Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Sandra Tadevich
Jun 1, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Tadevich, 85, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandy was born on September 17, 1940. On January 21, 1961, she married the love of her life, Lawrence “Larry” Edward Tadevich. Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, love, and service to others.
They were blessed with five beloved...
Irene Hay
May 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Irene Flossie (Sayler) Hay (May 20, 1933 - May 31, 2026)
Irene Hay, age 93, passed away peacefully May 31, 2026. Known affectionately as "Nellie,"lived a deeply fulfilling and vibrantly rich life defined by her independence, determination, and boundless curiosity. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to James A. Sayler and Reva Ellen Atkinson, Irene’s story began on a...
Rose Lillian Schwartz
May 27, 2026
September 23, 1924 ~ May 27, 2026 (Age 101)
Rose Lillian (Zubkoff) Schwartz passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Maumelle, Arkansas on 27 May 2026. She was 101 years old.
She was born on September 23, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Isaac and Mary (Kraden) Zubkoff. Her family home was on Chapin Street and she...
Deborah Butler
May 11, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Butler, 75, of South Bend, Indiana passed away May 11, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. Debbie was born to the late Domenick and Naomi Maiuri on February 5, 1951 in Milan, Indiana. Debbie was also blessed with a twin brother, Danny Maiuri who preceded her in death.
Debbie married the love of her life, Larry Lee Butler and they...
Brian Eckert
May 6, 2026
Brian Eugene Eckert, 68, of New Carlisle, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1957, in LaPorte to Albert and Marilyn (Hold) Eckert.
On May 28, 1976, Brian married the love of his life, Theresa Eckert, in Evergreen. Together they shared many years of love, laughter, and family.
Brian was retired, having previously worked in manufacturing at...
Robert "Bob" Pettifor
May 5, 2026
Robert (Bob) Pettifor, 90, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on May 5, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Grace (Loucks) Pettifor; his parents, Arthur and Ruth (Scholl) Pettifor; and brother, Dale (Phyllis) Pettifor. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Bernice (Schultz) Pettifor; brothers, Dean (Sharon) Pettifor,...
Janis Abramson
May 3, 2026
Janis A. Abramson (née Hinton), 92, passed away on May 3, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1933, in Cincinnati, Iowa to the late Robert and Eunice Glascock.
Janis was united in marriage to the late William Abramson on October 24, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2006. Together, they built a life centered on family, love,...
Kaylon Raashad Woods
Apr 27, 2026
Kaylon Rashaad Woods, 38, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana.
He was born to Ronnie Lee Woods and Belinda Gail (Smith) Woods, of Jacksonville, FL. September 6, 1987, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Left to cherish his memory are Ronnie and Belinda, his sister Mariah Woods, and his children, Jaylon and Kenley Woods. His family extends beyond blood. He...
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...
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