South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Jun 15, 2017

Jun 13, 2017

William D. Bickel, 83, of South Bend passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at his home Tuesday morning. William was born on December 3, 1933 in South Bend to the late Mary Frances (Clark) and Dr. David Andrew Bickel, MD. On October 4, 1958 he married the late Marian Katherine Chartier in South Bend. William is survived by his...

Jun 12, 2017

Richard "Dick" Rymer, age 98, formerly of South Bend, died peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017. Mr. Rymer was born September 1, 1918 in Chicago, IL to the late David and Jeanette (Sturm) Rymer. On September 2, 1945, Richard married the former Ruth Tolley. They celebrated 54 wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 1999. Three sisters, Florence Morrison,...

Jun 10, 2017

SOUTH BEND-Christian "Kicker" David Jack passed away June 10, 2017. He was twenty-five years old.Christian was born October 22, 1991 in Rapid City, SD to David Allen and Kelly Dianne (Smith) Jack.Left to cherish his memory are his parents, David Jack of South Bend, IN and Kelly Jack of Westminster, CO; Brother, Nathanial Alan Jack of Westminster, CO; Sister Alexa...

Jun 9, 2017

Surelle M. "Relly" Lavenhar, 88, passed away peacefully in her home June 9, 2017, with family at her side. She was born November 12, 1928 in Santa Monica, CA to the late Leon and Connie (Dressler) Geller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Geller. On September 4, 1949, Relly married the love of her life, Bert...

Jun 9, 2017

Vickie Kay Montel, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born October 19, 1950 to the late Donald and Edwina (Thane) Clark. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly Sue Barnhart; two brothers, John and Paul Clark; two sisters, Judy Montel and Gladys Taylor; and a...

Jun 8, 2017

Peter Stephen Beldotti, 50, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at 1:08am at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Peter was born on June 4, 1967 in Malden, MA. Surviving to cherish his memory are his parents: Phyllis Ann (Ramsey) Seaman of South Bend; Louis J. (Beverly) Beldotti, Sr. of Owensboro, KY; Step-Father: Herschel Workman of Edmond, WV; a son Peter Stephen Beldotti,...

Jun 4, 2017

Inez Mae (Pugh) Russell, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday at 7:45pm in her own home with her family close by. Inez was born to the late Arthur Pugh and Viola Eva (Bridegroom) Pugh on January 31, 1924. She married James Edsel Russell on January 17, 1945. They were married an amazing 72 years until his passing just recently on...

Jun 2, 2017

Carole A. Mammolenti, 77, entered Heaven's gates on July 2, 2017, while surrounded by her family She was born in Mishawaka, IN on September 19, 1939 to the late Gerald "Jerry" and Eunice (Lynch) Pratt. On December 3, 1955, Carole married her junior high school love, Milio Mammolenti. He survives. To their union, they were blessed with four children, Theresa...

May 31, 2017

Emma Jane Kelly, 85, passed away peacefully at 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Southfield Village. She was born November 9, 1931 to the late William and Mabel (Yeakey) Schmidt. On May 19, 1951, Emma married Jack Kelly.He preceded her in death in 1994. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Linda Rudlaff, who died in 2005;...

May 29, 2017

Linda Lee Gibson passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday at 11AM, with visitation 10-11 at Hope United Methodist Church, Edwardsburg. Full obit to follow

May 28, 2017

Rosemary Echard, our Mother, Goddess, Warrior, and Wonder Woman, has left the building after a brief illness on Sunday, May 28. Rose was born in South Bend to Benjamin and Cecelia (Krueper) Turnock. Rose took great pride in being a South Bend "East Sider" and attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a member of the first graduating class from...

May 17, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Hilda Camille (Fletcher) Farrell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 16, 2017

Fort Wayne, IN- Sharon “Sheree” (Wendt) Fate-Vargo at 50, passed Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.She was born August 6, 1966 in Painesville, Ohio, to Frederick W. Wendt IV and Janice Marie (Fisher) Wendt of Eatonton, Georgia.Sheree received her BA in Psychology at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. As a Loving Mother, Sheree is survived...

May 14, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Alexandra Price. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 10, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna L. Lazzara. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 10, 2017

Ruth Marie Kennedy, 81, of Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully May 10, 2017.She was born January 5, 1936 to the late Louis and Edith (Hartman) Weissert.On February 21, 1991, Ruth married William C. Kennedy. He survives. Also left to cherish her memory are two children, Lori Conley (Tim) Glore of Plymouth and Jerry (Kathy) Neidigh of Schaumburg,...

May 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Philip D. Weldy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Abraham Goetz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 8, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Birgit Metzger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.