South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Dorothy Ellen Opferman, 96, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born to the late Stanley and Agnes (Smith) Madey on October 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Joseph Peter Opferman on October 12, 1947. He precedes her in death. Also preceding Dorothy in death are siblings, Robert Madey, Mary...

Apr 21, 2024

Ruth F. Goltz, 100, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. Born December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Freides) Chilow.

On December 15, 1946, Ruth married Herbert Goltz, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edith Weinstein.

Left to cherish her memory...

Apr 20, 2024

Cynthia Ann Doyle, 75, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born March 28, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Wanda (Alldredge) Woods. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Brian Doyle; and brother, John E. Woods, III.

On August...

Apr 20, 2024

Robert (Bob) J. Owens, 91, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas E. Owens Sr. and Edith R. Owens (nee Bognar).

Bob was a devoted and loving father to, Jo Owens (Russell Swann), Rhonda Stewart (Anthony), Sabrina (Sam) Owens-Caballero (Red), and Jeffrey...

Apr 17, 2024

Virginia Ann O’Hara passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center on April 17, 2024, surrounded by her children.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 8, 1925 to the late Owen and Virginia (Blom) McCarthy, and she had four siblings who preceded her in death: Eugene, Walter, Robert and Ronald.

She attended...

Apr 10, 2024

Marian Kay Weinberg, 80, of Granger, Indiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday April 10, 2024.  She was born on August  30, 1943  in Lake Odessa, Michigan to the late LaRue and Betty (Hazzard) McMillen.  She married Thomas Weinberg.  He preceded her in death on May 1, 2020.

Marian is survived by her daughter, Caryn (Ken)...

Apr 9, 2024

Gisela Elisabeth Stopczynski, 80, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on December 1, 1943 in the Pomeranian region of Koszalin, Germany (which is now Poland) to the late Helene and Hans Goepner. They had to flee their home during WWII for the Bavarian area of German where she enjoyed racing in downhill skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Gisela...

Apr 7, 2024

After a short illness, and only three days after his 77th birthday, Daniel Joseph Saracino passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Emily (Schneider) Saracino.

He was a devoted husband, to Marcia Saracino; loving father, to Christina Blakey and her...

Apr 6, 2024

Joyce Marie Macri passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on July 16, 1932 to the late Arthur Hanson and Amanda (Rouse) Lynes in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Joyce graduated High School from Maple Wood Academy and met the love of her life Richard, at Union College in...

Apr 3, 2024

Darlene Ann O'Brien, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024, in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on June 25, 1941 in South Bend, IN.

Darlene was a Gracious and Loving Mother!  She was full of Life, always Listening, always Smiling, always Happy, always Giving, always Caring and always Loving!

She will always be...

Mar 26, 2024

James Scott Flake, 57, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 27, surrounded by family.

He was born Sept. 7, 1966, to Charles James and Rochelle (Jim and Rocky) Flake of Fenton, MI. He was the oldest of three children and a lifelong Catholic.

Akin to all things bright, many often compared Scott to gold, light and...

Mar 25, 2024

Lorrie Ann Kennedy passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 58. She was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania to Ronald and Marion (Meckley) Gotwald on November 6, 1965.

Lorrie is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Stephen; sons, Adam (Erin) and Nicholas (D’Aeja) Kennedy; daughter, Stephanie (William) Powers; brothers, Richard, Michael...

Mar 23, 2024

William Joseph Corbett III passed away on March 23, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born on December 20, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late William Joseph Jr. and Mary (Weimer) Corbett. Bill is survived by his wife, Diane; his children, Mary Corbett, Catherine (Daniel) Freund, Susan (John) Brennan, and William IV (Evonne) Corbett; grandchildren, Patrick...

Mar 23, 2024

Steven M. Paul, known to friends and family as Steve, passed away at the age of 62 on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1962 to Herbert Leroy Paul and Dolores Alberta (Sawatzke) Berge. Steve is survived by his three children, Logan, Levi and Peyton Paul; mother, Dolores (Paul) Berge; brothers,...

Mar 22, 2024

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Mar 18, 2024

Geraldine (Geri) Vasta, 93, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on March 18, 2024. Geri was born January 15, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to the late Salvatore James and Matilda (Simonini) Stocco. Her sisters, Pauline and Josephine, preceded her in death.

On November 28, 1953, Geri married the love of her life, the...

Mar 14, 2024

Joseph Thomas Gabriel 86, a resident of Granger, IN passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home on March 14, 2024. Joe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 27, 1938 to the late Daniel and Gussie (Ranalli) Gabriel.

He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1956, where he actively participated in gymnastics. Following his...

Mar 14, 2024

Our beloved daughter, Amber Marie Fairley, flew to Heaven to be with Jesus on March 14, 2024. Her smile was as big as the sun! She loved and adored her Son, Caleb more than he will ever know. Her laugh was infectious and she always took tender care of people and pets.  She was very forgiving and accepted people...

Mar 12, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Statzer passed away after a short illness with his family by his side at the age of 64.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana on February 24, 1960 to the late Eugene Gordan Statzer and Jennie Lee (Slavachek) Plawecki. She survives.

Jeff is also survived by his wife, Peg; their children, John...

Mar 4, 2024

Manuela G. Tugman passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born on July 22, 1936 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to the late Nabor and Maria (Paramo) Guzman.

Manuela will be forever cherished by her husband, John; their children, Lisa (Trent) Grocock, Tanya (Bill)...