Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Johnnie R. Lemley
Apr 21, 2026
Johnnie Ray Lemley, 82, passed away at home in Elkhart on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 after a hard-fought illness. Johnnie was born March 28, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Edwin and Sydney “Flo” Lemley. He moved to South Bend in 1959 and graduated from Washington-Clay High School in 1963. He attended IUSB as an art major before starting his own...
John Edwin Derwent
Apr 18, 2026
John Edwin Derwent, beloved father, grandfather, educator, and lifelong member of the Notre Dame community, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. He was 91 years old. He was born in Chicago IL on July 12, 1934, the third child and only son of the late Paul E. and R. Evelyn Derwent of Chicago.
John graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep,...
Arline E. Newman
Apr 17, 2026
With deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved mother Arline E. Newman, age 102, of Needham, MA, who passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, with her family at her side.
Arline was born in Chicago on November 5, 1923, to her late parents John and Sylvia (Kubin) Barovitch. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo A. Newman. She...
Lorna Flores
Apr 16, 2026
Lorna “Lori” Acantilado Flores, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Mishawaka, Indiana, on April 16, 2026.
She was born on May 17, 1947, in Paete, Laguna, Philippines, to Eugenio Buhay Acantilado and Asuncion Corpus (Navarro) Acantilado. Her father passed away when she was only 17 years-old, so as the eldest of 8 siblings, she became the breadwinner of...
Carson Kenneth Emery
Apr 15, 2026
Carson Kenneth Emery, 31, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Carson was the son of Robert B. Emery and Tamara S. Emery. He was a 2013 graduate of Penn High School and went on to work in the RV industry for many years until he found his passion for work as a line cook at Tradewinds in Mishawaka.
Carson...
Janina Goetz
Apr 15, 2026
Mrs. Janina Goetz, 94, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana with her family at her bedside.
She was born on November 14, 1931, in Katowice, Poland to Simon and Edyta Kupperman. On July 29, 1955, she married the love of her life, Abraham Goetz, in Wrocław, Poland. He preceded her in death.
Janina dedicated many years of...
Hazel T. Nicholas
Apr 4, 2026
HAZEL T. NICHOLAS 1929 - 2026 Hazel T. Nicholas, age 97 of Englewood, Florida, passed away in her home on April 4, 2026. She is survived by two children, Teri Nicholas (Larry LeMaire), Jeffrey (Julie) Nicholas, son-in-law Dallis Lindley, ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, Hazel was preceded in death by her parents William and...
Susan "Suzi" Tankersley
Mar 25, 2026
Susan Jean Veris Tankersley, 80, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on March 25, 2026.
Suzi was born January 26, 1945 in Bremerton, Washington to the late George and Hazel Jean (Topping) Veris. On August 20, 1972, she married the love of her life, Stephen Tankersley, DDS. who survives her.
She and Steve were blessed with...
Darlene Ann Cain
Mar 22, 2026
Darlene A. Cain, 88 years old, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Edwardsburg, MI.
Darlene was born on July 7, 1937, in South Bend, IN to Chester and Helen (Grzeszczyk) Deranek. She was a devoted wife for 37 years to Harvey Dean Cain before his passing on January 6, 2006. Darlene was preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard Deranek...
John T. Trant
Mar 21, 2026
John “Jack” Trant, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on March 21 at the age of 87 in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Born on November 9, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jack lived a life dedicated to his faith and his family.
Jack attended Central High School in Pittsburgh, graduating in 1956, and played for the well-known Morningside Bulldog...
James "Jim" Bussell
Mar 20, 2026
James "Jim" Bussell, 81, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on March 20, 2026. Jim was born on March 16, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Merle and Ethel (Fritz) Bussell.
Despite the challenges of being born with cerebral palsy, Jim taught everyone around him the true meaning of kindness and always enjoyed having conversations with everyone he came in...
Thomas Rudasics
Mar 19, 2026
Thomas J. Rudascis, 78, set sail on his final voyage on March 19, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Tom was born on June 27, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to James and Betty (Lynn) Rudasics.
Tom graduated from South Bend Clay High School and Colorado State University. He had a successful career as a manager and executive in manufacturing.
Tom...
Beverly Plummer
Mar 12, 2026
Beverly Plummer, 78, of Walkerton, Indiana passed away on March 12, 2026 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Beverly was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 27, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Doris (Hudson) Haggerty. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Beverly was blessed with a second chance at love and...
William Noel Farabaugh
Mar 11, 2026
William Noel Farabaugh
(1929–2026)
William Noel Farabaugh, 96, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on March 11, 2026.
Bill lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and deep devotion to family. A veteran, attorney, sailor, historian, and civic leader, he was known to those who knew him best for his kindness, patience, and quiet confidence...
Harley Delos Reeder
Mar 9, 2026
Harley Delos Reeder, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 97.
Harley was born on August 17, 1928, to Alvin and Tressie Reeder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Max Reeder.
A proud graduate of South Bend Central High School’s Class of 1946, Harley went on to...
Dolores Kelver
Feb 22, 2026
Dolores Janet “Tootsie” Kelver, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 22nd. She was 90.
Dolores lived in South Bend her entire life. Born June 9th, 1935, she was shaped by a challenging childhood. She would one day provide something very different for her own children.
She graduated from South Bend Central High School, where she was a member of the...
Rosemary Ellen Crowe
Feb 20, 2026
Rosemary E. Crowe
August 7, 1930 – February 20, 2026
Rosemary E. Crowe passed away on Friday, February 20th with her family by her side. Rosemary was born in Mattoon, Illinois, on August 7, 1930, to the late Frank Fuesting, Sr. and Mary (Link) Fuesting in Mattoon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Bud) Fuesting, Jr. and Edward...
Gary Kuchler
Feb 20, 2026
Gary lost his courageous battle to cancer on…2/20/26
Born: 11/29/1947 to Irene (Patejdl Austin) and Charles Kuchler of Bridgman Michigan.
Born at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Attended Three Oaks High School.
Graduated from Greer Technical School in Chicago, Ill where he received a degree in Automobile Body Work
Career: Body and Fender work
Raised in Lakeside Michigan by his mother, Irene (Patejdl) Austin and...
Earl "Tom" Hibbs
Feb 16, 2026
Earl “Tom” Hibbs (1939-2026) passed on Monday Feb 16th, 2026, at Healthwin at the age of 86. He is survived by his Wife (Carol Shumaker), his 3 sons (Scott, Keith, Brian), his 2 granddaughters (Jordan, Isabella), and his great-granddaughter (Tyler). Tom as he liked to be known, was born in Eldorado, Illinois on June 27th, 1939, to Mary Helen Hibbs...
William Cleary
Feb 10, 2026
William Cleary, 88, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Providence Home By Fir, surrounded by family, after struggling with a brief illness. He was born on January 30, 1938, in South Bend to Wilbur Mallory and Mary Kathleen (Acor) Cleary.
On November 21, 1959, in Granger, he married Mary Christian; she survives along with their 3 children: Mary (Roger) Carville...
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