Lynnette Marie Alexander

June 15, 1967 ~ March 25, 2025 57 Years Old

Lynnette Marie Alexander, 57, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday March 25, 2025, at her home.

Lynnette was born on June 15, 1967, in Mishawaka to Elizabeth and Larry Alexander.  She spent her whole life in South Bend, graduating from Riley High School.  She spent her adult life in the bar industry, working and running dart and pool leagues.  She was employed by Star Darts until they closed their doors and then joined Barb Marroni at Marroni’s before, they also closed.  She went on to work for Diltz where she was currently employed.  She also spent time as a bartender, working at the Cheveron and Z.B. Falcons #80, currently managing the Elks Club #235 where she was getting to know everyone.

Lynnette was a very loving soul.  She was always around for anyone in need.  She had a passion for playing darts and was a well-known shooter around Michiana and would travel to tournaments making new friends everywhere.  She had an entire family of dart players!  She enjoyed spending time outside and, in a pool, or hot tub.  She loved Notre Dame and the Chicago Cubs.  Above all Lynnette loved and cherished her grandchildren.  She was the best Grammy anyone could ask for and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lynnette is survived by her daughter; Jessica Alexander-Banicki, son; Brian A. Rohde, mother; Elizabeth (Nemeth) Alexander, father; Larry (Barbara) Alexander, grandchildren; Jace, Joey, Riley, and Iyzen, and step siblings; Michelle (Shonda) Dewey, Kristi (Christopher) Swope, James (Jennifer) Bickel, and Robert Bickel. Her two dogs, Sophie and Pepito also survive. She received a built in best friend/sister in law, Barb (Doug) Baney along with a special niece, Amanda Thomas.

Lynnette was preceded in death by her fiancé, Brian D. Rohde, maternal grandmother Elizabeth K, Nemeth, and cousin Bradley Hodges.

Visitation for Lynnette will be held from 2pm-5pm on Sunday March 30, 2025, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend.  Visitation will also be held from 10am-11am on Monday March 31, with a funeral service beginning at 11am at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.

Memorial contributions in Lynnette’s name may be made to Palmer Funeral Homes to assist the family in expenses.

Online condolences may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

3/27/2025 djb

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