South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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...

May 22, 2018

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...