Darwyn "Dar" L. Suran

Darwyn “Dar” L. Suran, 90, of South Bend, IN., passed away at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, in his residence after a lengthy illness.

Dar was born on May 24, 1935, in South Bend to Edmer C. and Lucinda (Dunn) Suran.

On October 20, 1962, in Mishawaka, IN., Dar married Marsca J. Carter. Marsca preceded Dar in death on August 22, 2019. Dar was also preceded in death by his parents and a son, Darren Suran, his sister, Patsy G. Winters, and his brother, Robert Suran.

Dar is survived by a daughter; Melissa (Bobby) Michael of South Bend, IN, and two granddaughters; Jaime Richards and Jillian Richards.

Visitation for Dar will be on Monday, February 23, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  at the Palmer Funeral Home – Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka where funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 24, at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the services. Pastor Ronald Drake will officiate the services. VFW Post #360 will conduct military honors.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637

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