Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
George J. Berlakovich
Sep 24, 2016
George J. Berlakovich, 56, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of the Lord September 24, 2016. He was born November 26, 1959 to Frank John and Agnes Marie (Horworth) Berlakovich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Berlakovich. On August 6, 1983, George married his high school sweetheart, Yvonne Carlson. She survives. Also left to cherish his memory...
Barry Baumbaugh
Sep 21, 2016
Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2016 after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne, IN on October 31, 1953 to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole "Kelly" Havens. He was blessed with four sons:...
John W. Kirk
Sep 19, 2016
John W. Kirk, 70, passed away in his home September 19, 2016 after a long illness he acquired during the Vietnam War. He was born July 8, 1946, to Harold and Claudia (Dillon) Kirk. They preceded him in death. Two siblings, Phyllis Boyer and David Kirk, also preceded him in death. On April 17, 1983, John married Kathy Montplaisir. She...
Richard Orvis Jr.
Sep 16, 2016
Richard DeVore Orvis Jr., passed away at the age of 77, on September 16, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1941, in South Bend, IN, to the late Richard Orvis Sr. and Eunice (Bachman) Orvis. Richard or “Dick” as many knew him, attended South Bend Central High School, (class of ’59) and kept up with the monthly Alumni lunches....
Janet S. Ferraro
Sep 13, 2016
Janet S. Ferraro, 69, passed away peacefully in her home September 13, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 23, 1946 to Rebecca (Cohen) Kaplan and Joe Mermelstein. On January 7, 1967, Janet married her best friend, Louis J. Ferraro, Jr. He survives her. She is also survived by her daughter, Tammy (John) Moody of Vestal,...
Stephen V. Raymond
Sep 7, 2016
Stephen V. Raymond, 68, died after a near year-long battle with endocrine cancer on Sept 7, 2016 in South Bend, IN. Steve was born January 6, 1948, in High Bridge, NJ and spent his early childhood in Boston and New Jersey. His family moved to South Bend in 1957. Steve graduated from John Adams High School in 1966 and studied...
Betty M. Ruedi
Sep 7, 2016
Betty Marie Ruedi, 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 7, 2016. She was born February 17, 1914 to the late Pearl and Mabel (Porter) Boatman. On October 30, 1941, Betty married the love of her life, John Ruedi. He passed away in 1975. To their union they were blessed with one son, David Ruedi, who survives in Rolling...
John J. Majewski
Sep 1, 2016
John J. Majewski, 71, unexpectedly passed away in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on September 1, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born February 28, 1945 to the late John Walter Majewski and Stella Veronica (Pac) Majewski. On August 14, 1965, John married his high-school sweetheart, Kathy Lauer. She survives him. Their loving union blessed them with...
Craig C. Macnab
Aug 30, 2016
Craig Campbell MacNab, 76 of South Bend, IN, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016, with his family by his side in Memorial Hospital after a fall in his home. He was born in 1939, in Rochester, NY, to the late Donald H. and Hilda J. (née McKerrow) MacNab. Craig grew up in Rochester, NY. He earned a BFA-cum laude in Drama...
Lori J. Putnam
Aug 27, 2016
Lori J. Putnam, 45, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2016. Though she had been fighting an illness, her passing was unexpected. She was born September 11, 1970 to Daniel and Jeanne (Sooy) Putnam. They survive in Pompano Beach, FL. Also left to cherish her memory are three beautiful children, Deneya and Deonte Putnam, and Lawrence Powell,...
John Stephen Vanek
Aug 19, 2016
John Stephen Vanek, 68, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Elkhart on August 19, 2016. John was born on February 16, 1948, child of Stanley and Sophie Vanek. The preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Victoria (William) Cooper of South Bend; and many loving friends from his Logan Center and Benchmark family. John had a...
Ian “Marc” Golden
Aug 18, 2016
Ian "Marc" Golden, 71, passed away unexpectedly at home August 18, 2016 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was born July 12, 1945 to the late Aaron and Sylvia (Katz) Golden. On July 8, 1979, Marc married his best friend, Ilene Golden, she survives of South Bend. Also, left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Lisa Rouske and...
Louise E. Lauer
Aug 15, 2016
Louise E. Lauer, 92, passed away peacefully August 15, 2016 with family by her side. She was born April 18, 1924 in Elkhart, IN. to the late James Fritz and Mildred (Godfrey) Fritz Galbraith. On May 25, 1945, Louise married the love of her life, Richard K. Lauer, Sr. He preceded her in death. A daughter, Susan Lauer, also preceded...
Andrew P. Varga
Aug 8, 2016
Andrew Paul Varga, 45, went peacefully into the arms of GOD Monday in his residence.He was born in South Bend on April 18, 1971 to the late Frank Thomas Varga and Rosemary Anne (Gasko) Siatkowski. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1989 and attended Southwest Michigan College. Andy loved music and did some D.J.ing, He also loved sports, especially...
Gail Dowty
Aug 7, 2016
Gail S. Dowty, 78, passed away peacefully in her home August 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 7, 1938 in Chicago to the late Norman and Edith (Lerman) Schupack, Gail grew up in Chicago, received a B.S. from Northwestern University in 1959, and worked for ten years as a speech therapist in Chicago public schools. On January...
Ruth Weir
Aug 7, 2016
Ruth "Winnie" Weir was born on November 17, 1915 in Georgetown, British Guiana to Johann and Annie (Mitchell) Hutt. She passed away on August 7, 2016 at the age of 100. Winnie married John Hill in 1943. In 1966, after his death and with BG (Guyana) gaining independence from Great Britain, she moved to the USA to live with her...
Gloria Rudzinski
Jul 31, 2016
Gloria (Semanik) Rudzinski, 90, passed away peacefully July 31, 2016. She was born July 15, 1926 to the late William and Katherine (Semanik) Misichko. On April 22, 1946, Gloria married the love of her life, Walter Rudzinski. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, William "Billy" and Bruce Rudzinski. Left to cherish her...
Georgianna Sweeney
Jul 30, 2016
Georgianna Sweeney, 79, died peacefully at home Saturday, July 30 at 3:15 p.m. surrounded by her loving husband and children. Georgia, the youngest of 3 children, was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 21, 1937 to Margaret and Delbert Holmes. She graduated from University of Dayton with a degree in Education. She waspreceded in death by her parents. On June...
Kimberley Rae Pizarek
Jul 27, 2016
Kimberley Rae Pizarek passed away peacefully at her home in Granger after a 2 year battle with cancer. Her loving family was at her side. Kimberley was born March 21, 1953 to the late John “Jack” and Lila (Burtch) Deuitch in LaPorte, IN. She was a graduate of LaPorte High School and Indiana University with an Associate degree in Radiologic...
Yves R. Lonchampt, Jd
Jul 20, 2016
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Mr. Yves R. Lonchampt, 91, joined the Lord in Heaven after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Boufarik, Algeria on May 24, 1925 to Anthony and Emilie Lonchampt. They preceded him in death along with his two brothers: Roger and Camille (Conchita.)Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jacqueline Navarro Lonchampt;...
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