageous battle, with her family by her side. She born on Sept. 13th, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jack & Ruth Speight (Coyer) whom proceeded her in death.She leaves behind 3 siblings, Doug(Jane) Kathy and Karen(Scott)5 children, Tina(Patrick) Hannah(Rob) Tj Luke(Kristen) Dan(Kathy) and her grandchildren...

Nov 11, 2018

James Charles Shrack, 68, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side, on November 11, 2018. James was born August 19, 1950 in Covington, KY to the late Franklin Woodrow and Marilynn Francis (Gustin) Shrack. On May 14, 1977, Jim married the love of his life, Jeanine Marie Kramer. They were blessed with 9 children: Shea...

Nov 9, 2018

Corey Sheets, 46, closed this earthly scene on Friday, Nov. 9, at his home in Mishawaka. He was born to Pam Sheets on April 28, 1972.His mother, Pam, beloved son, Corey Jr., and a daughter survive.Corey also leaves behind his dog, Cali, and a host of extended family and friends who loved him dearly.Corey attended Mishawaka High School. He has...