South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Jane Ann (Gember) Marz, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Indianapolis on January 19, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1931, in South Bend, to Blase and Angela (Chmara) Gembarzewski and spent her entire life in South Bend except for three brief periods. First, during the Great Depression, when she and her brother moved in with...

Jan 13, 2024

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Jan 13, 2024

Vladimir Luban, 90, passed away January 13, 2024.

Born December 12, 1933, in Melitopol, Ukraine, he was the son of the late Moisey and Rachel Luban.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Emiliya Luban of Mishawaka; son, Vadim (Tatyana) Luban; and two grandchildren.

Vladimir loved nature and stayed active by hiking...

Jan 12, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Salzgeber, age 82 of Granger, Indiana (previously of Parma, Ohio) passed away on January 12, 2024.  He was born in Clevelend, Ohio on July 9, 1941 to the late Joseph F. and Evelyn Mabel (Hauth) Salzgeber.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years to, Shirley A. (Crawford) Salzgeber; devoted father to, Joseph Jr., Steven...

Jan 8, 2024

Millie Mae Shively went home to Jesus on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was 98 years old. Millie was born to the late Omer and Cleo (Decker) Horn on May 13, 1925 in Claypool, Indiana.

Millie enjoyed life to the fullest and had many talents such as painting, playing the piano, gardening, sewing.  She won many awards...

Jan 6, 2024

Charles Edward Hums of Granger, IN, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend with family by his side on January 6, 2024.

Affectionately known as Chuck, he was born on February 27, 1949, to the late John and Marie (Ludwig) Hums. Chuck spent his childhood in the Oakmont Park neighborhood in South Bend, IN, as a...

Jan 4, 2024

Shirley Katz died peacefully on January 4, 2024 in her residence at Wasserman Home, a part of Hebrew Home, in Rockville, MD.  A resident of the Hebrew Home complex for over a decade, Shirley was born in Chicago to Molly (Shellist) and Aaron Schatz and latter moved with them and her sister, Ann (Pollock), to South Bend, where she...

Jan 3, 2024

Angela Michelle Aubrey of South Bend, Indiana passed away at the age of 37 at her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1986, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She is survived by her parents David Howard Aubrey, and wife Kristi; mother, Gail Ellen Streetzel Aubrey; brother, Payton Lee Aubrey, and wife Kathryn;...

2024

John E. "Jack" Mead, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1941, in South Bend to the late Arthur and Nettie (Ortman) Mead.

On August 19, 1967, Jack married the love of his life, Janet (Warner) in South Bend. She survives him. To their...

Dec 31, 2023

Eleanor Gail Knight of Granger, IN, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 31, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1949 in Detroit, MI, to the late Theodore and Eleanor Gail (Lavy) Starosciak.

Ellie, as her friends and family called her, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Nelson Stone, a gentle soul with a mischievous spark who appreciated nature and working with his hands, died December 31. 2023. He was 66.

Born in Springfield, Mass. to Norman and Mary Stone, Robert was one of four children; Marilyn, Gary and David. Marilyn and David preceded him.

He attended local schools and followed...

Dec 28, 2023

James Albert Moore II passed away on December 28, 2023. He was 49 years old. Jamie, as he was known, was born April 15, 1974 in Danville, Illinois. He moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2005 and faithfully worked as a draftsman for StresCore.

Jamie’s memory will be forever cherished by his parents, James Albert and Janice...

Dec 26, 2023

Irene Elizabeth (Ganser) McNulty, a vibrant soul who graced this world for 96 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Mishawaka to the late Simon and Elizabeth (Szabadi) Ganser, Irene's life was a tapestry woven with love, family celebrations, and artistic flair.

She graduated from Mishawaka High School in...

Dec 22, 2023

Ken Bieber, 73, passed away after an accident on December 22, 2023. He was the son of Clarence and Noelle Bieber, and had spent his youth in Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada.

The oldest of 5, Ken was a trailblazer, running cross country in high school and heading east to attend graduate school at the University of Waterloo...

Dec 19, 2023

Denise Becker Roemer, 89, died peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her apartment at Schubert Villa, Holy Cross Village.

She was born on August 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Agnes (McGarry) Becker. The oldest of four siblings raised in the West Lawn neighborhood – on 61st near Hamlin – she was fiercely proud of...

Dec 18, 2023

Mary L. Culp, 81, passed away peacefully December 18, 2023.

Born Aug. 4, 1942 in Hebron, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Margaret (Moe) Stockman.

On September 14, 1963, Mary married the love of her life, Charles R. Culp. He preceded her in death in May, 2023. She was also preceded...

Dec 16, 2023

Bessie Ruth Merritt was born July 6, 1934 at home in Sandcut, (Vigo County), Indiana. She passed away on December 16, 2023 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka, IN after a sudden illness.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Overton and Mary Lee (Bramble) Cottrell; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Linda Cottrell....

Dec 11, 2023

Frederick J. Warner, Jr, 79, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. He was born October 10,1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Frederick and June (Lalowski) Warner.

Frederick married the love his life, Janis Ansell (predeceased), on May 4, 1968 in Johnsburg, IL at St. John’s Catholic Church. Frederick and Janis were blessed with two sons...

Dec 7, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Edwards of South Bend, Indiana was healed into the arms of Jesus, on December 7, 2023. Sandy lived a full life in which she demonstrated a true love of family, friends and God. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Sandra was born to Georgia and Howard...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles Anthony Macke, 82, of Granger, IN, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2023, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Catherine Clare (Evers) Macke; daughter, Jennifer and son, Gregory (Melissa) Macke; granddaughters, Leah and Natalie Macke; sister, Marcella (Andrew) Orsa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He...