Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Linda  Lee Gibson

Linda Lee Gibson

May 29, 2017

Linda Lee Gibson passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday at 11AM, with visitation 10-11 at Hope United Methodist Church, Edwardsburg. Full obit to follow

Rosemary Echard

Rosemary Echard

May 28, 2017

Rosemary Echard, our Mother, Goddess, Warrior, and Wonder Woman, has left the building after a brief illness on Sunday, May 28. Rose was born in South Bend to Benjamin and Cecelia (Krueper) Turnock. Rose took great pride in being a South Bend "East Sider" and attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a member of the first graduating class from...

Hilda  Camille (Fletcher)  Farrell

Hilda Camille (Fletcher) Farrell

May 17, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Hilda Camille (Fletcher) Farrell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sharon  “Sheree” Fate-Vargo

Sharon “Sheree” Fate-Vargo

May 16, 2017

Fort Wayne, IN- Sharon “Sheree” (Wendt) Fate-Vargo at 50, passed Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.She was born August 6, 1966 in Painesville, Ohio, to Frederick W. Wendt IV and Janice Marie (Fisher) Wendt of Eatonton, Georgia.Sheree received her BA in Psychology at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. As a Loving Mother, Sheree is survived...

Alexandra Price

Alexandra Price

May 14, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Alexandra Price. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Anna  L. Lazzara

Anna L. Lazzara

May 10, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna L. Lazzara. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ruth  Marie Kennedy

Ruth Marie Kennedy

May 10, 2017

Ruth Marie Kennedy, 81, of Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully May 10, 2017.She was born January 5, 1936 to the late Louis and Edith (Hartman) Weissert.On February 21, 1991, Ruth married William C. Kennedy. He survives. Also left to cherish her memory are two children, Lori Conley (Tim) Glore of Plymouth and Jerry (Kathy) Neidigh of Schaumburg,...

Abraham Goetz

Abraham Goetz

May 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Abraham Goetz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Philip  D. Weldy

Philip D. Weldy

May 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Philip D. Weldy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Birgit Metzger

Birgit Metzger

May 8, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Birgit Metzger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Imre Modos

Imre Modos

May 7, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Imre Modos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Alan  P. Goddard

Alan P. Goddard

May 7, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Alan P. Goddard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Timothy  E. Barry

Timothy E. Barry

May 1, 2017

Timothy E. Barry, 69, passed away May 1, 2017. He was born December 30, 1947, in Hackensack, NJ to the late Charles and Virginia (Schonder) Barry. A son, Thomas Harden; and brother, Dr. Richard Barry, also preceded him in death. On January 23, 1971, Tim married Jamery Sue Noland. She survives. He is also survived by two sons, Brendan D....

Patricia  A. Karaszewski

Patricia A. Karaszewski

Apr 22, 2017

GRANGER – Patricia A. Karaszewski (Quarles), 90 years old, passed away on April 22, 2017 in Granger, Indiana. She was a great model of independence and resilience to all those who knew her, loved her and will remember her forever.Patricia Anne Quarles was born in South Bend, IN to Andrew and Cyrene Quarles on February 22, 1927. She married Ted...

Martha  J. Rutherford

Martha J. Rutherford

Apr 20, 2017

Mrs. Martha Jane Sharp Rutherford, age 85, of Granger, Indiana, formerly of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Martha was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 19, 1931 to the late Stephen and Lou Sharp. She was a 1950 graduate of Lake City High School, where she played basketball. She belonged to Liberty Baptist Church for...

Kimberly  Jo Riley

Kimberly Jo Riley

Apr 18, 2017

Kim was the beloved wife and best friend of Brad Riley, devoted mother of Matthew Riley and Megan Deiwert, dedicated mother-in-law of Amy Riley and Craig Deiwert, and adoring grandmother of Harrison Riley. Kim was the daughter of Harry and Joann Doyle, both of whom preceded her in death. Kim was the sister of Mike and Chris Doyle. Kim's first...

Janice  T. Colpaert

Janice T. Colpaert

Apr 18, 2017

Janice Lorraine (Tidmarsh) Colpaert, 92, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, while in hospice care at the Shell Point Retirement Community where she had been a resident for 7 years. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on September 5, 1924, she was the daughter of Frank Malcolm Tidmarsh and Ethelwyn (Magee)...

Helen  L. Lambert

Helen L. Lambert

Apr 18, 2017

Helen Louise Lambert, 84, passed away at home Wednesday. Helen was born on January 29, 1933 in Dowagiac, MI to George D. and Juanita M. (Kiggins) Crowel. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Lambert whom she married on December 31, 1964. Also left to cherish her memory is her daughter: Penny J. (Jim) Brennan of Maricopa, AZ, three...

Dr. Darley M. Emenim

Dr. Darley M. Emenim

Apr 18, 2017

GRANGER - Darley Monday Emenim, MD, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning at home.Darley Monday Emenim, MD, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning at home. Dr. Emenim was born on April 13, 1964 in Agbor, Nigeria to the late Pa Felix Emenim Enyagberue and Margaret (Aghabon) Enyagberue. In June of 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria he married Magdalene Adaobi (Adinlofu) Emenim. Dr. Emenim...

James  Edsel Russell

James Edsel Russell

Apr 17, 2017

James Edsel Russell, 92, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday at 5:00pm. Jim was born to the late Clark Lowell and Eva Viola (Wildermuth) Russell on February 7, 1925. He married Inez Mae (Pugh) Russell on January 17, 1945. They were married an amazing 72 years, she survives of Granger. Others left to cherish his memory are his four daughters:...