All Obituaries

Barbara Jane Bray MacMillan of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023 at the age of 69 following complications from a stroke. Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Jane (Walls) Bray. She is survived by her elder sister Patricia (Bray) Uhe and younger brother Robert P. Bray, Jr. She is also survived by her previous spouse Jeffrey MacMillan and their three children Charles, Anne (husband Jeffrey Liu) and Thomas (fiancé Sofia...

Dennis Lee Gramenz, 69, of Elkhart, IN., passed away at 2:07 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dennis was born on September 13, 1953, in South Bend, IN., to George and Bernice (Gase) Gramenz. On May 13, 1972, at St. Monica Catholic Church Mishawaka, Dennis married Diane L. Overholt. Diane survives along with their three daughters:  Brandy (Chad) Ramsey of Elkhart, Wendy Gramenz of Osceola and Kristi Dittman of Three Oaks, MI. along with nine...

Barbara Nowak, 75 passed away at 12:15pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Briarcliff Health and Rehab with her loving companion, Jeff Brown by her side. Barbara was born on February 5, 1948, in South Bend, IN to the late Edward and Matilda (Molnar) Nowak. Barbara was also preceded in death her sister, Jacqueline (Richard) Fry; and nephew, Robert Fry. Barbara will be forever loved by her significant other, Jeff Brown; niece, Tina (Keith) McIntire; nephew, Richard Fry; great-niece, Baylee;...

Beverly Jean Ramsby, 81, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on March 28,2023.  She was born on July 25, 1941, in South Bend to the late Kenneth LeRoy and Francis W. (Wylie) Amerman. Beverly was a Clerk and worked in the Banking industry and for various retail businesses. On June 21, 1974, she married her dear husband Daryl Robert Ramsby who survives. Also surviving Beverly are her children; Jennifer L. (John) Becker of Florida, Cynthia L. Anerine of Florida,...

Nancy L. Vida, 88, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away March 28, 2023.  Nancy was born on March 16, 1935 in New Carlisle, IN to the late Claude and Ruby (Althouse) Pierce. Nancy worked in the Transportation Department for South Bend Community School Corporation for 23 years before retiring. On June 14, 1952, in New Carlisle, Indiana, Nancy married Louis Vida who preceded her in death. Nancy enjoyed doing puzzles, traveling, and going to lunch with fellow retired bus drivers. Surviving...

Donald Joseph Onderdonk, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend at the age of 88. He was born to the late Emil J. and Anna M. (Fuytinck) Onderdonk on June 16, 1934 in Mishawaka, where he remained a lifelong resident of the area. On April 23, 1955 in South Bend he was united in marriage to Rosemary Kay Cox. Along with his wife of nearly 68 years, he is survived by daughters, Jennifer (Chris) Hawkins of Valparaiso, Kristin (Mike) Weaver of...

 Sunrise: December 24, 1930                        Sunset:  March 27, 2023 Mattie Flowers, 92 was born to the union of John and Mary Washington-Dixon in Macon, Mississippi on December 24, 1930 who both preceded her in death. Mattie attended school in Macon Mississippi.  She received Christ at an early age and attended Hopewell M.B. Church in Macon, Mississippi before relocating to South Bend, Indiana in...

Elinor Sharp, of Mishawaka, passed away in her home March 27, 2023, in the presence of her family, at the age of 91. She was born in Florence Alabama to Emmett and Pauline (O’Bryant) Marks.  She was preceded in death by her four older sisters, her infant granddaughter Lanor, and her infant grandson, Evan.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons; Randall (Janelle) Sharp and Mark (Amanda) Sharp; one daughter Jennea (Marshall) Steele; seven grandchildren, fourteen...

Frank Criniti Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on February 11, 1947 in Montgomery, WV, to the late Frank Criniti Sr. and Mary G. Criniti. The oldest of three boys, Frank excelled both in the classroom and on the playing field and was valedictorian and a star athlete at Charleston Catholic High School. Frank’s hard work and dedication earned him a football scholarship to Notre Dame, where...