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William J. Goss

1948 - 2020

William J. Goss obituary, 1948-2020, South Bend, IN

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1948

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2020

William Goss Obituary

William J. Goss

Sept. 18, 1948 - Oct. 28, 2020

SOUTH BEND, IN -

William James Goss, 72, of South Bend passed away at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born September 18, 1948 in South Bend to the late Helen (Smith) and Charles Goss and was a lifetime area resident. On August 29, 1976 in South Bend he married Jean M. Green who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Allison Hupp (John) of Columbus, OH; his son, Thomas Goss (Yana) of South Bend; three grandchildren, Nikoli Goss, Lyanna Goss, and Gabe Hupp; his sister, Carole Jones of South Bend; and his brother, Randy Goss (Lin) of South Bend.

Bill served for 30 years with the St. Joseph County Police Department.

There will be no services at this time. Palmer Funeral Home - Welsheimer North Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (parkinson.org). Family and friends can leave email condolences at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 1, 2020.

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ernie marvin

October 26, 2023

rest in peace Bill

ernie marvin

October 26, 2022

you are gone too soon, never to be forgotten

ernie marvin

October 26, 2021

We never forget our loved ones. They are always in our hearts.

Bill Quirk

November 2, 2020

R.I.P, Bill. You were a great guy, and had a great wife who I am lucky to know. We worked together at Sweeney`s.

ernie marvin

November 2, 2020

A nice person. I remember him well. Rest in peace.

Jim Ameigh

November 2, 2020

Great friend and law enforcement officer. Will be missed.

Jim Ameigh, formerly from South Bend

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