Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Loretta B. Frank

Loretta B. Frank

Jul 2, 2025

Loretta B. Frank, born June 26, 1944, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Loretta grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from North Central High School. On December 26, 1965, she married Robert L. Frank. They moved to South Bend, where Loretta worked as an assistant buyer for Robertson’s Department Store,...

Lisa A. Strong

Lisa A. Strong

Jun 30, 2025

Lisa A. (Comer) Strong, 48, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes on June 30, 2025 at home. She was born January 27, 1977, in South Bend, IN, to Dennis L. Comer and Diana L. (Goldsmith) Comer.

Lisa graduated from Edwardsburg High School, Class of 1995, and then went to Ferris State University to pursue a degree in nursing....

Mitchell Edward Morris

Mitchell Edward Morris

Jun 28, 2025

Mitchell Edward Morris, 90, died on June 28, 2025, in Deerfield, Illinois.

Mitchell was born January 19, 1935, in New York City to Florence and Julius Morris, immigrants from Eastern Europe. The family relocated to South Bend, Indiana. Mitchell attended Riley High School and graduated from Wabash College in 1957. He began his career at Clark Equipment Company and proceeded to...

Ethel Mae Glueckert

Ethel Mae Glueckert

Jun 26, 2025

Ethel Mae Glueckert, 95, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN.

She was born April 9, 1930, in Berrien Springs, MI, to James and Addie (Jones) Hoover. Ethel worked as a communications clerk at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She had a deep appreciation for antiques and took great joy in collecting and surrounding...

Donna Rae Weaver

Donna Rae Weaver

Jun 26, 2025

Donna passed away peacefully at her care facility in Elkhart, IN on June 26th, 2025.

Donna was born in Laporte, IN on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Maxine L. Diamond (Knowlton) and Charles M. Diamond of South Bend. Donna was born at Laporte Hospital as her father was overseas during WWII and Laporte Hospital was the closet to...

David Brian Riggs

David Brian Riggs

Jun 20, 2025

It is with joy and cherished memories that we celebrate the life of David Brian Riggs, affectionately known as "Hawkeye," who passed away on June 20, 2025. Born on September 7, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana, Dave graced this world with his kind spirit and outgoing personality that brought immeasurable happiness to all those fortunate enough to know him.



Dave was...

Joseph Martin Kruppa

Joseph Martin Kruppa

Jun 10, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we are announcing the passing of Joseph Martin Kruppa on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, he was 87 years old.

He was the loving husband of 63 years to Shirley Kruppa; loving father to, Linda (Ken) Montgomery, Lisa (Derrick) Forchetti and David (Rachel) Kruppa. Joe was a beloved grandfather to ten beautiful grandchildren: Krystina (Chad) Van...

Sandra Ann Stouder-Balbo

Sandra Ann Stouder-Balbo

Jun 3, 2025

Sandra Ann Stouder-Balbo, 73, went to her eternal rest on June 3, 2025, at her Granger home with her husband by her side. Sandra was born on April 28, 1952, in Elkhart, Indiana. 

Sandra, known as Sandi to her many friends, had an active life. She was a business owner, avid golfer, animal lover, and Disney movie buff. In her youth,...

Joan Walker

Joan Walker

May 23, 2025

Joan Walker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the North Woods Village memory care facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on May 19, 1926, in Decatur, Illinois, and lived a life full of love, adventure, and family pride.

Joan dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a school teacher and later...

Dorothy Jean Ball

Dorothy Jean Ball

May 23, 2025

Dorothy Jean Ball, a beloved figure in her family and community, and a dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Mishawaka, Indiana, at the age of 94. Born on January 3, 1931, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Albert and Anna Florence (Severin) Seedorf, Dorothy dedicated her life to her family and serving others, leaving...

Robert Paul Stopczynski

Robert Paul Stopczynski

May 18, 2025

Robert Paul Stopczynski, “Dr. Bob”, was a beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather and cherished friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia. He was 74 years old, born August 13, 1950 to the late Alex and Mary Catherine Stopczynski of Granger, Indiana.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Gisela Stopczynski; and his...

Jane Gerarada Mann

Jane Gerarada Mann

May 9, 2025

Jane Gerarada Mann, maiden name Looby, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, culinary master, and benevolent caring soul who served God, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 9th, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana, at the age of 61. Born on July 30th, 1963, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Jane leaves behind a legacy that is filled with rich...

Elizabeth Ann Miller

Elizabeth Ann Miller

May 8, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Miller, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Mishawaka, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on July 10, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Whitford Julius and Evelyn Adeline (Heuchel) Kuhn, Elizabeth dedicated her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, embodying the values of...

David Charles Pozzi

David Charles Pozzi

May 8, 2025



David Charles Pozzi, 65, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

His life began October 7, 1959, in Mishawaka, IN, the second of five children, to the late Robert and Jeanette Pozzi.

David is survived by his siblings: Barbara Pozzi of Mishawaka, Michael (Karen) Pozzi of Granger, Susan (John) Bonadies of Columbus, OH...

Stanley Louis Konopka

Stanley Louis Konopka

May 6, 2025

Stanley Louis Konopka, affectionately known as “Stan the Man” and “Mr. K” passed away peacefully at 82 on May 6, 2025.

Stan was the beloved husband to Carole; loving father to, Theresa Konopka, Jeffrey (Violetta) Konopka, Gina (Kevin) Tyburski, Michael Konopka and Jennifer (John) Killin; fond grandfather to, Holly (Cameron) Lagestee; brother to, Richard Konopka; adored uncle to many; and cat...

Kim Laurie Vrana

Kim Laurie Vrana

May 4, 2025

Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Kim Laurie Vrana announce her passing on May 4, 2025 at Beacon Memorial Hospital under the angel care of nurse Emily. 

Kim was a life-long resident of South Bend, born on...

Sylvia A Bognar

Sylvia A Bognar

Apr 27, 2025

Sylvia A. Bognar passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on the morning of Sunday, April 27th, 2025 in Wesley Chapel, FL, after a brief illness.

Sylvia was born on September 2, 1936, and raised in South Bend, to the late Mathew A. and Julia (Kaplon) Nowak. She grew up in a quintessential Polish neighborhood on the West side where...

Kenneth Wayne Call

Kenneth Wayne Call

Apr 24, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Call, 95, a man whose life radiated warmth and devotion, departed this world peacefully on April 24, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 16, 1929, on the kitchen table of his families’ home in Granger, Indiana, to the late Marion and Jennie (Sears) Call, Kenneth's journey through life was rich with...

Steven Richard Didelot

Steven Richard Didelot

Apr 7, 2025

Steven “Steve” Didelot, 56, passed away in his home April 7, 2025, from an apparent heart attack. Born March 28, 1969, he was the son of Richard Alfred and Mary (Marnell) Didelot. His father preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Didelot of Edwardsburg; sister, Angi Jurkovic of Granger, IN; nephew, Mirko Jurkovic of St....