South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Aug 6, 2018

SOUTH BEND – Betty Jane Ferraro, 92, of South Bend passed away Monday at 3:15am in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Betty was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 21, 1925 to the late Charles and Nora (Calsen) Cope. On November 29, 1941 in the St. Joseph Church Rectory she married Louis John Ferraro, Sr. He passed away September 9,...

Aug 5, 2018

Eleanor Porte, 102, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully August 5, 2018 in Greenfield, WI, after a brief illness. Born January 8, 1916 in South Bend, IN, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Ulbright) Sholly. On January 8, 1938, Eleanor married John W. Porte, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1998. To their union,...

Aug 4, 2018

William B. Fenimore, Jr., 81, of South Bend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 4, 2018. Born February 27, 1937, he was the son of the late William B. Sr. and Florence (Williams) Fenimore.On June 24, 1961, Bill married the love of his life, Haroldyne (Alexander.) She precedes him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Aug 3, 2018

Richard W. Hunsberger, 68, passed away on August 3, 2018 after a short illness. Richard was born in Goshen, Indiana in 1949 and educated at Wakarusa High School. He is survived by his spouse, David R. Williams; his son, Christopher Hunsberger; daughter, Tamara Howard; brother, Leory Hunsberger; sister, Beverly Miller; and six grandchildren. He worked many years as an auto...

Jul 29, 2018

John Patrick McCahill, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on July 29, 2018.Born in South Bend on August 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Benedict and Clementine (Schmidt) McCahill.On July 7,1962, John married JoAnn French. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three children: John (Shelley) McCahill, Jr. and...

Jul 27, 2018

Michelle Roland, 22, of Chicago, daughter of Scott and Shoshana Roland, died Friday. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, at 1 PM at the Chapel at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay chapel is handling arrangements.

Jul 18, 2018

Larry McClelland, 84, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, after becoming ill while working out at his favorite Niles YMCA. Larry was born in Greensburg, PA to Ethyle (Horner) and Nelson McClelland, and graduated from Aliquippa, PA High School and Carnegie Mellon University with BSME degree. He was employed by Mishawaka, Bendix Missile Div. from 1955 – 1973. In 1959, he...

Jul 7, 2018

South Bend, IN- Eugene Harper, born April 28, 1929 in South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully July 7, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Detsyl Harper, of South Bend, IN and his brothers, Billy Gene, Larry, Jack and James.He is survived by his sister, Barbara Straughn; and his four nieces: Jackie Annis and Jami Hayes of...

Jul 5, 2018

James Eugene Rudasics passed away on July 5, 2018 at home. Jim began life in South Bend in 1924. He was the son of Steven and Ethel (Nemeth) Rudasics who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his identical twin brother, Steven. Jim’s wife of 60 years, Betty, predeceased him. Surviving him are his daughter, Hon. Mary...

Jul 3, 2018

Bradley G. White, age 61, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his South Bend, Indiana home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, after lying down for a mid-morning nap. Brad was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on January 26, 1957, to Ralph and Linda White. From an early age he loved playing and watching sports, especially basketball (typical of a native Hoosier),...

Jul 1, 2018

Nancy Jean Heminger passed away Sunday. She was 74. Nancy was born in South Bend, Indiana to Edward and Eugenia Heminger on August 9, 1943. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Rick) Tolbert of Rockford, TN; and brother, Patrick (Nancy) Heminger of South Bend, IN. She had many friends, including her best friend, Shirley Farkas, of Edwardsburg, and Shirley’s...

Jun 30, 2018

Marilyn Joan Palmer died Saturday, June 30. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Loren Palmer, daughter Marsha Turner, son Michael Palmer, and live-in family friend Ross Hensel. Also surviving is her brother David Pippenger and his wife Judy and family.Marilyn was born on April 6, 1931 to the late Katherine (Hawn) and Orville Stout in Columbia City,...

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...

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)...

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....

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...

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...

Jun 9, 2018

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...

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...