All Obituaries

Edward P. Gielow, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center at the age of 78. He was born on March 28, 1944, in South Bend to the late Harry J. and Esther A. (Lockwood) Geilow. Edward was a 1964 Adams High School graduate and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for 30 years in the office at A.M. General until his retirement. Edward is survived by his three nephews; his cherished Bible group friends Tom and Nancy...

Johnathon W. Lesher, 54 years old, passed away at 6:19 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.  John was born on May 3, 1968 in South Bend to the late Ronald Marvin and Kathleen K. (Dreibelbis) Lesher.  He has been a lifelong area resident.  On March 15, 1996 in South Bend, John and Pamela L. Mandeville were united in marriage. Along with Pam, his loving wife of 26 years, John is survived by two sons, Eric Lesher of Louisville, KY and Joshua...

Douglas B. Strasser, 52 years old, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 3:29 am on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home in South Bend. Doug was born on November 17, 1969, in South Bend to Estel W. Strasser and Joan (Carol) Strasser. On December 5, 2005, in the Philippines, Doug, and Frensarmie were united in marriage. Doug worked in the manufacturing industry for many years at CTE Solutions. Doug lived his entire life as a resident of South Bend.  Along with his loving...

Janice I. (Perkins) Nimtz, 67, of South Bend passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at the Center for Hospice’s Raclin house. Janice was born on February 21, 1955 in South Bend to the late Charles Perkins and Ruth (Smith) Perkins. Janice spent her life in the South Bend area and married Richard L. Nimtz on June 30, 1973.  Together they had two children; Holly (Fred) Awald of Walkerton and Brent (Marie) Nimtz of South Bend. Janice enjoyed working outside, cooking, and...

Tammy Sue Barker, 63, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 5:40 pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Wood Ridge Assisted Living Center in South Bend, IN. Tammy Sue Barker was born February 20, 1959 in South Bend to Bradley M. Lyon Sr. and Betty (Shank) Richards.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Son; James “Dude” Henry Barker III, brother; Basil Lyon, brother-in-law; Robert Giles, niece; Donna Lyon, nephew; Richard “Richie” Willis Jr., best...

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John Charles “J.C.” Gaska came into this world on November 25, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana where he lived most of his life.  He was born to the late John L. and Joan R. Gaska.  His beloved step-father and best friend, Albert A. Ewald, Jr. also preceded him in death.  On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, J.C. entered his final rest to join his parents; grandparents; and two brothers, James M. and Richard A. Gaska in eternity.  J.C. is survived by his three sisters,...

Gerald “Jerry” B. Wright, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born in Bramwell, WV, on April 24, 1941 to the late Charles Neil and Violet Margaret (Underwood) Wright. He was a 1959 graduate of Elkhart High School and a graduate of Ball State University in 1963, earning his bachelor’s degree in teaching. Jerry would go on to teach for 33 years in Edwardsburg Public Schools where he taught 4th and 5th grade and also taught...

Phyllis M Chapman, 91, of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Trailpoint Village. Phyllis was born on October 12, 1930 in South Bend the daughter of the late George and Alice (Wise) Fuchs.  Phyllis grew up in Lakeville and spent her life in the Mishawaka area.   On August 19, 1974 in Shelbyville, TN, Phyllis was united in marriage with the late William “Jack” Chapman.  They shared 41 years of marriage...

Robert J. Bayer III, 73, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Bob was born on May 19, 1949, in San Diego, California, to Robert Bayer, Jr., and Gertrude (Carduck) Bayer, both of whom preceded him in death. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He worked as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry. On October 26, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, after having been together for 29 years, Bob was united in...