South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Amalia Burkus, 82, passed away peacefully October 28, 2024.

Born May 3, 1942 in Transylvania, Romania, she was the daughter of the late Karoly and Margit (Vigh) Ruszkai.

On November 9, 1959, Amalia married Alex Burkus. He preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Amalia (the late Louis) Somogyi and...

Oct 17, 2024

Ken Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2024 at age 95 after a brief illness.

Ken was a consummate gentleman. Absolute kindness and caring were his touchstones. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1929. He spent some of his childhood during the depression at the Thomas family farm in Calvary, Kentucky...

Oct 15, 2024

Dori Ann (Eisenhart) Hale passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at home. She was born on November 21, 1969 in Mishawaka, IN to Everett and Dorothy (Gaines) Eisenhart.

Dori leaves behind 2 children: Samuel (Niki Quick) Hale, Jr. and Ashley (Adam Batson) Hale; 2 grandsons, Alexander and Allan Batson; 2 brothers, Michael and Robbie Eisenhart; and...

Oct 14, 2024

Joan L. Barth, 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. Born on October 3, 1931, she was the daughter of George F. and Dorothy M. (Maurice) Battles dec. She was preceded in death by brothers, Maurice (Pat) Battles and George (Marilyn) Battles and is survived by one brother, Merl (Yaunita) Battles.

On Sept. 20, 1952, Joan...

Oct 12, 2024

Helen Margaret Wellin passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. She was 93. Helen was born on October 15, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota to Francis Patrick and Ruth (Gavin) Meany.

She is survived by her loving children: Thomas Wellin of Bismarck, North Dakota, Kathleen and Joseph Nania of Saugatuck, Michigan, Jane and Jon O’Sullivan of South Bend,...

Oct 9, 2024

Harold Byron Weiland passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, surrounded by his wife and granddaughter, Taylor. He was 83 years old. Harold was born on November 8, 1940, to the late Fred and Mary (Burrow) Weiland in Hammond, Indiana. His Family moved to New Carlisle, Indiana when he was 10 where he attended school and Graduated from New...

Oct 4, 2024

Bernard “Bernie” F. Diedrich passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 81. Bernie was born on December 26, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Arthur J. and Lucille S. (Duck) Diedrich.

To know Bernie was to love him. He had a...

Oct 4, 2024

Mary Ann Szobocsan, 89 years old, of Granger, Indiana died on the morning of October 4, 2024, after finding comfort at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She is survived by her son, John of Granger, Indiana.

Mary Ann was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 9, 1935 to Frances and John Wroblewski.  She...

Sep 25, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Kuboske, age 74, passed away on September 25th at 10:23 PM after a short courageous battle with cancer. Years ago, Patti said that she was hoping that her death would occur late in the afternoon after a long pontoon ride. Although not on the water, Patti did pass away surrounded by family who loved her deeply...

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia A. Paul passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana on September 24, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jerome and Patricia (Doody) Kolar.

Patricia is survived by her son, Sean Ransome; grandson, Nolan Ransome; sister, Liz Miller; brother’s, Jerry, Jim and George Kolar; several aunts...

Sep 14, 2024

Lorraine B. Prorok, a kind and gracious woman, passed away on the afternoon of September 14th at the age of 96 in her residence at StoryPoint, Granger. Lorraine was born on June 8th, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, to Bertha and Joseph Nowak. She graduated high school in 1946 from Villa Maria Academy in Cheektowaga, New York. On September...

Sep 14, 2024

Carol Virginia Diltz Bauer passed away on September14, 2024 at the age of 86.  Carol was born in Mishawaka on October 13, 1937 to the late Plenny C. and Frances (Schmidt) Diltz.

She graduated from Saint Mary Academy of Monroe, Michigan, and then attended Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College, and graduated with a BS in elementary education from...

Sep 13, 2024

Joseph Henry Lemrow III, passed away peacefully on his 83rd birthday, September 13, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Henry and Madeline (née, Warren) Lemrow II of New Hyde Park, NY.

Joseph is survived by his loving children, Jude McCauley Lemrow of Chicago, IL, Erin...

Sep 12, 2024

Keith Alan Smith (66) of Mishawaka, passed away on September 12, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1957, to the late William and Lula (Starnes) Smith in South Bend, Indiana.

Keith is survived by his loving wife Shelly; son, Brandon Clevenger (fiancée Elyssa Kovatch); grandchildren Cameron and Maverick; and sister, Deborah Smith.

Keith loved...

Sep 9, 2024

Brent Charles Schlabach 70, passed away peacefully Monday September 9th, 2024. He was born June 11, 1954 to the late Clyde & Elizabeth Schlabach of Elkton, Michigan.

Brent joined the military soon after high school and served in the US Navy during wartime. He lived and worked in Pigeon, Michigan most of his life. He spent the...

Sep 8, 2024

Richard Anthony Farkas passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1959 in South Bend, IN to the late Robert and Shirley Farkas. She survives.

Richard graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 1978, where he completed 11 years of perfect attendance. He...

Sep 8, 2024

Mary Jane Trant “Doojie”, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on September 8 at the age of 85 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on May 4, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Doojie lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to her family.

Doojie married the love of her life, Jack, on...

Sep 6, 2024

Peter Ward St.Clair passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2024 at the age of 95 with his loving Family at his side. He was born in Sturgis, MI on Feb. 1, 1929 to the late Harold E. and Dorothy (Pryce) St.Clair.

Peter was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 68 years,...

Sep 6, 2024

Kathleen Elisabeth Cecelia Schwab, affectionately called and known by most as “Katie”, entered Eternal Life at 11:28 PM on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Center for Hospice’s Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana. Katie was 33 years old.

Katie was born at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, to John Francis and Tamara Ann (O’Brien) Schwab...

Sep 3, 2024

Lewyn Isaiah Blasko, beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away Sept. 3, 2024, from complications of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). He was 10. He was surrounded by family, including his parents, grandparents and loyal dog, Rex.

Lewyn was born June 28, 2014, in South Bend, Indiana, to Erin Blasko and Radmila Ragimbekov. A lifelong Mishawaka resident, he...