South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

NILES, Mich.—Edward L. Barrett, 90, of Niles, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021.He was married Feb. 17, 1950, in Hastings, Michigan, to the love of his life Marylyn E. Barrett (Wensloff) who preceded him in death in 2017. Also left to cherish his memory are three loving children, two sons, Steven L. (Sherry)...

Dec 21, 2021

GRANGER-Stacie Marie Stabelfeldt passed away after a short, but fierce, battle with cancer. She was 51 years old. Stacie was born in Arlington, TX on August 27,1970. She attended Sam Houston High school, where she met, and maintained, many lifelong friends. Stacie continued her education at University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in 1992 with a degree in political...

Dec 20, 2021

Frederick Kaelber, 83, of South Bend, died Monday. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / GatheringsTo send private condolences, please visit:  http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Dec 17, 2021

Andy's EulogyGo Fund me for Skylar and Jordan Thammavongsa, please give at (click link) gofund.me/or copy and paste: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2m73s2-paying-tribute-to-andy?qid=84e0b1556019b93175cfefc0d4e01aecAndy's Eulogy I'd like to start off by thanking each and everyone who has reached out to our family and offered their condolences and support for our family in the loss of my brother Anousack (Andy) Thammavongsa. God had decided to call...

Dec 15, 2021

Dorothy Anne (Madden) Berger, of Andre Place, Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15 at St Joseph Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. "Dot" was born in Louisville, KY on April 7, 1925, to Mary Agnes (Murphy) and Thomas Madden, who preceded her in death, along with her older sister, Mary Margaret who then...

Dec 14, 2021

Kathleen Gay (Kronewitter) Jannasch, 78, of South Bend passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14th at the Golden Living Center in Mishawaka after a short illness. Kathy was born January 15, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona where her parents resided while her father was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. She was a lifetime area resident and attended Riley High...

Dec 14, 2021

Mildred June Pope, age 92, of South Bend, Indiana passed away in her home on December 14. She was married to James Carl Pope, age 87, who preceded her in death on November 30, 2016. Both Mildred and James were born Salinas, California. They were both surrounded by family at the time of passing.James and Mildred are survived by their...

Dec 14, 2021

To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Dec 11, 2021

Sandra Sue Opara, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born to the late John Dale and Ruth Elizabeth (Benjamin) Wolf on July 24, 1940 in Niles, MI.Sandra is survived by her children: Margaret (Chokri) Souayah, William Bradley, Ronald Bradley and Valerie (Craig) Wallace; brother, Dale (Janice) Wolf; and two grandchildren, Sherrin Bradley and Emily Chance.Sandra...

Dec 7, 2021

South Bend-After a long and courageous battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, Ross E. "Woody" Jenkins, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on December 7, 2021. He was at home with his wife by his side. The day prior, knowing the end was near, a beautiful living celebration was held for him at home. His family...

Dec 1, 2021

LONETREE, CO-Michael Taylor Lobdell, 68, formerly of South Bend, IN passed away with loved ones by his side on Tuesday December 13, 2021 1:41pm Mtn. Time at home after a lengthy respiratory illness.Mike was born in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Barbara Ellen (Covert) Lobdell on March 20, 1953. He was raised in South Bend and Graduated from John Adams...

Nov 30, 2021

James Andrew Corban passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was 70. He was born to the late John Francis and Lorraine Martha (Frankenberger) Corban on September 24, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana.James married Teresa Toth on April 15, 1972. She survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Judi Ann...

Nov 30, 2021

SOUTH BEND, IN - Patricia Scharlyn Seabaugh (née Carter), of South Bend, Indiana, left this life suddenly on November 30, 2021, to enter her eternal home. She was born in Oran, Missouri, on March 13, 1928, to Frank and Addie Carter, as the youngest of five children, and grew up in nearby Cape Girardeau, amid what she remembered as a...

Nov 28, 2021

Brenda Sue (Hart) Holston passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was 65.Brenda was born to Jack E. and Janet (Pierce) Hart on December 10, 1955, in Elkhart, Indiana.Brenda is survived by her husband of almost 30 years, Alden C. Holston; siblings, David (Edna) Hart, Lori, and Robert; mother, Janet Hart; cats, Mia, and Alex; and her dogs, Casey...

Nov 27, 2021

Joseph D. Lynch, 80, formerly of Lake Placid, NY and Glens Falls, NY, died November 27, 2021 in Michigan, from complications of COVID-19.Born March 10, 1941, in Rutland, VT to Joseph and Vitalia Lynch of Poultney, VT, Joe was a 1959 graduate of Poultney High School; a 1963 graduate of The University of Montreal; and attended The American College in...

Nov 22, 2021

Jean passed away suddenly at age 78 in Mishawaka, IN.She was born in Chicago, IL to Bernard and Eunice (Helmick) Keifer but lived in Niles, since 1970.She is survived by all 4 of her children: Beverly V. Torres,Thomas B. Vance, Steven E. Vance and Mark B. Bowlin; 6 grandchildren: Crystal VanLew, Jennifer Jones, Thomas W. Vance, Kimberly Skeens, Regan Vanceand...

Nov 21, 2021

Our mom, Jean E. Huffman, left this world for Heaven in the very early morning hours of Sunday, November 21, 2021, after complications from a sudden illness and chronic health conditions.Jean Ellen Kammerer was born at home in Kendallville, IN on October 18, 1937 to Art and Aneta Kammerer. She, along with her siblings Bob, Don, Jack and Kathy, attended...

Nov 17, 2021

Nov 15, 2021

William John Carpenter passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021. William was born on June 14, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Reginald Douglas Sr. and Mildred Wynona (Samuels) Carpenter.William married Elizabeth Ann Walsh on November 25, 1989. William and Ann were blessed with 5 children: Caley (Joseph) Prichard, Mary Carpenter, Rebecca (Tyler) Thibodeaux, Peter Carpenter, and...

Nov 14, 2021

Patricia Ann (Cain) Murray passed away on November 14, 2021. Pat was born July 16, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to Dr. Edgar and Mamie Cain as the second of six children. Pat is survived by her six children: William Murray (Gloria Popovich), Kathy Murray Putta (Jack), Tim Murray (Kathy), Ann Cole (Keith Heil), MJ Murray Vachon (Dominic) and Colleen...