ELKHART- Mary Elizabeth (Olson) Parks, 78, of Elkhart, formerly of Portland, OR,
died March 8, 2010. She was born
October 22, 1931 to the late Otto and Marie Olson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Parks.
She is survived by three children, David Floyd and Barbara Parks Perron, both
of Elkhart, and Mark (Julie) Parks of Portland, OR; and six grandchildren,
Christopher Graham, Matthew Anderson, Daniel Floyd, Grace Pulver, Shelby
Parks-Morris and Michael Parks. No services are being held at this time. McGann
Hay Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
John P. Hans
Nov. 29, 1934 - March 6, 2010
EDWARDSBURG - John P. Hans, 75, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away in his home on March 6, 2010, with his family by his side. Born November 29, 1934, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Betty K. Hans. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Susan and Judy, who passed away at birth. On June 29, 1957, he married Sherry Ann Ponto, who survives. Also surviving are two children, John William Hans and his wife, Tonya Teter-Hans, and Susan Ann (Hans) Stewart and Jerry Thompson, both of Edwardsburg; six grandchildren, Matthew, PD (Tracy), Tiffany (Darcy), Ciji (Jared), Christina and AJ.; and five great-grandchildren, Austin, Caleb, Tanner, Douglas and Marissa. John and his wife, Sherry, owned and operated Hans House for 49 years, along with John's parents, and then owned and operated Hans Country Café in Edwardsburg for three years before retiring. John served on the board of the Indiana Restaurant Association for many years and was an avid golfer who recently received a hole-in-one plaque from Rayburn Golf Course in Bristol, IN. He was also an accomplished bowler and played in many leagues throughout his life. John was a lifelong member of the Eagle Lake Yacht Club and enjoyed competitive sailing where he sailed five different classes of boats. John won the National Championship in the National One design boat. After retiring, he enjoyed sailing and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He was a proud Army veteran; he was part of the 2nd Pit Company B-128th, 6th Army Division, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and was discharged in June 1954. He was also a 1953 graduate of Riley High School. Friends may call at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, SR 23, from 3-8 PM on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM on Thursday in Community Baptist Church, US 12 in Edwardsburg, where friends may call one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home, to the American Cancer Society , or to theAmerican Heart Association . To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Jan. 7, 1941 - Mar. 2, 2010
South Bend - Susan (Fenimore) Jay, 69, passed away March 2, 2010, with her family by her side. She was born January 7, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Katherine Dellinger; and two husbands, James Cooper Fenimore and Dennis Jay. She is survived by daughter, Brenda (Mark) Wolgamott of South Bend; two brothers, Tom and Rick Karmolinski; step-son, Dennis Jay; step-daughter, Cynthia Jay; and two grandsons, Tyler and Benjamin Wolgamott. Susan loved her family and her dog, Ms. Bea. They were always put first in her life. For fun, she enjoyed going to the boat and playing poker, online poker and her scratch offs. She was rarely found without her cross-word puzzle book nearby. With only a high school diploma, she worked her way up in the ranks at the University of Notre Dame. After 43 years, she retired as the lead purchasing agent in the Biology Department. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the McGann Hay, University Chapel, at 12:00PM. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Robert P. Rand Sr.
July 17, 1942 - Feb. 27, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Robert Paul Rand Sr., 67, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010, in Hospice House. Bob was born on July 17, 1942, in Plymouth, IN, to Walter and Lois Rand. He was an honorary member of the NAACP, a key component to desegregation in the 1970s, and an active member of the Family Bible Church. Bob was involved in PTA and was president for several years. He was an experimental machinist for Sibley in South Bend, IN, and then he became an emergency medical technician. He was a man that loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind. He had a kind, loving spirit. All who knew him, loved him. Most of all, Bob was known for his warm smile and his quick wit. On September 4, 1965, he married Carol K Nemeth. Survivors include one son, Robert P. Rand Jr. "Robby" of Mishawaka, IN; one daughter, Tammy S. Reihl of Osceola, IN; four grandchildren, Nicole (Nixon) Wagoner of Osceola, IN, Kayla Rand of Mishawaka, IN, Tiffany Rand of Mishawaka, IN, and Amy Reihl of Osceola, IN. A celebration of Bob's (Papa's) life will be held today, March 1, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. McGann Hay in charge.
Dec. 28, 1964 - Feb. 27, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Kenneth R. Janiak, 45, passed away Saturday. He was born December 28, 1964, to the late Leonard and Judith Janiak. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Renee Janiak, both of South Bend; and sister, Denise (Al) Vidmar Wininger of Elkhart. Ken enjoyed golf and fishing, and was an avid Notre Dame, NASCAR and Bear's fan. Following his wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made at Community Wide Federal Credit Union, where a college fund is being set up for Renee. www.mcgannhay.com.
Bernard W. Feingold
November 12, 1935 – February 27, 2010
South Bend-Bernard W. Feingold, 74, passed
away February 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, on
December 26, 2009. He leaves behind two sons, Bruce (Anita) and Jody Feingold;
four grandchildren, Julian, Tristian, David and Joshua; and one adopted son,
Steve Walker, and his daughter, Allison. Funeral Services will be held on
Tuesday at the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel at 2:30PM. Burial will follow
at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit
www.mcgannhay.com.
Lucille Murdock
September 15, 1914 –
February 26, 2010
SOUTH BEND-The gentle soul of Lucille (Kinerk) Murdock
returned to God on Friday, February 26, 2010.
She was born to Frank and Molly (Joyce) Kinerk on September
15, 1914. She attended St. Joseph
School, Central High School and graduated from the South Bend College of
Commerce.
In 1942 she married Howard D. Murdock of Kingston, New
York. They moved to LaPorte where
she lived for 50 years. She was
active in her parish, MQ Bridge Club, American Cancer Society, the LaPorte
Hospital Auxiliary and many other groups.
Her numerous charitable acts were quiet.
Her husband died in 1976. She was also predeceased by her
brother, Louis (Juno) and her two sisters, Florence and Margaret.
She returned to South Bend to live with her daughter, Joyce,
who survives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in South Bend
at 10:30AM. Visitation will be in
the church one hour prior. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery in LaPorte,
IN.
May she now rest in peace with her family who she loved and
missed so much and so long.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Pet
Refuge. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Charles Mintz
July 24, 1912 – February 26, 2010
Mishawaka-Charlie Mintz, 97, passed away peacefully February 26, 2010 in his home. Born July 24, 1912, he was the son of Joseph and Frieda Mintz.
While serving in the army during WWII,Charlie met and married his soul mate, Toby Moss. She preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by four children, Dick (Linda) of South Bend, Dan (Marianne) of Hinsdale, IL, Ilene “Hayya” Mintz of Ithaca, NY and Laura Mintz of New Haven, CT; six grandchildren, Jacob (Lauren) of Chicago, Brian and David, both of Santa Rosa, CA, Tahila of South Africa, and Matt and Adrienne Mintz, both of Hinsdale, IL; and one great granddaughter, Sloane Mintz.
Funeral Services will be held at Sinai Synagogue on Tuesday, March 2 at 11:30AM. Burial will follow at the HebrewOrthodoxCemetery.
1938 - 2010
SOUTH BEND - Lawrence Craig Luther Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13th, at 8:04 a.m. in Regency Place. He resided in South Bend but had previously lived in Gallup, NM, Paw Paw, MI, and wintered in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in South Bend to Edmund James and Margaret (Pierce) Luther. Larry graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956, then graduated from Notre Dame in the Class of 1963. He was a disabled Army veteran, having served in Korea as an enemy code breaker. Mr. Luther then worked as an agent with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He took a leave of absence to help his father in the family-owned beer distributorship, Ed J. Luther Beverages, Inc. He took over Luther Beverage in 1971 following his father's death, becoming the youngest appointed beer distributor by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. He operated Luther Beverage until he sold it in 1981, but continued to work in the beverage industry until he retired. Larry enjoyed Notre Dame football, genealogy, spending time with family, sharing old memories, boating and his RVs. Mr. Luther was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 303. Surviving Mr. Luther are his significant other, Gladys C. Zaremba; his children, Edmund J. Luther III, Katherine M. Niespodziany, Lawrence C. (Marlene) Luther Jr. and Joseph M. (Cheryl) Luther, and 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church, friends may call one hour prior to Mass in church. Entombment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call also on Thursday from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. in McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road), where a parish vigil service will start at 8 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his companion, Gladys, for taking such good care of their father in his final years. Memorials in Larry's memory may be made to the St. Pius X Building Fund. Condolences to the family or for directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com
Carolyn Crim
August 20, 1925 – February 13, 2010
MISHAWAKA--Carolyn Crim, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away
February 13, 2010. She was born August 20, 1925. Carolyn is survived by her
former guardian, Virginia Black of South Bend; and many friends at Logan Center
and Golden Living Center. She loved music, taking walks and eating special
treats. Her funny pranks and smile will be missed. No services are being held
at this time. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
May 17, 1930 - Feb. 13, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Theresa M. (Lovas) Sieradzki, 79, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2010, with her family by her side. Born May 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Lovas. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ervin Lovas. On September 2, 1950, Theresa married her true love, Raymond J. Sieradzki, who survives in South Bend. She is also survived by two daughters, Renee (Robert) Kosanovich of South Bend and Lori (Frank) Ermeti of Mishawaka; three sisters, Lucyann Lovas of Mishawaka, Evelyn (Stanley) Nowicki of South Bend and Joan (the late Eugene) Carrico of Mishawaka; five grandchildren, Joel (Monica), Matthew (Bryn) and Joshua Fletcher, Josh and Ben Kosanovich; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Anna Rose, Ethan and Brody. Theresa was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma to all of her family. She was kind to everyone and left a lasting impression with anyone she would meet. After 20 years she retired as the operations manager for the IUSB Bookstore. She was a woman of great strength and faith, and was a lifetime member of St. Anthony dePadua Catholic Church. She also helped on the Prayer Line. Friends may call in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Drive, on Monday from 4-8 PM, with the Rosary being held at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Saint Anthony dePadua Catholic Church, where friends may call one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Anthony's Church. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Bernard Joseph Barron
September 8, 1945 - February 11, 2010
GRANGER-- Bernard Joseph Barron, 64, passed peacefully on February 11, 2010. He was the son of the late Bernard and Monica Barron. Survivors include his wife, Li Wei; daughter, Christine; and sister, Dolores. He had an extensive career as an Electrical Engineer at Texas Instruments and Bayer, and was Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. A memorial service will be held Monday at 2:00PM in Our Lady Fatima Chapel in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. To send condolences, visit:www.mcgannhay.com.
Feb. 5, 1920 - Feb. 10, 2010
GRANGER - Mrs. Ruth Alice (Walker) Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully in her home early Wednesday morning. She was born in Kansas City, KS, to Don & Alice (Tollen) Bangs. Ruth graduated from Silver Creek High School, Silver Creek, IN. She earned a BS in Early Education from Bethel College and her Master's in Elementary Education from Indiana University Bloomington, and taught Remedial Reading in the elementary grades for Mishawaka and PHM School Systems, retiring in 1972 after 15 years. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Morlan-Hersom (John) of Granger and Jerilyn Carter-Klein (Michael) of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandsons and eight great-grandchildren, Dr. Robert Morlan, DMD (Adrienne) of Plymouth, MA, and their children, Nicole & Paige, both age 5, Dr. Thomas Morlan, OD (Lori) of Granger, and their children, Nicholas, age 10, Alex, age 7, and Nathan, age 5, and Travis Carter (Lisa) of Dallas, TX, and their children, Braeden, age 15, Cole, age 13, and Lilly, age 8; and an ex-son-in-law, Don Morlan (Barb) of South Bend. She was predeceased by her son, Robb Baker; four husbands, Paul Baker, Harold Walker, Robert Slaughter and Gordon Johnson; and siblings, Don Bangs, Jon Bangs and Betty Smith. Mrs. Johnson spent all of her retirement in Ocala, FL, until 2000; since her husband had passed away she came to live with her daughter Cheryl and her family here in Granger and stayed with her until she passed away. A special thanks to Memorial Home Healthcare and especially to Brenda H. and Susan M., without whose help Cheryl never could have kept her mom at home. They were as loving and caring as if she were their own mother and was such a big help to Cheryl personally. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 19th, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Rev. Joyce Kuhn officiating. Her ashes will be entombed that same day at 2 p.m. in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, IN. In lieu of flowers Ruth's family requests memorial contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to the PHM Educational Foundation, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545, for use in Remedial Reading. To send condolences to the family log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Bennie Jacobs
May 31, 1922 – February 4, 2010
South Bend-Bennie Jacobs, 87, passed away on Thursday,
February 04, 2010 in his home. He
is survived by his daughters, Shonnie (Lou) Klatch, Gina Jacobs and Esther (Albert)
Goetz; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Miriam), Rachel, Aaron, and David Klatch,
and Shira, Abby, and Joel Mann; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. He is also survived by
his dear brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Erv and Corky Karlin, and
sister-in-law, Sarah Jacobs. His beloved wife, Carol, preceded him in death 26
years ago. Bennie was born in
Mishawaka and lived in South Bend his whole life. He served in the US Navy during WWII, graduated from Purdue
University, and retired from Bendix after many years of service. Bennie was an avid bowler, soft ball
player, handball player and swimmer during his early years and continued to be
devoted to exercise at the YMCA until his latest illness. He was a member of the Hebrew Orthodox
Congregation.
Funeral Services will be today, February 5 at 11:30 am in
the chapel at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. Burial will follow. Donations may
be made to the Hebrew Orthodox Congregation. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
July 1, 1934 - Jan. 29, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Lillian Mae Sult (Priester), 75, passed away peacefully and pain free on January 29, 2010, at 12:25 AM, at home in South Bend. Lil was born on July 1, 1934 in South Bend, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Priester. A graduate of Riley High School, class of 1952, Lillian held various clerical jobs and spent 19 years, before retirement as a clerk, in Quality Control at the AM General Plant. On October 17, 1959, she married John D. Sult, who survives, along with their two sons, Dave (Debbie) and John (Lisa) of South Bend; and daughter, Debbie (Mark) Vaske of Fountain Hills, Arizona. She also leaves, to cherish her memory, her eight grandchildren, Stephanie, David, Josh (Haines), Jessica, and Johnny Sult, as well as, Clay, Amber and Matthew Vaske. Lil was an avid Notre Dame fan and NBA basketball fan. She loved watching The Price is Right, even traveling twice to California to be a part of the studio audience. She was a phenomenal Euchre player with friends and family, as well as, playing online. Lil also enjoyed spending time outdoors and relaxing in the sun. She spent her last few days on earth laughing, and playing Euchre with her daughter and granddaughters. Per Lil's request, there will be no services or funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Max Cossman
Feb. 23, 1919 – Jan. 26, 2010
GRANGER – Max Cossman, 90, passed away Tuesday while
visiting his daughter’s home in Los Angeles, CA. Max was born in Warsaw, IN to the late Nathan and Esther
Cossman. He married Bette Soslowsky on June 13, 1945, she died July 16,
2002. Member Sinai Synagogue, US
Navy Captain in WW II. Surviving
daughters: Elaine Cossman, Shelley (Brian) Osborne and a grandson Geoffrey
Osborne. Funeral Monday 11:00am, McGann Hay, Forest G.
Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood at Jefferson. Burial Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka with military
honors. Condolences: www.McGannHay.com.
Ruth B. Garnitz
Mar. 3, 1914 –
Jan. 25, 2010
SOUTH BEND – Ruth
B. Garnitz, 95, died Monday Hospice House. Born Kalamazoo to Morris and Sophie
(Hirsch) Willage.Nov. 3, 1947
married Irving Garnitz he died Feb. of 1969.She was Personel Director at the War Dept.Surviving children: Rick (Signe)
Garnitz of Atlanta, GA, and Linda S. Garnitz of Hong Kong, China; a
granddaughter Sarah Garnitz, Boston, MA and step-grandchildren Oliva, Lional
and Tim McNamara all of Atlanta.Services tomorrow 11:00am, at Temple Beth-El.McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel is assisting. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery.Memorials Temple Beth-El. www.McGannHay.com.
May 19, 1944 - Jan. 24, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Larry K. Ditsler, 65, passed away at 6:08 AM Sunday morning in Ironwood Health & Rehab. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Cadillac, MI, to the late Rosella H. (Longley) and Harry R. Ditsler. Larry moved to South Bend with his family in 1950 and remained here the rest of his life. He attended Logan Center School and worked in the Logan Workshop Program. He is survived by his three older brothers, Robert G. (Linda) Ditsler of South Bend, Gene L. (Marjorie) Ditsler of Warsaw, OH, and William H. (Linda) Ditsler of Tucson, AZ. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was a 55-plus-year member of First Christian Church and his beloved Sunday School Class known as "The Fellowship Club." He loved to read and watch his favorite television shows on WSBT-TV. Going to town on the bus was a daily ritual that he enjoyed, rain or shine. His favorite love was Notre Dame football. Larry always claimed to be "Irish" in their honor. There will be no funeral. A church memorial service will be celebrated at a later date. McGann Hay, University Chape,l is handing the cremation arrangements. To send condolences to the family log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Richard M. Villwock
July 20, 1950 – January 22, 2010
South Bend-Richard “Rich” Villwock, 59,
passed away January 22, in Hospice House, after a courageous battle with
cancer. He was born July 20, 1950 to Herman and Ella Mae Villwock. His father
preceded him in death. His mother survives in TX, along with his wife of 30
years, Linda; daughter, Anne-Christine (Bruce) Burgamy of Mishawaka; and two
wonderful grandchildren, William and Abigail. Cremation has taken place and a
private memorial service will be held at a later date. To send condolences,
please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Jan. 13, 1941 - Jan. 21, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Gwendolyn "Gwen" B. Powell, 69, of South Bend, IN, passed away January 21, 2010. Born January 13, 1941, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mildred Burriage. They preceded her in death, along with her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Nancy Powell. Gwen was a fabulous mother and loving grandma and great-grandma. She is survived by her three children, Rod (Laura) Powell of Rochester, IN, Ken (Judy) Powell of Kansas City, KS, and Heather Dixon of South Bend; six grandchildren, Mike, Danny, Jessica, Brandie, Cassie and Christopher; and six great-grandchildren, Nyah, Chloe, Liam, Logan, Kylie and Alex. She will be remembered as being very honest and having a strong will. She was a great cook and good friend to many. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in her name, to the COPD Research Foundation. To send condolences or share memories with the family, please visitwww.mcgannhay.com.
Nov. 8, 1920 - Jan. 21, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Mrs. Valis G. "Genny" Musselman, 89, passed away Thursday in the residence of her daughter, Charlene. She was born in Millcreek, IN, to Earl and Alma (Worthington) Huffman. She was married in 1940 to "the love of her life," Quentin R. Musselman, who passed away on Sept. 23, 1987. Genny had been employed by the Indiana Toll Road as the Food Service Supervisor in charge of all the restaurants on the east half of the Toll Road. She is survived by her children, Charlene A. Musselman of Mishawaka, Carol A. Rozanski of Elkhart and Quentin A. Musselman of Amarillo, TX; a sister-in-law, Florence Huffman of South Bend; two grandsons, Anthony Lombardi of Mishawaka and Adam A. Rozanski of Elkhart; and two great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband she was also predeceased by her brother, Ray Huffman, and a great-grandson, Matthew G. Rozanski. Genny was an avid crossword puzzle and card player. She will be remembered by many for her famous neighborhood Poker and Canasta parties. She enjoyed cooking (especially her Ginger Bread Houses) and decorating: "she had very good taste. She loved shopping at Thrift Stores. She had a good business sense about her managing their rental properties after her husband died. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood Drive at Jefferson, where the funeral will be on Tuesday at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled Americans Veterans Association. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on towww.McGannHay.com.
Brent L. Geiger
June 29, 1981 to Jan. 20, 2010
GRANGER—Brent Lewis Geiger, 28, passed away suddenly
Wednesday evening at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka of an
illness. Brent was born in South
Bend to Dorothy (Granbacka) and Paul. L. Geiger who survive of Granger. Also surviving is his sister Christie
(Jason) Krause of Elkhart and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by all four
grandparents and an aunt Helen Huggard in 2002. Brent was in the graduating class of 2000 at Penn High
School where he was a member of the 1996 and 1997 State Championship Football
Teams and a member of the Track Team making it to the State Finals two years in
a row in both the Shot Put and Discus, the first time in school history anyone
had done that. He graduated from
Indiana University Bloomington in 2004 with a BS in Environmental Sciences and
a minor in Business. While at IU he was a member of TEK Fraternity and was on
the Dean’s List. When he attended Schmucker Middle School he was the Bi-county
Wrestling Champion in his weight class, which he was very proud of. After college he worked as an
Operations Manager at Frito-Lay in Cincinnati, Ohio. While there he was a member of the Pacific Asian National
(PAN) a professional trade group.
Through work he was involved with the Susan B. Koman Race for the Cure,
the Homeless Shelter and USMC’s Toys for Tots. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am
Saturday, at St. Pius X Catholic Church of which he was a member with Msgr.
William Schooler, Pastor, officiating.
Friends may call from 6-8pm TONIGHT at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations
| Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.) and one hour
prior to the Mass in church. There
will be a Wake Service at 6pm tonight in the funeral home. He loved his late dog Star so the
family wishes to have memorial donations in Brent’s memory made to the St.
Joseph County Humane Society, 2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN, 46545. To send condolences to the family or
for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Vera
Littleton Miller
August
23, 1912 - January 19, 2010
SOUTH BEND, IN--Vera
Miller, 97, passed away at Ironwood Health and Rehab. Vera was born in Parker,
South Dakota, in 1912. Her parents were Frank Joseph Fritz (1887-1960) and Vera
Irene Stevens (1890-1978). About 1913 her family moved to Alberta, Canada.
Because of her mother’s poor health, they were told to move to New Mexico. In
1915, they moved to Raton, New Mexico, where Vera and her brother Leonard grew
up. After graduation from Raton High School, she attended beauty college in
Denver and started working as a beautician. In 1937 she moved to Santa Fe, New
Mexico, where she met and married Glen Berlin Littleton (1912-1975). They had
three children, one of whom lived only six hours. After Glen’s death, she took
a trip to the Holy Land where she met Oscar Edwin Miller (1897-1989) of San
Antonio. They were married in 1978 and she moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 2002
she moved to South Bend, Indiana, to be nearer her daughter. Vera was a
beautician for over 50 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church
in Santa Fe and later in San Antonio. She was an amateur artist and won three
awards from a senior citizen art contest in Texas. She loved to grow flowers
and had a large flower garden in Santa Fe. Vera is survived by two children:
Richard (Judi) Littleton who lives in Austin, Texas, and Ann Littleton, who
lives in South Bend. She has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her
ashes will be interred at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. There will be a
memorial service for the family in June. Contributions in Vera’s memory may be
made to Fairview Cemetery Preservation Association, PO Box 5958, Santa Fe, New
Mexico 87502. McGann Hay, Forest
G. Hay Chapel is assisting with the cremation. To send condolences to the family log on to:
www.McGannHay.com.
SOUTH BEND - Helen J. Homman, 83, passed away January 15, 2010. She was born May 27, 1926 to the late Walter and Calla Dell Correll. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Russell; son, Roger (Dawn) Homman; two grandchildren, Dennis (Stephanie) Homman and Diane Pierce; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Connor Pierce; daughter-in-law, Jackie Homman, all of South Bend; and brother, Walter Correll, Jr. of Denver, CO. Memorial services will be held at a later date. To send condolences, please visitww.mcgannhay.com
June 22, 1924 - Jan. 13, 2010
SOUTH BEND-Mrs. Ruby L. Stratigos, 85, died Wednesday morning at 9:00 am, at Shubert Villas, Holly Cross Village, surrounded by loved ones. Ruby was born on June 22, 1924, in Muncie, IN. She graduated from Ball State University and taught at Lakeville High School. She later served on the South Bend Community School Corporation Board in 1966. On June 22, 1947 she married George S. Stratigos, who preceded her in death. Ruby was a member of the Service Guild, Pi Phi Sorority, The Good Samaritans and St. Andrew's Greet Orthodox Church of South Bend. Her favorite hobbies included knitting, playing Bridge, working in the garden and travels to Greece. Most importantly, Ruby was a beloved guiding force in her children's lives and an adoring and treasured Yiayia to her grandchildren. She and her husband George purchased the franchise and started Barnaby's Pizza here in 1969. Ruby is survived by her three children; Spyridon "Don" Stratigos (Niki) of Bloomington, IN, Amelia Stratigos (James Allen) of Spokane, WA, and John Stratigos (Kate) of South Bend; and her grandchildren: Gabriel Stratigos (Stacey) of Atlanta, GA, Alexi Velis Weirich (Kent) and Dr. Nick Velis of San Fransisco, CA, Nick and George Stratigos of Bloomington, Johanna Stratigos of Scottsdale, AZ, Michael Stratigos of South Bend and three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Cannon and Sayre. "May Her Memory Be Eternal." Funeral service will be at 11:00 am, on Saturday, at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church. Friends may call from 10-11:00 am in the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations maybe made to St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church. To send condolences to the family log on to: www.McGannHay.com. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Method and his staff, the loving and supportive people at Schubert Villa, Senior Helpers and Hospice of St. Joseph County.
Marilyn Miller Doyle
July 30, 1923 – January 13, 2010
South Bend-Marilyn
Miller Doyle, 86, was born July 30, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Welby West
Miller and Maude Harrison Miller, and passed away peacefully in Memorial Hospital of South Bend on the morning
of Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
She was also preceded in death on November 30, 2005 by her brother,
Welby Harrison Miller. She is
survived by a son, James Leon Doyle of Mishawaka, Indiana; Welby’s wife, Audrey
Lois Miller; and a nephew, Kurt Paul Miller, both of South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Doyle was an elementary school teacher in the South
Bend Community School Corporation for 32 years, both at Perley and McKinley
Schools. She belonged to the
former Alliance Francaise, several educators’ organizations, and the Leighton
Center. She was a long-time member
of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of South Bend. Marilyn studied two years at Sophie Newcomb College, a part
of Tulane University in New Orleans, and was married in 1944 before bringing
little Jimmie into the world in 1945.
Returning to South Bend in 1948, she finished her degree work at St.
Mary’s. Mrs. Doyle was granted a semester sabbatical in 1971 for
educational travel in Australia and New Zealand. She traveled many areas of the world including China, France
and Hawaii. She had a strong
interest in the study of French and Spanish. A Memorial Service will be held at in the First Christian
Church of South Bend on Saturday, January 16 at 10:00AM. The family would welcome memorial donations, in Marilyn’s
name, to the First Christian Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. To send condolences, please visit
www.mcgannhay.com.
Feb. 26, 1919 - Jan. 12, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Harold G. Gerstenkorn of South Bend, Indiana, died on January 12, 2010, at the age of 90. He was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Oscar and Lillian Gerstenkorn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by two sisters, Lois Frenthway (Robert) and Janet Nason (Robert). He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, David (Pamela Tomlinson); and daughter, Linda Weaver (Robert) of Niles, Michigan; two granddaughters, Laura Kolo (Weaver), husband, Michael, and Melissa Long (Weaver), husband, Michael, both of Edwardsburg, Michigan; and three great-granddaughters, Sara Kolo, Jessica Kolo and Abigail Long. When Harold was a young boy, his family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. He married Doris Albertson of Kalamazoo on Sept. 1, 1939. Shortly after, they moved to South Bend where they lived for over 40 years. In February 1944 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged in May 1946. In 1964 Harold founded NIMET Industries with three business partners. Harold became the sole owner of NIMET Industries in 1974. He developed many new customers, and developed many new business relationships with local, national and international clients. In 1978, NIMET expanded to a new facility in the Airport Industrial Park where they soon grew to over 50 employees. In 1981 he sold the company and retired to Marco Island, Florida, where he and his wife lived for 10 years, then later moved to Venice, Florida, for 12 years. He spent most of his time deep sea fishing and traveling with his wife. They were fortunate enough to travel to many places around the world and especially enjoyed remote locations, which Harold spent a lot of time researching and planning their trips. In 2002 they moved back to South Bend to be near their family. Friends and relatives may call one hour prior to the service which will be held in the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel at 13260 SR 23 on Friday, January 15, at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Jeff Reese of Hope United Methodist Church in Edwardsburg presiding. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Ralph C. Brown
Aug. 29, 1924 - Jan. 11, 2010
SOUTH BEND--Ralph C. Brown, 85, passed away on January 11, 2010 at Sanctuary of Holy Cross, after a long illness. He was born August 29, 1924, in Huntington, IN to the late Cleo Chester and Nellie Mae (Coddington) Brown. On November 8, 1947 he married Mary Margaret Coty. He is survived by his wife, Mary; five children, Terrence (Mary Margaret) of Bremerton, WA, Gregory of South Bend, Christopher (Debbie) of Hollister, CA, Eric (Tami) of South Bend, and Lisa Marie Solomon (Randy) of San Jose, CA; eight grandchildren, Justine, Jacob, Nicholas, Samuel, Patrick, Danielle, Zachary, and Joshua; and five great-grandchildren, Lenny, Madeline, Jessica, Jacob, and Nathan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol (Sendo), his brother Robert, and his grandson, Matthew Brown.
Ralph graduated in the first graduating class at John Adams High School in 1942. From there he attended Indiana University (Sigma Pi) until May 1943, at which time he enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served on the U.S.S. Yorktown (The Fighting Lady) and was honorably discharged in February 1946. He received a number of medals and commendations while serving his country.
After his marriage to Mary, he worked for Uniroyal, The Studebaker Corp., and The South Bend Tribune, before spending the majority of his career in the Real Estate business. He continued working, part-time, up until August 2008, when he broke his hip, which was the beginning of his extended illness. He loved his family and enjoyed telling them and others, stories of his many life experiences. He also enjoyed spending time on his computer. He was a big Notre Dame and Cubs fan.
He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. He will be missed and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a good friend to many.
Ralph's family would like to thank all the wonderful people at St. Joseph's Med. Center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, and the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, who provided such loving care for him during his illness, as well as all the support and care he received from his family and friends.
A memorial service for Ralph will be scheduled this summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46635. To send condolences to the family log on to : www.McGannHay.com.
April 17, 1944 - Jan. 8, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Jack Alvin Nemeth, 65, of South Bend, passed away in his residence on Friday of an illness. He was born on April 17, 1944, to the late Wendell Robert and Elizabeth Marie (Newlun) Nemeth. Jack was a graphic designer, having worked at the South Bend Tribune until he had to retired in 2003 for health reasons after 22 years of service. Mr. Nemeth served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved the Chicago Cubs baseball team. He is survived by his daughter, Shari Nemeth of Scottsdale, AZ; and five siblings, Max (Barb) Nemeth of Mauldin, SC, Dorothy (Lee) Emerick of Elkhart, Carol (Bob) Rand of Mishawaka, Wendell (Ann) Nemeth of Niles and Beth (Chris) Mitchell of Mishawaka. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Drive at Jefferson, with Rev. Reed Anderstrom, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, where military honors services will take place. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the charity of the donor's choice. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to:www.McGannHay.com.
Sep. 28, 1982 - Jan. 5, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Christopher James Bankowski, 27, passed away Tuesday at 4:22 p.m. at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, with his family by his side. He was born September 28, 1982, in South Bend, the son of James E. and Julianne E. (Varga) Bankowski. They both survive along with his sister, Karen E. (Don) Thornburg; a niece, Emily Thornburg; paternal grandmother, Dolores Bankowski; and two close friends, Annie Shepard and Chris Edwards, all of South Bend. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry Bankowski; and maternal grandparents, Edward and Tillie Varga. Chris also leaves behind his cherished pets, Bosco and Molly. Chris attended the South Bend public schools and graduated from John Adams High School, Holy Cross College and IUSB. He was currently doing graduate work at Ball State University. He was a member of St. Anthony's Parish, and was a United Way Poster Child for St. Joseph County when he was a child. He was a huge sports fan. The Cubs and Notre Dame were among his favorite teams. He also loved all music and played the violin. He had worked as a substitute teacher in the South Bend Community School Corporation and as a correspondent for the South Bend Tribune. Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday in Saint Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. The Mass will be held in the church on Saturday at 11:00 AM, where friends may call one hour prior. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and caregivers who helped take such good care of Chris over the years. His wonderful spirit, love of life and strong will will be missed by many. The family requests to honor Chris's memory in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spina Bifida Association, 4590 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC, 20007; or to LOGAN, PO Box 1049, South Bend, IN 46624. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. Arrangements are being made by McGann Hay Funerals |Cremations | Gatherings, University Chapel.
Barbara Elaine Rubin
Sept. 11, 1942 – Jan. 6, 2010
South Bend -- Barbara E. Rubin, 67, passed
away January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Anne
Rubin. She is survived by her sister, Vicki Zusman of Champagne, IL; nieces,
Rochelle Batchelor and Amie Belcher; nephew, Steve Zusman; and close friend,
Joyce Gearhart of Granger. Barbara
retired from the South Bend Police Department. Funeral Services will be Friday
at noon in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel. Burial will follow at the
Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. www.mcgannhay.com.
Stanley F. Norman, Jr.
Feb. 13, 1933-Jan. 4, 2010
GRANGER- Stanley Felton Norman, Jr., 76, passed away
peacefully at Regency Place late Monday. Stanley was born in Norfolk, Virginia
on February 13, 1933 to Stanley Felton Norman, Sr. and Mary Deborah (Dudley)
Norman. At an early age, he
attained the rank of Eagle Scout with two palms. He was an accomplished musician, most notably a trumpeter in
the Norfolk Fire Department Band as well as the Maury High School Band, and the
Bruce Roberts’ Orchestra. If you
needed a good jazz trumpet player, he was it. He graduated with honors from Maury High School, studied at
William & Mary Extension in Norfolk, Virginia, for a year, and subsequently
moved to Richmond, Virginia where he became a pre-med student at the University
of Richmond. He decided not to go
into medicine after graduating with a degree in Chemistry, but obtained a
Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Richmond. He then joined International Minerals
and Chemical Corporation (IMC) in Skokie, Illinois as a Product Sales
Manager. He and his family moved
to Lincolnshire, Illinois, where he continued playing the trumpet, especially
in the Chamber Pot Six or Seven Dixieland Band. Several years later, he purchased a mineral and vitamin (for
livestock and domestic animals) mixing and packaging company on the south side
of Chicago. In the beginning, he
acted as salesman, nutritionist, chemist, and manager of the plant for several
years. As the business grew, he
moved the company to Bremen, Indiana, where he continued as President of the
company, BFC Industries, until 1998, when he sold the business and retired. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah N. Sandroni in August. Surviving
are a son, David F. (Staci-Marie) Norman, his daughter’s husband Michael
Sandroni; five grandchildren, Alex (Mary Walsh) Sandroni, LTGR, Adam (Caitlin Fitzgerald) Sandroni, Christian Sandroni, MIDN, Riley
Norman, and Calla-Marie Norman.
Services are on Saturday, January 9, at 10:45am, in the First
Presbyterian Church of South Bend, 333 W. Colfax Ave, with visitation prior
from 10-10:45am, in the church.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers and
condolences are being accepted at www.McGannHay.com.
Daniel A. Wainscott
June 22, 1950 – Jan. 1, 2010
SOUTH BEND, IN – Daniel
A. Wainscott, 59, died at Memorial Hospital. He was born to Lonnie Lee and Virginia (Ciesiolka)
Wainscott. His father survives
along with a daughter Dana Wainscott, a sister Debbie Wainscott and an aunt
Ramona (Charles) Willis. Dan
retired from RACO, was a US Army Veteran of Viet Nam War, was a member of
Communication Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC # 84913, VFW and American
Legion. No services are planned
with cremation. Donations to any
veteran’s organization. Morning
Star Funerals & Cremations is in charge. Condolences to: www.McGannHay.com
or call 574-232-1411.
Pauline Billitteri
October 15, 1921 – January 2,
2010
Mrs. Pauline Billitteri, 88, of
South Bend, died Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Billitteri was born in
Monreale, Sicily, on Oct. 15, 1921, to Anthony and Benadetta Albano. She came
to the United States through Ellis Island as an infant and was a lifelong
resident of South Bend until moving to Fort Wayne in April. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married
Matthew Billitteri, who died in 2007. Mrs. Billitteri is survived by
three children: Theresa Billitteri of Seattle, WA; Thomas (Mary Lynn)
Billitteri of Fairfield, PA; and Mary Anne (Dustin) Roach of Fort Wayne; three
grandchildren: Emily and Lara Roach of Fort Wayne and David Martin of McLean,
VA; a brother, Michael Albano, of South Bend; and a sister, Katherine Garden,
of Chatsworth, CA. Another sister, Ursula “Sue” Albano Pensa, died in 1992. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, on the
Campus of the University of Notre Dame. Mrs. Billitteri was a member of Sacred
Heart Parish. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m.
Monday in the McGann Hay University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road at Ironwood,
South Bend. The family requests that in lieu of
flowers memorial donations be made in Mrs. Billitteri’s memory to any charity.To send condolences, please visit
www.mcgannhay.com.
Oct. 31, 1916 - Dec. 30, 2009
NOTRE DAME, IN -Francis X. ("Tim") Bradley, Jr., 93, passed away on December 30, 2009 at Scubert Villa, Notre Dame, IN. Tim was born in Salamanca, NY on October 31, 1916. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1939 with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Tim married Helen E. ("Betty") Baxter in 1940 while serving as an advanced flying instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He transferred to the Central African Division of the Air Transport Command in 1944 where he served as division operations officer. Tim then returned to Notre Dame, where he earned a master's degree in math and a law degree in 1949. After receiving an advanced degree from Yale Law School, Tim taught for two years at the Creighton University Law School. He then worked as military requirements engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company. In 1957, Tim again returned to Notre Dame and served as Director of its Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. In 1969, he became director of projects and sponsored programs for the American Society for Engineering Education in Washington D.C. Tim is survived by his wife of 69 years Betty, his brother John, his children Michael(Hilary), Joseph (Carolyn), Francis X. (Lea), Christopher and Catherine and his grandchildren, Katherine, Conor, Matthew, Emma, Justin and Alexa. He was preceded in death by his brother William, daughter Mary Patricia and son Richard. The family expresses its' deep appreciation to the staff and residents of Schubert Villa for the outstanding care and support extended by them to Tim. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Chapel, Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN. on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 11:00 am. Visitation precedes the mass from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Joseph Chapel. The family suggests that donations be made in Tim's memory to the Little Flower Food Pantry, Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood, South Bend, IN., 46635. To send condolences to the family log on to: www.McGannHay.com
May 19, 1968 - Dec. 29, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS- Paul Andrew Conners, 41, passed away December 29, 2009 in Indianpolis. He was born May 19, 1968 to Robert and Carole Conners. They both survive. Also surviving are siblings, Ryan (Cati) Conners of Bristol and Julie (Michael) Carlo of Mishawaka; and grandma, Patricia S. Henning of Rochester. A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 2, at Bristol United Methodist Church, Bristol, IN, with visitation one hour prior. www.mcgannhay.com.
May 24, 1914 - Dec. 25, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Paul F. Bosco passed away peacefully of natural causes on the evening of December 25th at age 95. Born in Vasto, Italy, the youngest of nine siblings, Paul and his family immigrated to the United States in 1920 and settled in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1934 and received a Ph.D. in Romance Philology from Harvard University in 1942. Paul then served in military intelligence during WW II, stationed in Puerto Rico. In 1947 he began his career as a professor at the University of Notre Dame, teaching Spanish, French and Italian, specializing in Applied Linguistics. He revived the teaching of Italian at Notre Dame. He loved teaching, continuing past his official retirement in 1979 by teaching part-time until 1997, completing a 50-year career. He spent summers between 1949 and 1965 at the Army Foreign Liaison Office at the Pentagon or teaching Military Intelligence as a member of the Army Reserve, from which he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1974. He spent 1955-57 on a Fulbright grant in Italy, where he met his wife. In 1962-64 he was the director of a cultural exchange center in Argentina for the State Dept, and in the summers of 1965-67 participated in NDEA Institutes in Georgia (for Spanish) and in France. From 1968 to 1970 he lived in Angers, France, serving as director of Notre Dame and St. Mary's sophomore year abroad program. He traveled widely, from fieldwork in Argentina and Chile in 1941 to leisure travel in Europe and Asia after his retirement. Paul was extremely patient and loving with his handicapped daughter Laura, and was moved to help Vietnamese refugees by sponsoring a family that came to South Bend. Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vittoria; children, Joseph (Sara), Beatrice (Sarah Gubbins), Peter A. (Kathy) and Laura (Patti Lindorf); five grandchildren, Anna, Paul, Peter, Luca and Sofi; and many beloved nieces and nephews, friends and students. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today in the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, near Ironwood, where the Holy Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to have friends honor Paul's memory by directing memorial donations to South Bend Catholic Worker, PO Box 4241, South Bend, IN 46634; or to Dismas House, P.O. Box 4571, South Bend, IN 46634. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Nov. 15, 1920 - Dec. 22, 2009
EDWARDSBURG, MI - Mr. James Everett Key, 89, of Edwardsburg, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away in his residence Tuesday evening with loved ones by his side. Jim was born in Sumner County, TN to Jesse Franklin and Bessie Ethel (Bennett) Key on November 15, 1920. He worked for International Harvester now Navistar for nearly forty years as a Precision Tool Grinder in Indianapolis before moving to Edwardsburg. On August 22, 1959 he married Pauline L. (Huber) Key to whom he had been married for fifty years. He is survived by his wife and children: James Ronald (Josey) Key and Rebecca L. Calaway both of Indianapolis and were born from his marriage to his first wife Dorothy who predeceased him. Children of Pauline are: Marilyn G. McCloud of Garfield, AR, Linda K. (Scott) Keely of Granger, IN, and Gerry D. (Mary) Bright of Decatur, MI and a brother Odie Key of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; 20-great-grandchildren and 5-great-great-grandchildren. A brother Howard also predeceased him. Jim was a member of the United Auto Workers Union, was an avid bowler in many leagues and carried a high average, he enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all he loved his family and was proud to have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with Pauline this past August. A quiet man he had a quick wit and always found a way to interject a little humor into any situation. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec 28th at 11 am at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd). Friends may call Sunday from 5-7 pm, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Jim's memory to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 801 Hazen St., Suite A, Paw Paw, MI, 49079. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
May 26, 1908 - Dec. 19, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Hazel G. Rudolph, 101, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of South Bend, IN, was called home to the Lord on December 19, 2009. Mrs. Rudolph (our mother) lived in South Bend, IN, for more than 65 years. She was the loving wife of our father, Dr. Carl J. Rudolph. Mom spent her life caring for people as a nurse, a mother and a friend. She taught us the importance of family, belief in God, need to be self-sufficient, value of an education, the power of courage, fun of Christmas and love of Notre Dame football. For those precious gifts we thank her. Her favorite poem was "An Irish Blessing": "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." We love you mom. Mrs. Rudolph is survived by her five children, Mrs. Anna May Stern of Bisbee, AZ, Mr. Carl Rudolph of Mishawaka, IN, Mr. William Rudolph of Ajijic, Mexico, Mrs. Hazel Myer of Chapel Hill, NC, and Mr. Ronald Rudolph of Savannah, GA; and her three grandchildren, Kathleen Gormal of Indianapolis, IN, Ryan Rudolph of Savannah, GA, and Ashley Diamond of New York, NY. In memory of our mother, memorial donations may be made to Prevent Blindness America, 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606. This was a cause that meant a great deal to her. McGann Hay University Chapel is in charge.
July 3, 1926 - Dec. 16, 2009
GRANGER - Evan Thomas "Tom" Singer, 83, beloved husband, father, brother and friend of Granger, IN, passed away December 16, 2009, in his home with his loving wife by his side. Tom was born on July 3, 1926, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Eleanor and John I. Singer. He was raised in the Massillon, Ohio, area and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II in 1943 and served in the South Pacific. He also served another tour of duty during the Korean Conflict. He was very proud of his service to his country. He was a member of VFW Post #350 and their burial squad. Tom and his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Cooper, were together nearly 30 years as partners in life and nearly 23 years as husband and wife. They were married January 2, 1987, in Mishawaka, IN. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Cooper; son, E. Thomas Singer of San Francisco, CA; son, Steven Singer of Moorpark, CA; sister, Pat Yeats of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Ethan Thomas Singer and Lauren Singer; father-in-law, Richard J. Brunner; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his "Kitty Girl," Sweetie Pie, whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as sisters, Mary Miller and Betty Mullen. Tom leaves us with fond memories of his joy for life and ability to live in the moment. He loved to travel, especially road trips when his wife drove and he could sit back and enjoy the ride. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who loved to talk and get to know everyone. He was a loving person with a great sense of humor who made everyone he touched laugh in some way. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. There will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the VFW Post #360 burial squad. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - Unknown. To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Aug. 6, 1918 - Dec. 17, 2009
MISHAWAKA - James R. Troyer, 91, passed away on Thursday at home. He was born in Kokomo, to Russel D. and Mary Ellen (McBride) Troyer. Surviving is his wife, Mary Nice Troyer, and his children, Terence M (Mary O'Connell) of Hingham, MA, Sheila (Robert K.) Bright of Mentor, OH, and Timothy N. (Maureen) Troyer of Benicia, CA. The funeral will be at 10 am Monday in the Crypt at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame. McGann Hay is assisting.
Sylvia Rose Tomber
Dec. 8, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Sylvia Rose Tomber (nee Levenson), 93, passed away Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Armand Tomber. Dear mother of Karen Tabak and Davida Griffin. Graveside services at 1:00 PM Friday, December 11, at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions are appreciated to Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue, 2909 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092. McGann Hay Funeral Homes, Forest G. Hay Chapel is handling local arrangements.
John B. Mountsier
September 21, 1955 – December 6, 2009
GRANGER –
John B. Mountsier passed away on Sunday morning, December 6, 2009, at his home
in Granger, IN. Born September 21,
1955, in Montclair, NJ, he was the son of John Stevenson and Dorothy Johnson
Mountsier. He is survived by his
mother and father, his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” V. Mountsier, son and daughter
Ricky and Maggie Mountsier, his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Nicholas
Passero and their daughters, and his lifelong friend Ric Price. John married Libby on September 27,
1980, in Hammond, IN. He completed
a B.S. in Metallurgy from Lehigh University, an M.B.A. from Indiana University,
and recently a B.A. in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. He worked
for and retired from Arcelor-Mittal Steel Company (formerly Inland Steel/IN Tek
and I/N Kote) in Burns Harbor, IN, where he served as both the Manager of
Quality Control and the President for 36 years. He recently began a career at Michigan City High School
teaching math. He was a member of
Clay Church and numerous professional and industry organizations. He served on the board of the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation Northern Indiana Chapter in South Bend. He was an
avid runner, golfer, and football fan. Most importantly, he was a loving
father, husband, and son. He was passionate and dedicated in everything he
did. He was extremely loyal to his
family and friends. He will be greatly missed by many. Friends may call at
McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23
(enter off Cherry Rd.), Wednesday, December 9, from 3-8 PM. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday, December 10, at 1:00 PM at Clay Church, 52866 N.
Ironwood Rd, with visitation one hour prior. Rather than sending flowers the
family would prefer to have donations made in John’s memory to the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation,Northern Indiana
Chapter, 2004 Ironwood Circle, Suite 140, South Bend, IN, 46635. Condolences can be received by McGann
Hay and directions found at:http://www.mcgannhay.com.
March 2, 1926 - Dec. 5, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Geraldine T. Doran, 83, of St. Paul's Health Care Facility died December 5th. She is survived by her husband, W. Joseph Doran, a resident of the Sanctuary at St. Paul's; children, Anne Marie Doran of Indianapolis, Mary Margaret Doran Senft of Carmel, Joseph M. and his wife, Karyn Doran of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Lisa M. Senft of Angers, France, Joseph P. and Margaret F. Doran of Mishawaka; and sister-in-law, Sister Gabriella Doran, CSC, of St. Mary's Convent, Notre Dame. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zygmund and Hattie Piasecki. Gerry was a lifelong resident of South Bend and a graduate of South Bend Central Catholic High School. She was a construction office manager prior to her marriage to Joe on February 7, 1953. A homemaker and extraordinary hostess, she was a constant supporter of Joe's political career, working tirelessly for his election to office. She participated in numerous community activities including the South Bend Firefighters Auxiliary, the Westside Civic and Democratic Club and the Chopin Fine Arts Club, and was an active member of St. Joseph Parish in South Bend. Gerry returned to fulltime employment when her children entered high school, serving as head cook for the Holy Cross Brothers of Columba Hall until her retirement in 1982. Gerry was an avid fan of Notre Dame sports and provided wonderful hospitality after many Notre Dame home football games. Making guests feel at home and leaving well-fed was a hallmark of Gerry's entertaining. Calling will be on Tuesday, December 8th, from 4-8 p.m. in the McGann Hay, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 226 N. Hill St., South Bend, with burial immediately following at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gerry's name to St. Joseph Parish, 211 N. St. Louis, South Bend IN 46617, for the benefit of the parish school. The Dorans wish to express our deepest appreciation to the staff of St. Paul's Healthcare Center for the wonderful care given to Gerry while in residence. You were always kind, patient and cheerful and gave her so much encouragement. Thank you!
Mar. 26, 1926 - Dec. 3, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Harriet Josephine (Deren) Lehner, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday at her home with her family by her side. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, SR 23 & Fir. Friends may call Sunday from 3-7 pm, at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.), and one hour prior in church on Monday. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum. She was born in South Bend on March 26, 1926 to the late Michael Thomas and Victoria (Olesky) Deren. On April 3, 1948 in South Bend she married Michael George Lehner. They were married 56 years before his death on November 27, 2004. Surviving are her children: Susan (James) Howard of Princeton, IL, Janet (John) Steed of Katy, TX and Michael (Cynthia) Lehner of Mishawaka; her siblings: Rosemary (the late Godfrey) Miholich and John (the late Jean) Deren and 11 grandchildren. Also, proceeding her in death were a sister Helen M. (Gene) Boatright and a brother M. Thomas (Marcia) Deren. Harriet was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School and was a member of St. Pius X Parish, the Ladies of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. During her life, she enjoyed bowling, golfing, reading, needle work, gardening, dancing, talking on the phone, and she especially loved caring for her grandchildren. The family wishes that memorial donations be directed to either: St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Rd. Granger, IN 46530 or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
April 3, 1946 - Dec. 3, 2009
NILES
- Dennis L. "Den" Aurand, 63, died peacefully with his family by his
side on December 3, 2009, after a four-year battle with multiple
myeloma cancer. Born April 3, 1946, he was the son of John W. Aurand
and Mary Ellen (Demuth) Burk. He was preceded in death by his father
and a sister, Judy. On August 14, 1984, Den married Janice "Jan" (Abel)
Parshall. She survives. He is also survived by his mother; two
daughters, Denise Aurand of Elkhart and Delilah Aurand of Mishawaka;
stepdaughters, Christin (Scott) Chapman of GA, Andrea (Rob) Long of VA
and Emilie Parshall of GA; stepson, Mike (Gina) Shipley of GA; seven
grandchildren, Nicholas, Sterling, Piper, Gavin, Kieran, Ashley and
Tyler; brothers, Ron (Nina) Aurand of Granger and John Aurand of CA;
and sisters, Jan (Mark) Bacon of FL and Linda (Larry) Kuczmanski of
Mishawaka. Den graduated from Constantine High School in 1964 and
attended Western Michigan for two years. He was stationed in Korea,
with the Army, for two years. He worked and retired after 40 years with
the railroad. He worked with NY Central, Penn Central, Conrail and
Norfolk Southern. He was a member of the American Legion and Hope
United Methodist Church. He also attended GCC. He was an avid bowler
and won many awards. Most importantly, he was a loving father and
husband. He cared a great deal for others and always tried to help
people in need. He will be greatly missed by many. Friends may call in
the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, SR 23, today from 4-8 PM. Funeral
services will be held on Monday at 1:30 PM in the funeral home, with
visitation one hour prior. The family would prefer to have no flowers.
They would rather donations be made in Den's honor to Multiple Myeloma
Research at Indiana University, Indianapolis. The address is: IU Cancer
Research Institute, Multiple Myeloma Research, 1044 West Walnut St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Sep. 29, 1941 - Dec. 2, 2009
SOUTH BEND-Thomas M. Bauer, 68, passed away with his family present at Memorial Hospital December 2, 2009 at 11:10 AM. Born in South Bend, he was the son of August and Anna Bauer. They preceded him in death, along with two brothers, Jim and Jerry, and sister, Mary Anne Edmonds. On August 8, 1964, Tom married Margaret "Peggy" Neff. She survives along with their four children, Phil of Florida, Judy (Mike) King of South Bend, Andy (Kari) of Plainfield, IL and Mike (Rebecca) Bauer of South Bend; six grandchildren, Matthew, Emily and Madalyn King and Anna, August "AJ", and Katie Bauer; brother, Ed (Mako) of South Bend, three sisters-in-law, Joanne Bauer of Mishawaka, Judy Neff of OH and Carol Bauer of Granger; brother-in-law, Eugene (Jean) Edmonds of Granger; and many nieces and nephews, who referred to Tom as Uncle Ornery, or "UT". Tom was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School and IU, Bloomington. Aside from his family, he loved his boat and golfing. He taught many of the accountants in the Michiana area. His teaching ended when he retired from South Western Michigan College in 2003. He was very proud of his children and was quite honored to have two that served in the Navy. Tom was a man of faith. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Friends may call at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, SR 23, from 4-8 PM on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Saturday at 10:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior in the church. Entombment will follow at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Tom did not care much for flowers. Instead, the family wants donations to be made to St. Pius X, the Youth Group Mission Trip, or to the Christ Child Society. Condolences may be made at www.mcgannhay.com.
Paul A. Halleck
July 11, 1952 - Nov. 18, 2009
OSCEOLA - Paul Allen Halleck, 57, of Osceola,
passed away on November 18, 2009, in the Center for Hospice, Elkhart, IN. Paul
was born on July 11, 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Marion C. and Elizabeth
Halleck. Paul lived in an Anthony Wayne Services Group Home and attended the A
Wayne Advantage Day Program. Paul was also an esteemed member of the Luvability
Ministries. Paul is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Blancher Halleck of State
College, PA, and his brother, Phillip M. Halleck (Margaret) of Port Matilda,
PA. His father, Marion Halleck passed away on February 19, 2009. Paul touched
many lives with his gentle spirit. He demonstrated great strength, courage and
determination throughout his life. He was a dear friends to many, including
Michael, Rodger and Richard who shared his life journey through state
institutions and nursing homes and finally to their own home in Osceola. He
will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to the staff of
Anthony Wayne Services for the exceptional care, love and support they extended
to Paul and to the staff of the Center for Hospice for the wonderful care and
respect they afforded Paul in the last days of his life. A memorial service for
Paul will be Friday December 4,
2009 at 1:00pm in the First Christian Church, Jefferson at Eddy, South Bend.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Center, Protective Services
Board, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615. To send condolences to
the family logon to: www.McGannHay.com.
April 19, 1917 - Nov. 25, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Orison Glen "Red" Kennedy, 92, nationally known pharmaceutical executive, died on November 25, 2009, in South Bend, IN, after a long illness. He was born April 19, 1917, in Lost Creek, WV, to Charles E and Nora D. Kennedy. He grew up there, graduating from Lost Creek High School in 1935 as valedictorian of his senior class. In 1935 he entered Salem, College, Salem, WV, lettering for four years in basketball and baseball, and graduated in 1939 with a degree in Business Administration. At Salem, he met his wife-to-be, Betty Jane Ash of Clarksburg, a member of the class of 1940. She became a remedial reading specialist, and was the stabilizer of his life. They were married 60 years. Red taught and coached at the junior high and high school levels for three years before entering the Air Force, where he served three years during WW II. Upon discharge from the service, Red embarked on a business career that would see him begin as a salesman in 1946, and rise through the ranks from sales representative to national sales manager, and divisional general manager at Lehn and Fink Products Corporation in 1952. He completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1955. He Joined Miles Laboratories in 1958 as Vice President and Director of Planning, and entered one of the most creative and personally satisfying periods of his career. From Executive Vice President of Miles Products Division in 1960 to President of the division in 1965, he stressed the importance of growth through the development of new products and included the creation, in the early 60s, of the industry's first chewable vitamins for children, envisioned as a solution to his own children's difficulty swallowing conventional tablets. His career continued at Norwich Pharmacal Company as Executive Vice President in 1967, and as President in 1969, when Morton International and Norwich Pharmacal merged. Active trade association, he was elected in 1975 as Chairman of the Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association. Red was active booster of his alma mater, Salem College. He became a member of the Board of Trustees in 1950, where he served for 25 years. During this time he served as Chairman of the Board for five years, 1963-1968, and was twice selected Alumnus of the Year. In 1987 he was awarded an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. Kennedy was a lifelong member of the Lost Creek Seventh-day Baptist Church, and in his final years created the O.B. Bond Evangelism Ministry to help the denomination strengthen its churches. He is survived by a daughter, Katherine Kennedy of Vienna, VA; and a son, Orison G. Kennedy Jr. of South Bend, IN; and four grandchildren, Kristina Kennedy of Elkhart, IN, Karolyn Kennedy of South Bend, IN, Everett Kennedy of South Bend, IN, and Mary Elizabeth Herndon of Vienna, VA; and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Sleeth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane, and three brothers, Lloyd, Erlo and Ray. Services will be private. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Rafael Macias, MD
Oct. 10, 1929 – Nov. 28, 2009
GRANGER -- Rafael Macias, MD, 80, of Granger, passed away
Saturday, at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Macias was born on October 10, 1929, in
Aguascalientes, Mexico, to the late Dr. Rafael Macias Pena and Matilde Arellano
de Macias Pena. He married Mary J.
(Sberna) Macias on June 29, 1955 in Belleview, OH. She survives along with their children: George (Martha) Macias,
William (Susie) Macias, Meg (Stan) Mouser, Trish (Mike) Melton; and their
grandchildren: Stan,III, Meghan, Gina, Ben, Jake, Jason, Amy, Matt, Nick,
Jacqueline. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am, Tuesday
at St. Pius X Catholic Church where friends may call after 9:30am. Dr. Macias was educated at the
University of Mexico School of Medicine. He was a retired Thoracic and
Cardiovascular Surgeon practicing for 36 years before his retirement in
1991. Rafael was a member of St.
Pius X Catholic Church. McGann Hay
Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel is assisting the family. To
honor Dr. Macias’ wishes rather than sending flowers, please send contributions
in his memory to: Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD
21741-5030.
April 3, 1940 - Nov. 16, 2009
GRANGER - Melvyn A. Silver, 69, died on November 16th after a 14-month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Son of the late Hyman and Fern Silver, Silver grew up in Chicago and spent his teen years in Rockford, Illinois. A few years after completing his undergraduate and law degrees at Northwestern University, Silver took a job at Miles Laboratories, Inc., in Elkhart, which later became Bayer Corporation, where he worked for 31 years as the company's senior trademark attorney. Upon his retirement from Bayer, Silver worked with the Chicago law firm of Pattishal, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP. Silver was a past member of the Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association, and he was a former adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School. Silver's interests were widespread. He was very active with the folk music society throughout his college years, and he continued to play the banjo and guitar throughout his life. Silver was also an avid ham radio operator, getting his license as a young teen. A passionate reader of non-fiction, Silver's interests included science, history and electronics. Silver was a beloved family man. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Gayle (Miller) of Granger; three daughters, Rachel (Ken) Browner of Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl (Aaron Johnson) Silver of Madison, Wisconsin, and Amy (Jason) Judd of Columbus, Ohio; eight loving grandchildren; and his two sisters, Shirley (Stuart) Samson of Huntley, Illinois, and Deborah (Leonard) Vines of St. Louis, Missouri. The funeral will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, at Sinai Synagogue, 1102 East LaSalle Ave. in South Bend. The burial will follow at Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245; or to the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Nov. 18, 1916 - Nov. 13, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Virginia M. Hipsak, 92, passed away Friday. She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Venderly; and husband, Charles "Chick" Hipsak. Survivors include nephews and nieces, Michael (Charlene) Hipsak, Bob (Nancy) Hartman and Judi (Kenny) Markley; daughter-in-law, Linda Venderly; sister-in-law, Betty Munford; and three grandchildren, Raymie, Vickie and Susan. Virginia was one of the first female armed security guards at Studebaker during WW II, and later worked as a beautician in her home. Private services will be held. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
D. James “Jim” Dake
7/19/35 – 11/13/09
Walkerton, IN -- D. James
“Jim” Dake of Millers Merry Manor passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. Jim was the 4th of 5
children born to Verne and Genevieve Dake of Jackson, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents
and two siblings. Brothers LaVerne
E. “Bud” Dake, and Bruce D. (& Rosie) Dake both of Jackson survive. Jim married in 1960, and his children,
Timothy James (Michele) of Franklin, WI, and Kimberly Anne (Patrick) of South
Bend, IN survive and provided him with his greatest joy in life - 5
grandchildren: Carolyn (Craig)
DeVleigher of South Bend, Lara (Alonso) Chairez of Racine, WI, Mitchell Kelly
of Indianapolis, Mark Kelly of South Bend, and Korey Verhein, of Milwaukee, Wi. Offered a scholarship to the
Chicago Institute of Art, Jim instead served in the 943rd Field Arty
Battery B, of the Michigan National Guard, and graduated from the Federal
Aviation Academy in Oklahoma. Jim
spent 17 years as an Air Traffic Controller in South Bend before taking a
disability retirement in 1978. Visitation services locally
will be at the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison at
Ironwood, Sunday from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
A second gathering will take place Monday at the Memorial Chapel at
Hillcrest Memorial Park in Jackson, MI at 1:00 pm Monday before the burial. Memorial contributions may be
given to Pet Refuge, 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. To send
condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Aug. 2, 1944 - Nov. 11, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Wilson J. Fanin, Sr. 65, passed away at 7:00 PM in his home November 11, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Wilson was born August 2, 1944 to Grady and Polly Fanin. They preceded him in death, along with three brothers, Bobby Ray of AL, Charles of WV, and Frank Fanin, Sr. of South Bend; and one sister, Donna Sessor of VA. He is survived by three children, Laura Gail Fanin of OH, and Wilson J. Fanin, Jr, and Steven Fanin, both of Terre Haute, IN; siblings, Marion (Shawna) Fanin of VA, Rita (Mark) Warren of WV, and Mary Sue (Richard) Tinney; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He also leaves behind his best pal, his dog Buddy. Wilson loved being around friends and family. He was a big NASCAR fan; Jimmy Johnson was his favorite driver. He enjoyed being outside, with his best pal Buddy, watching the day go by. He liked to travel; you never knew when he was going to show up. Private services will be held in the family home. Questions can be directed to the McGann Hay, University Chapel. You may call or visit www.mcgannhay.com. Any contributions may be made to the Humane Society, in Wilson's memory.
Noel King
Oct. 18, 1919 - Nov. 7, 2009 Noel King, of Wanatah, died Nov. 7, 2009. He
was born Oct. 18, 1919 in Logansport, Ind., and when he was two years
of age, the family moved to the family farm in Clinton Township. He
was a 1938 graduate of Clinton Township High School; Central Normal
College, Danville, Ind., in 1942, and later Indiana University where
under the G.I. Bill, he completed work toward graduate degrees. A World
War II veteran, he spent most of his almost four years in the Navy
aboard the U.S.S. Hale, a destroyer, in the Pacific Theater. After the
war he returned to Clinton Township. He married the girl next
door, Ella Mae Bishop, in 1946. The couple were parents of two sons.
Except for his early years in Logansport, Mr. King was a life-long
resident of Clinton Township. He was a career educator and served four
schools, all in La Porte County: Clinton Township, Mill Creek, La Porte
High School and Westville. He was variously a classroom teacher, a
coach and principal for 34 years.Noel King was a life member of
the American Legion in Wanatah and the Masonic Lodge in Westville. He
was a regular blood donor and gave over 19 gallons while also serving
as a volunteer at the blood donor sites. As a veteran bowler and league
secretary in La Porte, he was inducted into the La Porte Bowling Hall
of Fame and was honored to have the "Noel King League" named after him.
He was a member of the La Porte Horseshoe Pitchers Association where he
pitched and served as treasurer. Noel King was a man of diverse
interests, skills and energy. He built his own home, garage, and pool;
worked the garden soil and Mae's flower beds, felled trees, split and
buzzed wood, played a fierce game of euchre, was an active swimmer and
reader, relished American literature and poetry, drove a blacktop paver
in summer employment, and waged a long standing battle against
chipmunks and moles. He concurred with Benjamin Franklin's proposition
that "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." For
decades he was the unofficial mayor of the village of Haskell, where
neighbors were so good to him in his final years. His wife Ella Mae, preceded him in death on May 30, 2009, as did his two brothers, Lloyd and Gale. He
is survived by two sons, Phillip (Marianne) of Downers Grove, Ill.,
Steven (Martha) of La Porte; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Kristin
and Sam. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 28, 2009 at Essling Funeral Home, La Porte. Memorial contributions
may be made to The La Porte County Chapter of the American Red Cross,
to the La Porte Hospital Foundation or donor's choice.
Estelle Polis
Nov. 7, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Estelle Polis, 96, passed away on Saturday night, November 7,
2009. Estelle was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Morris and Eva Beck.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morris Polis in 1994,
and her beloved son, Jerry Polis in 1985. She was also preceded in
death by three brothers and two sisters, Sam Beck, Al Beck, Irv Beck,
Doris Rose and Rose Tenenbown. She is survived by her daughter, Francie
(Morris) Rosen, Robert Polis, her grandchildren, Marla Rosen, Zachary
Rosen, Jillian Horwitz and Elias Polis, as well as her sister, Shirley
Green of Houston, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Estelle lived
continuously in South Bend for over 68 years and was an active member
of our community. Through the years she was a member of B'nai B'rith
Women, Pioneer Women, Temple Beth-El and Sinai Synagogue. She was a
charitable person and performed many acts of kindness. During the 1930s
Estelle managed the Palmer Shops in Chicago and was an outstanding
salesperson and a business trouble-shooter. Funeral services are
scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in the McGann
Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN. Donations may be
made to Sinai Synagogue or to Hospice.
Feb. 19, 1946 - Oct. 30, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Nancy Louise Roberts (nee Cochrane), from South Bend, Indiana, passed away on October 30, 2009. She had been a long-time resident of Irvine, CA. Nancy was born on February 19, 1946 in West Palm Beach, FL. Due to her father's military career, she lived all over the country, including Florida, Oregon, Tennessee, California, Colorado and Indiana. Nancy graduated with a BA in History from Indiana University. She was an Assistant Vice President in the commercial lending division of Bank of America, when her illness forced her to take disability leave. Nancy was active in her church, Trinity Presbyterian, of Tustin, CA. Nancy is survived by two loving sons, Brian and Kevin Roberts; her brother, Bill Cochrane; nieces, Kate, Bridget, Meredith and Alison Cochrane; uncle, James Nance; daughter-in-law, Michelle Roberts; and sister-in-law, Laurel Cochrane and many cousins. Private services will be held. Please send donation in memory of Nancy L. Roberts to Gynecologic Cancer Foundation ("GCF"), 230 W. Monroe Suite No. 2528, Chicago, IL 60606. On line donations may be placed through GCF's web-site: www.thegcf.org McGann Hay Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.mcgannhay.com.
Edwin M. Balanow
September 1, 1941- November 4, 2009
MISHAWAKA -- Edwin Balanow, 68, of
Mishawaka, IN; died Wednesday afternoon November 4, 2009 in the Hospice House;
Elkhart, IN.
He was born September 1, 1941
in Chicago, IL; had lived in South Bend for 66 years.
Mr. Balanow is survived by
his children, three daughters, Kelly Balanow of South Bend, IN; Robin Balanow
of Colorado; Jessica Balanow of Mishawaka, IN; fours sons,Michael (Tina)
Balanow of New Carlisle IN; Timmy (Heidi) Balanow of South Bend IN; Patrick
Balanow of Mishawaka IN; Ben Balanow of Mishawaka IN; five grandchildren;
Jacob, John, Adam, Ryan, and Cory; three sisters, Pam Maddox of Granger
IN; Shelly Harris of Georgia, Jill Clark of Granger IN.
He was proceeded in death by
a son, Scott Balanow.
Services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Sunday November 8, 2009 in the McGann Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood
Drive, South Bend. Interment follows in Rose Hill Cemetery, South
Bend.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Kidney Foundation. To
send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Gregory G. Fullmer
September 25, 1958 – October 31, 2009
Gregory G. Fullmer, 51, of Indianapolis, formerly of South
Bend, passed away October 31, 2009.
He was born September 25, 1958 to Martin and Mary Fullmer. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Mary, and brother, Kevin Fullmer. Survivors include his father, Martin Sr. of
South Bend; brothers, Martin Jr. (Gale) of Osceola and Mark Fullmer of North
Liberty; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will take place with a private
service held later. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Center for
Hospice and Palliative Care. www.mcgannhay.com.
Daniel V. Shepherd
Dec. 18, 1965 - Nov. 3, 2009
NILES - Daniel Vincent Shepherd, contractor and outdoorsman, passed away November 3, 2009, at his home in Niles, MI, after a courageous 21/2-year battle with cancer. He was 43 years old. Vincent grew up in the Niles, Michigan, and South Bend, Indiana, area. He was the oldest son born to Daniel Marston Shepherd and Jane Morris Shepherd Tenney, and the stepson of Mark William Tenney and Gail Sanborn Shepherd. His grandparents were Mendel and Floreine Welch Morris, and Marston and Edith Brunson Shepherd. On September 27, 1997, Vincent married Denise Marie Lasch, daughter of Richard and Darlene Bentzler Lasch. They have three children, Sarah Elizabeth (10), Adam Vincent (7) and Eva Marie (5). Vincent graduated from Niles High School and attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He met Denise while working as a contract employee at I/N Tek and I/N Kote in New Carlisle, IN. He subsequently worked in the construction industry and was a passionate outdoorsman and conservationist. He was a hunting guide locally and also enjoyed hunting in Alaska and Canada. Vincent is survived by his wife, children, parents and step-parents, as well as his brothers, David Morris Shepherd (Flora), Christopher Adam Shepherd (Holly), and sister, Megan Shepherd McConnaughey (Bryan); stepsisters, Barbara Kathryn Beach (Doug), Shannan Eve Day (Darren) and Heather Marie Concannon; and stepbrother, Scott William Tenney (Debbie), who preceded him in death. He is also survived by Robert Mendel Morris (uncle), Anne Shepherd Schmitt (aunt), and many nieces and nephews. A viewing is scheduled for Friday, November 6th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McGann-Hay Funeral Home, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 at Cherry Road, Granger, IN. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7th, at 11:30 a.m., also at the McGann-Hay Funeral Home location in Granger, IN, with viewing one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society .
June 27, 1929 - Oct. 30, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Richard Hugh Clifford Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly in his residence Friday afternoon. He was born in Hartford, CT, to Thomas and Esther (Wolfe) Clifford and grew up in Colchester, CT. He served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Germany after WW II. A 1956 graduate of the University of Kentucky, he attended the University of Notre Dame Law School and lived in the Vetville campus housing. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). His work career included being a school teacher in Indiana and Connecticut as well as working for the City of South Bend and the State of Indiana. He recited poetry and was a student of literature and history. He raised his family here in South Bend but moved for a while to Islamorada, FL, where he leaves some good friends, later returning to South Bend. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Parish. Richard's family and friends were important to him. Surviving Mr. Clifford are his children: Patrick Clifford and Rick Clifford, both of South Bend, Laura (Michael) Furfaro of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Ryan and Kaitlyn Clifford, both of South Bend, and Michael, Sarah and Joseph Furfaro, all of Mishawaka; and a sister, Connie (Al) Wang of Manhassett, NY; and a brother, Danny Clifford of Old Saybrook, CT. He also leaves many nieces and nephews surviving. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Michael and Thomas Clifford, and a sister, Roberta Crawford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the downstairs Crypt of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the Notre Dame campus, Rev. Thomas Jones, CSC, pastor, officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. in the McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison near Ironwood, where a military honors service will take place at 6:50 p.m. Mr. Clifford enjoyed both public television WNIT and public radio WVPE, and he would have requested that instead of sending flowers that those funds be donated in his memory to one of those stations. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on towww.McGannHay.com.
Sandra L. Dec
Apr. 12, 1943 -- Nov. 1, 2009
SOUTH BEND -- Sandra Lee Dec, 66, died Sunday at Ironwood
Care & Rehab.
Sandy was born in Hammond, IN to the late Vincent M. and
Emily T. (Housty) Dec.
Survived by a sister Romona S. Johnson and her brother
Vincent R. Dec.
McGann Hay University Chapel in charge.
Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 11:00am, St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church Visitation: 10:30-11am at church.
Burial: Highland Cemetery.
Donations: LOGAN PSB, POBox
1049, SB, IN 46624. Condolences: www.McGannHay.com.
Apr. 6, 1920- Oct. 30, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Betty M. Byers, 89, went to be with her LORD Friday at Inwood Hills Estates. Mrs. Byers was born Betty Maxine Callander on April 6, 1920 in Milford, IN to her late parents Clinton and Eve (Cory) Callander. She was a 1941 Graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Betty was a Registered Nurse and worked at Countryside Place and Ridgedale Nursing Home. On June 15, 1998 she lost her husband of nearly fifty-seven years Charles Hodson Byers. They were married on July 3, 1941 in South Bend. She also lost a son David Byers in 1989. She is survived by five children: Shirley (Duane) Arick of South Bend, John E. (Marcia) Byers of Crossville, TN, C. Michael (Penny) Byers of Ft. Wayne, IN, Dan A. Byers of Denver, CO, and Kathy (Mike) Fick of Plymouth, IN as well as thirteen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Byers was a lifetime and founding member of Hillside Missionary Church where she played the organ for over fifty years. Her passion was to serve the under served so at her request please refrain from sending flowers and honor her memory by making a donation to either Hope Ministries or Hillside Missionary Church. Visitation will be held today from 4-7 pm at McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. at Jefferson. Burial will be at 9:30 am, Tuesday in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am at Hillside Missionary Church, 21567 W. Ireland Rd., Rev. Kenneth Fetter, Senior Pastor, officiating. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Joan Lambert
Apr. 29, 1930 – Oct. 27, 2009
ENGLEWOOD, FL - Mrs. Ruth Joan Lambert, 79, of Englewood, Fl
passed away in the home of her son on Tuesday in Warsaw, IN.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edward and Ruth (Oswald)
McLean. She worked in Customer
Relations for General Motors for over 20 yrs. retiring in 1989. She married Leon
Lambert on Jun. 18, 1949 in Philadelphia.
He died Dec. 30, 1996.
Joan is survived by her children Robert (Pam) Lambert of
Warsaw, Janet Reyes of Downers Grove, IL, and Richard Lambert of Auburn, CA;
and her grandchildren: Sarah and Suzy Lambert, Jenny (Sean) Neilly, Jascha Reyes, Amanda and Meredith Lambert as well as one great-grandson Joshua
Lambert.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009,
at 3PM at Doan’s Chapel at Englewood Methodist Church, Englewood, FL. Memorial Donations should be made to
Cancer Research. Condolences:
www.McGannHay.com.
Martin M. Preisler
Nov. 5, 1922 – Oct. 25, 2009
ELKHART, IN – Mr. Martin Marcel
Preisler, 86, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly Sunday at 10:40pm, in Regency
Place, South Bend, IN.
Mr.
Preisler was born in Cluj, Romania to Adalbert and Hermina (Lowinger)
Preisler. He was a Holocaust Survivor
helping to save thousands of others.
His career was in the Hospitality industry working in many Five-Star
facilities in Europe owning the Tea Break in Paris. He married Dr. Sylvia Yvette (March) Preisler in Miami, FL
on July 2, 1979. She survives of
Elkhart.
He
is also survived by five children:
Shoshanna (Martin) Goldstein of Brooke, England, Thomas (Odile) Preisler
of Brighton, England, Daniel Preisler of Murfreesboro, TN, Rebecca Preisler of
Somers, WI, and Nicholas Preisler of Louisville, KY and five grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Graveside
services will be Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2:30pm at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery,
Mishawaka off Jefferson one block east of Logan, Rabbi Michael Friedland,
officiating. McGann Hay, Forest G.
Hay Chapel is in charge. To send
condolences to the family log on to www.McGannHay.com.
EULOGY BY REBECCA
Martin Marcel Preisler, Born November 5th
1922, Cluj/Transylvania, Romania
My father was the son of Adalbert Preisler
and Hermina Lowinger. He had a sister Judith. His parents and sister died in
the Holocaust of World War 2. He was the sole survivor of his immediate
family. However, born of tragedy would be the man of heroic
action the world should know and never forget. A man of pure passion
that will carry on in the heart and soul of each of his children.
He achieved what most people can only
dream of. He found the best prize
of life is never to forget.
He will live on forever through
the five children he loved more than anything in this
world Thomas, Shoshana, Daniel, Rebecca and Nicholas and through the love
of his beloved and devoted wife Dr. Sylvia Yvette Preisler.
His family was his world. His world was
devoted to his family. My father loved with nothing less than everything in his
heart, he wouldn't have had it any other way. Anything that made his children
happy made him happy. With kindness and generosity of heart and soul. He loved
hospitality and was a generous host to everyone who came to our home, giving
ample food and drink and making sure everyone had their fill of good food and
laughter. He loved animals, dogs, the birds, chipmunks and squirrels, all
animals gave him such joy. He had a passion for the State of Israel
and inalienable right to defend itself. He fought to
survive and taught each of his children how to live their life with
unapologetic passion. Never forget those you love. Never forget who you are.
Never stop loving. It is life itself. He fought the good fight and his legacy
of love and doing anything and everything it takes to fight for what is right
and what you love will never be forgotten.
I will honor my whole life what you taught
me, I promise to never forget your honor and valiance in the face of adversity.
To my father, I will love you forever, to
my Dad I promise my heart will never forget.
Your little princess will always be yours
to keep.
April 12, 1924 - Oct. 24, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Anne F. Wanecke, 85, formerly of Wheaton, IL, died October 24, 2009, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Anne was born April 12, 1924, to the late Aloysius and Mabel Nolan in Minneapolis, MN. On November 25, 1950, she married Stephen F. Wanecke, and their love for one another endured for 56 years before Stephen's passing in 2006. Anne was a devoted and loving mother to her six surviving children, Stephen (Louise) Wanecke, David Wanecke, Thomas (Kathy) Wanecke, Kevin (Hillary) Wanecke, Mary Reasner and Lucy (Doug) Rubley. Anne was a proud grandmother of 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She spent her life taking care of her family and enjoyed the activities of raising her six children. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, cooking and tennis. Anne was an avid bridge player and was involved with several bridge clubs over the years. The laughter Anne brought and her caring love will be missed by everyone. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 30, 2009, in St. Michael's Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton. IL. The family will receive visitors a half-hour before Mass. Contributions in memory of Anne may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617; or to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Lori Ann (Reid) Kish
Sept. 21, 1967 - Oct. 23, 2009
MISHAWAKA - Lori Ann (Reid) Kish, 42, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in her home with her loved ones at her side after a long, courageous battle. Lori was born to Peter Chester Reid and Lois Ann (Grzenia) Reid Anderson on September 21, 1967, in Saginaw, MI. She worked as a beautician at Shear Phazes until her illness. Lori is survived by a son, Alexander N. Kish, 18, and a daughter, Drew L. Kish, 16; her mother, Lois A. Anderson, all of Mishawaka; her father, Peter C. Reid of Saginaw, MI; her maternal grandmother, Corinne Fini of Saginaw; stepsisters, Deborah (Larry) Warburton of Union, OR, Victoria (Phillip) Williams of Phoenix, AZ; and a step-brother, Adam (Belinda) Anderson of Orlando, FL. She was predeceased by her stepfather, D. Chris Anderson in December 2003; and by a stepsister, Shannon Anderson of Lagande, OR, in 1998. Lori was a shopper...she loved shopping for anything, and after her illness kept her home she discovered shopping on the internet. She loved Peace Signs, Fairies and keeping track of celebrities in tabloids and magazines. She brought color into the lives of those around her. She loved giving gifts, never just cash, always a well-thoughtout gift. She especially liked the holidays and decorating for them. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life and a sharing of memories will be held this Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road). Burial will follow later at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorials donations may be made to the Center for Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Randell “Randy” P. Atkinson
Jan. 19, 1978 - Oct. 22, 2009
OSCEOLA - Randell "Randy" Paul Atkinson, 31, of Osceola passed away October 22, 2009 of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Dragoon Trail east of SR 331 in Mishawaka. Randy was born on January 19, 1978, he was the son of Daniel M. and Waneta H. (Hoppins) Atkinson. They survive of Mishawaka. He is also survived by five brothers, Daniel R., Calvin D. (Caroline), Robert D. (Cheri) and David D. (Sara); and sister, Regina D. (Stephen) Atkinson Burns. His brother, Ronald preceded him in death on Sept. 10, 1962. He was an Emergency Medical Technician having worked for the Penn Twp. Fire Department. He really enjoyed the medical field and was planning on becoming a Paramedic. Randy graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1996. He had also served in the US army. Visitation was yesterday (Friday) from 5-8 pm on at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.), with funeral services TODAY at 10:00 am, burial will follow at Highland Cemetery South Bend. Memorial donations may be made to the family for a charity to be decided on later. To send condolences to the family and for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Mar. 9, 1920 - Oct. 22, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Helen Hathaway (Swan) Montgomery, 89, formerly of Granger passed away at 12:50 am, Thursday at the Sanctuary of St. Joseph, South Bend. Helen was born on March 9, 1920 in Kenosha, WI to the late Lorine and Ethel (Goodnow) Swan. She married Charles E. "Monty" Montgomery in Tacoma, WA on September 2, 1945 and he passed away on February 6, 2002. Mrs. Montgomery worked at the University of Notre Dame for 27 years as a Secretary in the Departments of Civil Engineering and Internal Audit. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon (Tom) Balasa of South Bend and Marcia Montgomery of Mishawaka; three grandchildren, Laura (Mike) Sawdon, Julie (Ryan) Whitt, Tim Balasa and great-grandchildren, Brandon & Kayla Sawdon and Evan Whitt all of South Bend. Along with her parents and husband Helen was predeceased by a sister Rosabel. Helen loved to knit, sew, cook, read and travel. Monty and Helen traveled all over the United States and Canada and spent winters in Florida after retirement. Friends may call from 2-4 pm Sunday followed by a celebration of her life at 4 pm in the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. at Jefferson, with Rev. Dave Severance, Chaplain at the Sanctuary of St. Joseph, officiating. For directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com. Memorial donations maybe made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Mary Elizabeth (Raven) Schoen
November 14, 1922 –
October 22, 2009
South Bend- Mary Elizabeth Schoen, 86, passed away October
22, 2009. She was born November 14, 1922 to the late Herbert and Mary Raven. Her
brother, Robert Raven, also preceded her in death. On July 5, 1947, she married
the love of her life, Robert Schoen. He survives. She is also survived by three
sons, David, Terry and Dan (Misty) Schoen, all of South Bend.She was a great mother and devoted wife. No services are being held. To
send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Margarete Bloss
Feb. 5, 1929 - Oct. 18, 2009
BRISTOL - Mrs. Margarete "Greta" (Graf) Bloss, 80, of Bristol, IN, passed away at 7:12 p.m. Sunday in the residence of her daughter with loved ones at her side. Mrs. Bloss was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to Michael and Charlotte Graf on February 5, 1929. On October 20, 1951, in Germany, she married Hans Bloss, who passed away on July 25, 1997. She came to the United States in 1959 from Germany. She worked as a seamstress in Germany and at Uniroyal for 30 years. Surviving are her two daughters, Trudi (Ed) McNulty of Bristol, IN, Margit (Bob) Weisburd of Valparaiso, IN; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Rob) Berger of South Bend, IN, Daniel (Selina) McNulty of Monticello, IN, Alison McNulty of Bend, OR, Sarah Dawson of South Bend, IN, Ashleigh (Justin) Klatt of Mishawaka, IN; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Horvath, Robbie Berger, Cassee Berger, Zoe McNulty, Ella McNulty, Savannah Dawson, Gabriel Dawson, Addison Klatt and Brooklyn Klatt. She is also survived by five sisters and a brother, all still living in Germany. Greta loved her home for 10 years at Corey Lake in Three Rivers, MI, with her husband Hans. She enjoyed always keeping busy with needle work and gardening, especially watching Notre Dame football games, and had season tickets for many years. A celebration of her life will be held this Friday, October 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road) Seewww.McGannHay.com for directions. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the service starts. Donations may be made in Greta's memory to Center for Hospice of Elkhart County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
John “J.R.” V. Rzeszewski
December 5, 1934 -
October 17, 2009
John “J.R.” V. Rzeszewski, 74, of South Bend, IN
passed away October 17, 2009.A lifetime
resident of South Bend, he was born December 5, 1934, to the late John and
Lillian Rzeszewski. On July 9, 1960, he married Jeannette L. Lauer.She preceded him in death on January 11,
2007. He was also preceded in death by sister, Lillian J. and brother, Thomas
T. Rzeszewski.Mr. Rzeszewski served in
the Armed Forces.He is survived by two sons, John C. (Patricia) Rzeszewski
and Richard J. Rzeszewski (K. Mikel); sister, Loretta Klota; sister-in-law,
Marilyn Rzeszewski; and three grandchildren, Nathan, Jonathan and Jacob
Rzeszewski, all of South Bend.John graduated from St.Joseph’s CatholicHigh School.
Throughout his life, John worked at: The Studebaker Corporation, South Bend
Lathe, Long Term Care Pharmacy, and the State of Indiana DOT (Plymouth).John grew up in South Bend and was lifelong
resident of St.Joseph County.He was a
very hard working father, sometimes holding as many as two or three jobs at a
time, if necessary, to provide for his family.John loved his family and especially his grandsons, he’ll be
remembered for his unique sense of humor and gift of conversation. His favorite
hobby was collecting.He was a member of
the Crumstown Conservation Club, where he enjoyed playing Euchre on Thursdays.
He was also a member and Eucharist Minister at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.AMemorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 30,
2009 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon by Fr.Bradley
Metz.Memorial contributions may be made
to Crumstown Conservation Club.
James C. Babbitt
January 2, 1923 – October 14,
2009
South Bend-James “Jim” Carl Babbitt, 86, of South Bend, IN
passed away October 14, 2009.He was
born January 2, 1923 in Pequot, Minnesota
to the late Harry E. and Lucille Babbitt. On May 27, 1969, he married Barbara
J. Vakarich.She preceded him in death,
along with a daughter, Jamie Lynn Babbitt.He is survived by two sons, Michael D. (Carolyn) Babbitt and
Kenneth Cornelis, both of South Bend; daughter, Toni Rae Hurley of Coral
Gables, FL; sister, Mary Jane Romeo of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and brother,
Weston (Carolyn) Babbitt of McDonald, TN.Jim owned and operated Jim Babbitt’s Auto Sales in South Bend, for over 30
years. No services are being held.
Donna Mason
August 30, 1948 - October 14, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Donna Mason, 61, born to the late Michael & Beulah Schaaf,
passed away Oct. 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 35 years,
Ernest Mason; children, Steve Hoskins (Tammy), Gary Hoskins (Tina),
Valorie Mason and Tonya Mason-Bell; 17 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; and sisters, Darlene
Walker, Linda Taco, Ann Pattok, and Jean Clark. Visitation with the
family will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the McGann
Hay, University Chapel.
Joseph J. Sorocco Sr.
March 10, 1921 - Oct. 14, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Joseph John Sorocco Sr., 88, passed away on October 14, 2009, at
Hospice House in Elkhart. Joe was born on March 10, 1921, in South
Bend, IN, to Marguarite (Cardone) and Dominick Sorocco. Joe was
preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Michael and Anthony
Sorocco; and by a sister, Helen Troutner. On February 25, 1941, he
married Delta Marie (Hutchison) Sorocco, who died in 2007. He is
survived by a son, Joseph J. (Mary Ann) Sorocco Jr. of South Bend; a
daughter, Connie (David) Wiseman of Granger; four grandchildren,
Douglas (Kristen) Sorocco of Oklahoma City, Leslie (Neil) Miller of
South Bend, Derek (Amy) Wiseman of Granger and Jared (Jessica) Wiseman
of South Bend; and his great-grandchildren, Karl Sorocco, Garrett
Miller, Mason and Piper Wiseman, Ethan Wiseman, Timothy and Tyler
Seward. He is also survived by his brother, William Sorocco, and
sisters, Lucy VanOverwaele, Mary Hojara, Angeline Nowaczewski and Betty
Lou DeRoo. During WW II, Joe served in the U.S. Army as an MP (military
policeman) and was stationed at MacDill AFB in Florida. He worked at
Bendix Corporation for over 40 years in several capacities, including
supervision and as a union steward. Joe was an active member of the
Knights of Columbus Council 5570, Bendix Local #9 Retirees Club, and
was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Friends may visit
with the family on Friday, October 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. in The McGann
Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 State Road 23. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, in St. John the Baptist Church, 3526
St. John's Way, South Bend, with visitation one hour prior in the
church. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice
and Palliative Care, Elkhart, IN.
SCOTT VAN JACOB
July 16, 1956 - Oct. 10, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Scott Van Jacob was born 16 July 1956 in Klamath Falls, Oregon,
and grew up on cattle ranches in Klamath County. Scott was a devoted
husband and father who loved his wife and daughters deeply, and took
great delight in their lively spirits. A devoted father, he rarely ever
brought work home, and spent his evenings playing and reading aloud
with his family. Scott attended Oregon College of Education where he
earned a B.A. and an M.A., and co-founded a chapter of Big Brother/Big
Sister; after his studies in Monmouth, he taught at an American school
in Medellin, Colombia, for 18 months. Scott then earned his Master's in
Information Science from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, where he met and wooed his wife. Professionally,
Scott was a highly regarded Latin American bibliographer who was
awarded both the President's Award and the Foik Award at the University
of Notre Dame during the 14 years he worked there. Beyond Notre Dame,
he forged strong professional relationships with Latin American
bibliographers around the country and with librarians and book dealers
in Argentina, Uruguay and Spain. An accomplished amateur runner, Scott
won the Harrisburg Mile at the age of 38 and had a personal best time
of 4:07. Scott dabbled successfully in the yeast arts, producing
delicious beers and breads. A summer's barbeque on the porch with
family and friends was his idea of a perfect evening. He was a
voracious reader who had an encyclopedic knowledge of running
statistics and an impressive collection of track and field biographies.
He had the great fortune of overseeing the acquisition and study of an
important collection of manuscripts of his favorite writer, Jorge Luis
Borges. Scott loved to travel, and he and Elizabeth and their daughters
explored North America from sea to shining sea, much of South America
(particularly his beloved Argentina), and lived for a short time in
Barcelona where Scott studied Catalan-language publishing. Scott is
survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his daughters, Nina and Gemma, and his
stepdaughter, Amy. He has joined his mother, Lois Field, who passed
away over a year ago. Scott is also survived by his father, Norman
Jacob, stepmother, Jacque, brothers, James Jacob and David Jacob, and
stepbrothers, Robert Edwards, Mark Wolter, Phillip Wolter and Greg
Jacob, as well as dear friends, Norman and Maureen Eburne. He will be
deeply missed by his wife's family and the many dear, dear friends he
leaves behind. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday,
15 October, from 1 until 4:30 p.m. at Pinhook Park Pavilion. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Van Jacob
Family Education Fund at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Scott Van
Jacob was well-loved by many. He had seemingly infinite patience and
kindness, was gentle and loving, ready to help anyone who was in need.
He was the kind of person who not only saw the glass as half full, but
who also appreciated the beauty of the glass itself and the contents
therein. Though he called the Midwest home, Oregon and its saw-toothed
horizons, its mountains and fields and rivers reigned in his heart. He
was also a great kisser.
Ruth E. Moore
May 23, 1915 - October 7, 2009
Ruth E.
Moore, 94, of Punta Gorda, FL,
formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away October 7, 2009.Born May 23, 1915 in South Bend, she was the daughter of the late
Cunning and Lillian Carlson.In 1941,
Ruth married George H. Moore. He preceded her in death.She was also preceded in death by sisters,
Gertrude Tuesley, Margaret Burger, and June Nawrot; and brother, Gustave
Carlson.She is
survived by one daughter, Janet (Thomas) Gramza of Punta Gorda, FL; three grandchildren,
Rev. Jeffery (Elizabeth)
Gramza of New Castle, IN, Christopher (Jean) Gramza of Mishawaka, and Allison
(Dr. Joseph) Morris of Pleasanton, CA; sisters, Evelyn Brandley, Irene Crone,
Pauline Pickenpack, Joan Mays and Beverly Chachulski; and nine
great-grandchildren.Ruth
graduated from South BendCentralHigh
School. She retired from MemorialHospital,
working as an EKG Technician.She was a
member of EvangelicalCovenantChurch.A memorial
service will be held at EvangelicalCovenantChurch,
Edison Rd;
on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:00AM.In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Charlotte Harbor Healthcare, 4000 Kings Hwy., Port
Charlotte, FL33980;
or to the EvangelicalCovenantChurch.
Marion Short Mappes
Nov. 16, 1927 - Oct. 5, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Marion Short Mappes, 81, of South Bend, IN, passed away October
5, 2009. Born November 16, 1927, in Auburn, NY, she was the daughter of
the late Harold and Marion Short. Marion was an active member of the
Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was involved in many women's
groups through the church. She was also a member of the Republican
Women's Association and held several offices through that organization.
She was a librarian at Auburn High School, as well as an avid reader.
On November 14, 1953, Marion married Leon Mappes, who preceded her in
death. They had three children who survive, John Mappes of Elkhart,
Margaret (Ron) Sevison of Niles, MI, and Kenneth (Sue) Mappes of
Arcadia, FL; six grandchildren, Alex Mappes of Memphis, TN, Renee
Mappes of Franklin, TN, Robert Sevison and Brian Sevison of Niles,
Jacqueline Mappes of Sarasota, FL, and Matthew Mappes of Arcadia, FL.
Also surviving are siblings, Elenore S. Norden, Harold L. Short and
June E. Peterson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October
24, 2009, at 2:00 PM in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1501 W.
Cleveland Road. Officiating will be Rev. Don Neely. Visitation with the
family will be a half-hour before the service, and following the
service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the charity of the
donor's choice.
Mark L. Mezzoni
Feb. 11, 1956 - Oct. 9, 2009
SOUTH
BEND - Mark Louis Mezzoni, 53, passed away October 9th. Survivors
include his wife, Laura Hatfield; daughter, Nicole Mezzoni of South
Bend; mothers, Eve Olenick and Susan Mezzoni; two sisters, Donna Stowe
and Robin Messina, all of Florida; and four nephews, Jason, Kyle,
Brandon and Greg. His father, Louis Mezzoni, preceded him in death. A
memorial service will be held on Oct. 14th at 4 PM in Deer Run Church
of Christ, with visitation a half hour prior. A fund has been set up
for Nicole Mezzoni at Chase Bank.
Phyllis J. Boden
July 7, 1923 – September 27, 2009
Phyllis Jean Boden, 86, died September 27 at Regency Place
in South Bend, IN. She was born on July 7, 1923 in Rockford, IL to the late
Ruth and Paul Peterson. After completing her R.N. at Swedish American Hospital,
she married Richard Boden, who predeceased her in 1999. Her children, Steven
(Duanne), Portland, OR and Julie (Randal)
Bladel, South Bend, IN, have given her four grandchildren: Kara, Krista,
Jonathan Bladel
and Erik Boden. Also surviving are two sisters, Kay(Ed) Loy and Shirley Morgan,
and sister-in-law, Evelyn Boden. A memorial service will be held Monday, Oct. 5
at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2101 E. State. In lieu of flowers,
memorials maybe made to the church or Covenant Point Bible
Camp, Iron River, MI.
John Finnegan
Jan. 12, 1943 - Sept. 29, 2009
GRANGER - Mr. John "Finny" Finnegan, 66, of Granger, passed away Tuesday in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka, IN. "Finny," as he was affectionately known to his friends, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 12, 1943, to Regis James and Margaret (Dvorsky) Finnegan. On July 7, 1962, in Pittsburgh, he married Joan Louise (Crawford) Finnegan, who survives of Granger. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He received his BS and MBA from Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh. He retired in January 2005 after 18 years from International Paper Co. where he was a senior tax manager. Along with his wife, Mr. Finnegan is survived by their four daughters, Terry L. (Jerry) Shoup, Connie Geissler, both of Pittsburgh, Lisa (Mike) Rawlins of Memphis, TN, and Lori "Tibby" (Nat) Hannewyk of New Carlisle, IN; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Other survivors include his sister, Mary Ann (Paul) Noga, and a brother, Regis J. Finnegan Jr., both of Lakeland, FL. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR. 23 (enter off Cherry Road). A celebration of his life will be conducted by family and friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. He will be cremated and his ashes will eventually rest in Hawaii along with his wife after her passing. In lieu of sending flowers, the family wishes are for memorial donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601; or online at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?idb=251499674&df_id=1740&1740.donation=form1. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to http://www.McGannHay.com.
Frances
Mae Piser
November
17, 1919 – September 27, 2009
Frances
Mae Piser, 89 passed away Sunday, September 27th, in Naples, Florida
after a brief illness.
She
was born November 17, 1919 in Antioch, Illinois and moved to South Bend as an infant where she resided until
retiring to Naples, Florida in 2008.
She was the 6th child of Rose and Carl Levenson and was
preceded in death by brother Sam Levenson and sisters Mildred Levenson,
Florence Friedenberg, Ethel Newman and Maxine Linderman. Frances graduated from
Central High School in 1938 and was married for 64 years to the love of her
life, Monroe Mendel Piser who passed in 2007. Their life together was filled with dedication to family and
community service, and served as inspirational role models to all. Frances is survived by her children,
Dvorah and Chuck Eder of Naples, Florida, Joel and Jing Piser of Piedmont,
California, and Git and Jerry Feldman of West Bloomfield, Michigan; six
grandchildren and 1 great grand child.
Funeral
services will be held at the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood
Dr. on Tuesday September 29th at 4PM, with burial to follow at the Hebrew
Orthodox Cemetery.
Contributions in Frances memory may be made to the
charity of one’s choice.
Oct. 15, 1960 - Sept. 23, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Lori Ann Wallace, 48, passed away at Hospice House, Wednesday evening. She was born in South Bend and was adopted by her late parents, Walter O. and Doris C. Bowers. She had worked for Center Management. She is survived by her son and his wife, Joseph V. (Dana) Ngyuen; and a granddaughter, Aurora Easton. Cremation will take place and no services are planned. Donations may be made to The Center for Hospice. McGann Hay, Morning Star Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
John Louis Barta
Dec. 6, 1919 -- Sept.
19, 2009
John was born in East Chicago, IN, the son of Steven and
Elizabeth Barta. He is survived by
his loving wife Jessie Barta and sisters: Elizabeth Lamberg and Ethel Krucina.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son and his wife John
(Jackie) Barta, Jr. and his brother Steven. John is survived by his sons: Michael (Linda) Barta, Roger (Lori)
Barta and Robert (Debbie) Barta,
and his step sons: Joseph (Susan) Krucina and Gary (Marilyn) Krucina.
John was a devoted Grandfather to: Brett (Kristin) Barta,
Krista (Chris) Hopkins, Stacey (John) Frye, Jim Barta, Michael (Amy) Krucina, Amy (Brad) Behnke, Ben
Krucina, Jennifer Barta, Megan Barta, Kelsey Barta. He was a very proud
great-grandfather to Sydney, Alivia, and Spencer, Anna, Jack, Emily, Madelyn,
Vincent and Maria.
John and his wife Jessie retired to Belleview, FL in 1984
and returned to live in South Bend, IN in 2005. He served in World War II as an Army Airplane Mechanic and
was a recipient of distinguished medals.
He retired from NIPSCO after many years of faithful service.
John was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and The Chicago
Cubs. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly
missed.
Committal services will be held at 10:30am (CST) FRIDAY, in the chapel at Chapel Lawn Cemetery,
Schererville, IN with Military Honors following.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American
Heart Association. To send condolences to the family log on to
www.McGannHay.com.
July 5, 1934 - Sep. 16, 2009
BOURBON - William Howard Buckles, 75, lost his battle with cancer on September 16, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 5 PM, with dinner following on Tuesday, September 22 at MR Falcons, 212 Keller St. South Bend, IN. Bill was born on July 5, 1934, in South Bend, IN, to William and Maude Buckles. He served in the Army and was a bricklayer in the South Bend area for 50 years. While in the Army he was stationed in Alaska where he fell in love with the Last Frontier. While living in Alaska, Bill spent time in villages above the Artic Circle, worked for the Alaskan Railroad, as well as a number of construction projects throughout Alaska. Bill was a true adventurer and lived life to the fullest. Over the course of his life, he enjoyed skydiving, scuba diving, touring the United States and Canada via motorcycle and whitewater rafting. Bill lived life by the following motto: Life's Journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out hollering, "Holy Cow, what a ride!" Bill is survived by his wife, Cheryl Buckles of Bourbon; two sons, Shane and Troy Buckles; daughter, Misha Irvine; two sisters, Barbara Kersten and Dorothy Corson; and eight grandchildren. Bill touched a number of lives and will be deeply missed by anyone that knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. To send condolences please visitwww.mcgannhay.com.
April 12, 1926 - Aug. 27, 2009
GRANGER - Floyd was the 12th of 14 siblings of John and Mary (Frydrych) Wachowiak. He was born at their home on Grant Street in South Bend before moving to the family's farm in Walkerton. It was there where he and all of his siblings learned the importance of hard work and a strong work ethic, which he passed on to his own children. At 17 he got a welding job at Bendix in South Bend. Before his 18th birthday he enlisted in the Navy. He served his entire two years aboard ship during WWII. He was then employed at Studebaker until he started his own cement business, Floyd & Al Cement Contractors, Inc. Al was his brother and cohort, who often tried to keep him in line. Keeping Floyd in line was often next to impossible. He loved to have a good time! On November 27, 1948, he married Mary Stella Kujawa who died in June 2001. They renewed their vows in the spring of 2001. If Mary could have danced that day, they surely would have; as they made quite the pair on the dance floor. However, on that day he settled for a twinkle in her eyes instead of the twinkle in her toes. In the toughest of times the two of them worked side by side at odd and end jobs to provide for their family. They had seven children: Konnie (Ray) Beasley-McQueen, Barbara (Dan) McCurdy, Marsha (Ernie Evans) Wachowiak, Marlene (Kirk) Bonner, Penny (Dave) Coleman and two sons who are deceased: Frederick and Jeffrey Wachowiak. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, 1 great-great grandson and two sisters: Clara Luczkowski and Sylvia Butchko and many nieces and nephews. Floyd loved to sing, dance and play! He cherished his children and showered them with toys. He built a pool, sandboxes, go-carts, playhouses and stilts. He provided sleds, bicycles, animals of all sorts and even a pony. Mostly, he enjoyed the out-of-doors. Fishing and camping were his favorites; we fished from piers, boats, bridges and on ice. (Oddly he didn't like to eat fish.) He had grand vegetable gardens and great crocks of dill pickles. We dug potatoes, picked tomatoes and collected walnuts by the bushel. His flower gardens (peonies for sure) were glorious. He normally had a tool of some sort in his hand. He spent hours in "the shop," where he puttered and repaired every imaginable motor or what-not. Floyd was truly a jack-of-all trades well into his 70's. He built the homes we lived in, taking the same pride and patience as he did tying the bows on his daughters' dresses on Sunday mornings before church. Even though he was sometimes thought to be a little rough around the edges, his last gift, and perhaps his greatest gift by far, was his offering of a prayer to and for his daughters via conference call the day he made his final journey to see his "sweetheart" and two sons. He continued with a promise: that the day was going to be a very good day, a very good day indeed. We ask that instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hospice Palliative Care or to any charity of your preference. On Saturday, September 19, at St. Pius X Catholic Church a calling will be held at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens in Osceola with the family and guests returning to the Church for a gathering and meal. Condolences: www.McGannHay.com.
Oct, 27, 1921 - Sep. 1, 2009 SOUTH BEND - Mr. Kenneth Lawrence Wilkinson, Sr., 87, passed away at 5:30 pm, Tuesday with his family at his side in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Ken was born in LaPorte, IN on October 27, 1921 to Ralph Evans and Lillian Louise (Bluhm) Wilkinson. He moved to the South Bend area in 1948 where he established the Wilkinson Insurance Center that continued well into 2007. Mr. Wilkinson was always very active in insurance association work having served as a past-president of South Bend Underwriters Association as well as serving as vice president of the state association. He was a 1948 graduate of Indiana University and was past president of The Indiana University Club of St. Joseph County. He served as a Pilot in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He spent a year in India flying "The Hump" across the Himalayan Mountains, supplying the Chinese Army during their fight with Japan. He completed 87 missions. He was decorated with the Air Medal with Clusters. During the service while in Ocala, FL on June 19, 1943 he was married to Jeanne (Wright) Wilkinson who survives of South Bend. Surviving along with his wife Jeanne are their four daughters: Mona W. (Don) King of Ventura, CA, Ann (Stephen) Stipher of Mission Viejo, CA, Sally (Walter) Lentine of South Bend, Pegge Abrams of Tucson, AZ; and their two sons: Kenneth L. (Patricia) Wilkinson, Jr. of Arlington, TX, and Charles J. Wilkinson of Draper, UT. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The patriarch of arguably the most successful golfing family in the history of South Bend, Ken or "Sr. ," as he affectionately became referred to by his friends, was a joy to play golf with. He was known for his gentlemanly way and quick wit on the golf course. He had an "off the cuff" comment for every situation a golfer may encounter during a round: "I'd rather be Lucky than Good," "That tree in your way is 90% air." A committed golfer he continued to play golf well into his later years and gracefully but regretfully accepted the deterioration in his golf score that came with advancing age but never gave up trying to improve his game through practice on the range or putting green. He was a long time member of Morris Park Country Club and served on the board of directors and many committees over the years. He had a lot of fun and earned a few trophies along the way. A celebration of his extraordinary life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 12, in the McGann Hay University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd. near Ironwood, with Rev. David Schrader, Senior Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will greet guests one hour prior to the memorial service in the funeral home. Ken had requested that people make memorial donations rather than sending flowers so his family chose the following two programs as fitting memorials in his memory: The American Heart Association , Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60674 or Tiger Woods' Children's Golfing Program: The First Tee, World Golf Village, 425 South Legacy Trail St., Augustine, FL, 32092. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.
Sept. 14, 1917 - Aug. 27, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Surrounded by loving family, Keith completed his earthly journey on August 27, 2009, while residing at Morningside Nursing & Memory Center, South Bend, IN. We will celebrate his well-lived life during an 11:00 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, September 12, at Mishawaka First United Methodist Church (corner Third and Church). The family will receive guests the hour prior. Born to William Earl and Lyla Nelson Haslett on September 14, 1917, in Buchanan, MI, he graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1935 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a mechanical engineer. On July 30, 1942, he married Mary Jane Baker, who survives along with daughter, Karen Haslett Gurich; son, Phillip Nelson (Jackie) Haslett; grandchildren, Aaron (Reverie) Gurich, Phillip (Lana) Haslett, Kimberlee (Andrew) Freedlund; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Newburgh. Through his lifelong passion and gift for music, Keith played saxophone in high school band, and as a teen was pianist for an acclaimed community men's chorus of the Orpheus Club. He served as organist at East Methodist, Albright EUB, Broadway EUB/UMC churches spanning the 1930s into the late 1960s, and accompanied at Grace UM Church in Venice, FL, in later years. He played for many community events in Indiana and Florida, and had also directed the Broadway choir. He and Mary enjoyed their many travels through the years. Photography, woodworking, watercolor artistry, reading and golfing were among other favorite leisure activities. Keith worked at Dodge Mfg. Corp./Reliance in Mishawaka for 43 years as a draftsman in Engineering, Inspection and Quality Assurance, and Purchasing Departments. Memorial contributions may be made to Mishawaka First UMC, or to Broadway Christian Parish UMC, South Bend. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Patricia J. McCoy
November 6, 1928 – August 29, 2009
South Bend- Patricia J. McCoy, 80, passed
away August 29, 2009. She was born November 6, 1928 to Henry and Flo
Clear. They preceded her in death,
along with her husband, Edgar McCoy and sister, Nina Roberts. Survivors include
daughter, Gloria (Gerald) Hinshaw of Moreland, IN; two sons, Barry and Tim
McCoy, both of South Bend; friend, Ty; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services are being held at this
time. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. To send
condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Gunther W. Jordan
May 11, 1929 - Aug. 28, 2009
ELKHART, IN - The communities of Elkhart and South Bend have lost a valuable community member, businessman, family man, friend, neighbor, philanthropist, and member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. Gunther W. Jordan was born in Munich, Germany, on May 11th, 1929. He grew up during very tough times in the world, but especially in Germany. He was raised by his mother after his father passed away while Gunther was just five years old. He lived through the war, enduring bombing raids, and knowing what it was like to go hungry. This life experience and humble beginnings resulted in him never taking anything for granted and being grateful for any blessings he received. In 1965 Mr. Jordan married Barbara A. (Hauttmann). They were married for almost 44 years and she was the love of his life. They have three children whom he was very proud of, Andreas (Andy) C. Jordan and his wife, Cheryl (Jacobs), Daniela M. Larson and her husband, Donald, and Matthias (Matt) W. Jordan and his wife, Stacy (Hughes). He also has a daughter, Renate Jordan, living in Germany. His children have blessed him with nine grandchildren. They are Lucas, Simon, Christopher, Emily, Joshua, Annika, Elizabeth, Donald Jr. and Marissa. Mr. Jordan began his professional career in Sales and Marketing for the German company Carl Zeiss, a manufacturer and distributor of fine mechanical and optical equipment. His position at Carl Zeiss included a four-year assignment in the United States working in Manhattan and then in Morristown, NJ. Later he became Sales Director for the export business at Carl Zeiss. After his career with Zeiss, Mr. Jordan joined a German group of companies, PFEIFER Seil & Hebetechnik GMBH, a leading European manufacturer of cable and hoist technologies, as Managing Director. The four years Mr. Jordan spent in the late 60s and early 70s living and working in the United States fostered a love for this country that would ultimately draw him back. In 1985 he was approached by AL-KO Kober, a German company, to start and head a North American division as president. Mr. Jordan jumped at this opportunity and quickly moved his family to Elkhart, IN. After his contract expired, the Jordans decided they wanted to remain in this great country. On January 1st, 1989, they purchased EXACTO, Inc. of South Bend, a precision manufacturing facility. Through hard work and dedication the Jordans grew EXACTO into a well-respected company, supplying customers both domestically and internationally. In 2007 EXACTO received the Small Business of the year award from the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. This was one of Mr. Jordan's proudest achievements. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan were the benefactors for the International Center at Indiana University of South Bend. Their desire was to give back to the community that gave them so much and to make international students feel like they have a home away from home. Today the International Center also houses the Center for a Sustainable Future. In recognition of their work for international students, the Jordans were the first recipients of the Distinguished International Service Award from Indiana University Bloomington. Both in his professional and personal life, Gunther always put everyone ahead of his own needs. He loved his family, his friends, his extended family of employees, both past and present, and all the people he met along the way. Mr. Jordan was a hard-working man who realized that the American Dream is still alive, if you are willing to work for it. Even at 80 years old he was still active in the business he loved. Mr. Jordan's work didn't leave much free time for vacations and travel. But he immensely enjoyed his summer weekends, or "mini-vacations" as he called them, on his motor yacht on Lake Michigan. Mr. Jordan was an avid yachtsman for the past 23 years and a member of the New Buffalo Yacht Club. For the past 5 years he was a member of the Lake Michigan Yacht Club and was rarely seen without his LMYC hat. The thing Mr. Jordan valued and loved most was his family. He would tell stories of his travels and adventures while being surrounded by family and friends. Wherever he was, he was usually the center of attention. Mr. Jordan also had a passion for the arts and very much liked his visits to the Art Institute of Chicago. His other interests included listening to music, especially classical. He also had an extensive collection of rare cacti, succulents, and caudiciforms, totaling over 240 specimens. Mr. Jordan also held a special place in his heart for animals, especially all the doggies in the world. Since 1991 Mr. Jordan suffered from a severe heart condition. In 2008 he heard about a stem cell procedure utilizing stem cells from his own blood to regenerate his heart muscle and improve blood flow. At the time, this procedure was only available in Bangkok, Thailand. After much consideration and meeting with a patient who received the same treatment, his wife and son Matt accompanied him on the Journey of a Lifetime to Bangkok. The trip included stays in Mr. Jordan's native and beloved hometown of Munich. The stem cell treatment in Bangkok was very successful and Gunther was able to enjoy another year of life. The trip also gave him an arsenal of new stories to tell. In recent months, however, he developed another health problem, which made him weak until his heart finally gave out on Friday afternoon, surrounded by his wife, his two sons and their respective wives. The family wishes to thank his Cardiologist, Naseer Nasser, M.D., for his compassionate care and the wonderful team of nurses at Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in South Bend. During his work career Mr. Jordan traveled to over 45 different countries, undoubtedly touching many lives and making many great connections along the way. Many of his business travels were to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Mr. Jordan was always known for his humble nature and caring compassion for all human kind. To Gunther, it didn't matter who you were, he always treated everyone the way he wanted to be treated. He enjoyed the simple things in life and the beauty in nature. Everywhere he went he was known as a true gentleman. Mr. Jordan would want to be remembered not with sadness, but with joy for a full life lived and his commitment to never giving up. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road), Granger. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Cremation to follow. The family requests that, instead of flowers, donations be made in Gunther W. Jordan's name to the American Heart Association , the Humane Society of your choice, or to the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart, IN. For our European family and friends, donations may be made to the German Heart Centre of the Technical University Munich for their work on Stem Cell Research for the Heart, Lazarettstrasse 36 D-80636, Munich. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on towww.mcgannhay.com.
Ruth Sullivan
July 17, 1917 - Aug. 29, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Ruth was called by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2009, to come home to the place that He had prepared for her. She was born July 17, 1917, to the late Henry and Bertha Schultz of South Bend. A 1935 graduate of Riley High School, Ruth lived most of her life on the south side of South Bend, raising her family and working part-time for the family business, Sullivan Thompson Paint Store, and the Does God Exist program. Ruth was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 63 years, Ward Sullivan; her brother, Henry Schultz Jr.; and her grandson, David Sullivan. She is survived by her three children, Sandra (Roger) Villines, Bruce (Elaine) Sullivan and Maureen Curtis; six grandchildren, Chrystie (Perry) Villines Turner, Terrence Villines, Audrey (Frank) Sullivan Monte, Ashley Melinda Sullivan, Staci (Jerry) Curtis Adams and Jeremy Ward Curtis; six great-grandchildren, Emily Turner, Alex Turner, David Edwards Monte, Matthew Sullivan Monte, Christian Curtis and Andrea Adams; and three sisters, Ethel Roberts, Irene (James) Hostetter and Bernice Miller. She never forgot a birthday, and could always be counted on to send a meaningful card that said something lovely and sincere to the recipient - be they a child, grandchild, brother, sister or friend. Ruth always put her faith in God first, her family second, her friends third and herself last. She was the ultimate caregiver, the first person to be there if anyone needed help, and the last one to leave. She touched so many lives with her cheerful smile and gracious heart. She was special indeed, and a living angel to many - you know who you are. Ruth spent her entire life looking out for the needs of others. In the end she was rewarded with special, devoted care by a multitude of friends, and her family is very grateful. The family would like to give special thanks to her longtime dear friends, Karl and Julie Marcussen, for all the love and care they gave to her; also, a special thanks to her loving sister, Bernice Miller, and good friends, Connie Mellander, Joe and Sybil Lynn for their love and support. The family's gratitude, as well, goes out to the wonderful staff at the Southfield Village, the ICU doctors and nurses at Memorial Hospital, and the staff at the Elkhart Hospice and Palliative Care. Visitation with the family will be today, Sept. 1st, from 5 to 7 PM in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, South Ironwood Drive at Jefferson. The celebration service of Ruth's life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, at 11 AM, also in the funeral home, followed by her burial at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Does God Exist program or to the Schultz Lewis Children's Home. To send condolences or for directions, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Virginia L. Palmer
November 30, 1926 – August 27, 2009
Virginia L. Palmer, 82, of South Bend, IN passed away August
27, 2009. Born November 30, 1926
in Gary, IN, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maryanne (Cisowski)
Haj.On June 3, 1950, Virginia married Gerald A. Palmer. He preceded her in death in 2001. She
was also preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Szczerba. She is survived
by one daughter; Collette M. and her husband Joseph Hanslits, Jr.; two
grandchildren, Allison L. and Timothy J. Hanslits, all of Pottstown, PA; and
one sister, Wanda Burke of Merrillville, IN.Virginia was a member of Pioneers Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September, 1 at
11:00 AM in the McGann Hay, University Chapel, Edison Rd, with visitation one
hour prior. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Vincent
DePaul, or the charity of the donor’s choice. To send condolences, please visit
www.mcgannhay.com.
Sept. 14, 1917 - Aug. 27, 2009
SOUTH BEND - William "Keith" Haslett, 91, passed away August 27, 2009. Born September 14, 1917, he was the son of the late Earl and Lyla Haslett, and was a brother to Elizabeth Newburgh. On July 30, 1942, he married Mary Baker. She survives in South Bend. Also surviving are two children, Karen Sue (Haslett) Gurich and Philip Nelson (Jackie) Haslett; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGannHay.com.
May 28, 1966 - Aug. 26, 2009
SOUTH BEND - The Smith family mourns the tragic and sudden lost of a husband, father, son, grandson, and brother. Mr. Allen Bruce Smith, 43, of South Bend, passed away from a work related accident at the Knights Inn in Roseland, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Allen's life began in South Bend on May 28, 1966, the firstborn child of Bruce Allen and Sandra Jean (Hall) Smith who both survive of South Bend. He met his wife Leila Renee (Cote) Smith while visiting a church on spring break in New Port Richey, Florida. He married her in South Bend on January 3, 1987. She survives of South Bend. Besides his parents and his wife, Allen is survived by his three children: Whitney D, Wesley A. and Wade A. Smith, all of South Bend; his brother, Troy J. Smith of Mishawaka and his sister Marlo R. (Albert) Ruiz of Chicago, IL; his grandmother Marjorie Hall of South Bend. Allen graduated from Riley High School in 1985, and soon after began a lifetime career in the Plumbing profession. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union Local #172. Allen was well known in the community and touched the lives of thousands of kids as a permanent fixture at East Side Little League. His extraordinary volunteer services there included coaching, umpiring, running the concession stand, and serving on the East Side Board of Representatives. Allen and his trademark White Sox hat will be greatly missed. Allen could often be found chasing his dogs Cocoa and Buster around the Crestwood neighborhood, and enjoyed watching the Notre Dame football games and attending the Notre Dame girl's basketball games faithfully with his dad. Allen was a faithful servant of God since being baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit as a child. He was currently a member of the House of Deliverance Church, and reflected the love of God by never hesitating to help out anyone in need. The Smith family now looks forward to their glorious reunion at Christ's return, "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." I Thess. 4:14 A celebration of Allen's life will be held at 1:30pm, Tuesday at the Christian Life Center, 1717 Hickory Rd., South Bend. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Monday also at Christian Life Center. In lieu of sending flowers memorial contributions may be made in Allen's memory to the Allen B. Smith children at Teacher's Credit Union, or East Side Little League, PO Box 6112, South Bend, IN 46634. Arrangements are being handled by the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel. Condolences can be sent to the family at: www.McGannHay.com.
Oct. 29, 1958 - Aug. 26, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Deborah (Norman) Sandroni, 50, of Granger passed away at 11:00 am Wednesday, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, at St. Pius X Catholic Church Fir & SR 23, Granger where friends may call from 9-10 am. Visitation will also be on Friday from 4-8 pm at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.) where there will be a Parish Vigil Service at 5 pm. Deb was born on Oct. 29, 1958 in Richmond, VA to Stanley F. Norman who survives of Granger, and Billie S. (Starkey) Norman who survives of South Bend. She was married on March 14, 1981 Libertyville, IL to Michael R. Sandroni who survives of Granger. Also surviving are their three sons: Lt. Jr. Grade Alexander M. (Mary Walsh) Sandroni of Pensacola, FL in the US Navy, Adam M. (Caitlin Fitzgerald) Sandroni of Los Angeles, CA, and Christian M. Sandroni a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy of Annapolis, MD. A brother also survives David S. (Stacy Balog) Norman of South Bend. She was a 1976 Graduate of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL. She was a 1979 graduate of Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, with a BA Degree in Philosophy and Psychology. She received a Master's Degree in Social Science, from the University of Chicago in 1980. She worked from 1981 to 1985 as a researcher at the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in Washington, D.C. She worked part time for many years at her family's business, BFC Industries later Prince Agri Products, Inc. in Bremen. Deb was a volunteer at our local Ronald McDonald House. She was very active in supporting her sons' ice hockey careers and served as a board member and President of the Irish Youth Hockey League and a board member of the Michiana High School Hockey League. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Deb's memory may be made to: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana, PO Box 1274, South Bend, IN 46624. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Aug. 28, 1927 - Aug. 24, 2009
BERRIEN CENTER - Mrs. Adeline Hack, 81, of Berrien Center, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday in Lakeland Specialty Hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Donald R. Hack, and brothers, James and Gene Ring. She is survived by four children, James (Jeanne) Hack of Dowagiac, MI, Carloyn (Dennis) Ward of Mishawaka, IN, Larry (Bonnie) Hack of Granger, IN, and Jerry Hack of South Bend, IN. She is also survived by five grandchildren, James (Maria) Hack Jr., Gypsy Klecka, Adam (Traci) Hack, Sarah (Lee) Stanton and Jennifer (Brandon) Ludwig; and eight great-grandchildren, Samantha, William, Taylor, Ethan, Jacob, Kai, Jade and Coleton. Adeline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private graveside service will be held for the family. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Feb. 4, 1927 - Aug. 23, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Balas, 82, of Granger, IN, passed away Sunday in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN. Mrs. Balas was born on February 4, 1927, in Hannibal, MO, to Robert Hugh and Loretta Ethel (O'Donnell) Rice. She was married to Frank Andrew Balas on May 1, 1948, in Chicago, IL. He survives of Granger. Betty worked as a foreclosure supervisor in the banking industry. She moved to Granger in 1989 from Plymouth, MI. In addition to her husband Frank, survivors include her six children, Susan (Jeffrey) Schneider of South Bend, Terrence (Mary Ellen) Balas of Palos Heights, IL, Timothy (Barbara) Balas of Centennial, CO, James (Debbie) of Zionsville, IN, Paul (Brenda) Balas of Troy, MI, and Deborah (Dave) Loth of Brighton, MI; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Quinlan of Chicago. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 26th, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m., also Wednesday, in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Fir Road and SR 23, Granger. Cremation will take place and her ashes will be entombed at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish where she was a member of the Resurrection Choir. Memorial donations may be made to Covenant House Michigan, 2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208. McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family, log on to their website at www.McGannHay.com.
April 29, 1945 - Aug. 20, 2009
MISHAWAKA - Robert M. Stevens Jr., 64, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away August 20, 2009. Born April 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Ruth and Robert M. Stevens Sr. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Silas and Paul Stevens; and a son, Robert M. Stevens III. On May 8, 1974, he married Judith M. Sessler. She survives in Mishawaka. He is also survived by five children, Norma Rupchock of Mishawaka, Robert M. (Michelle) Stevens IV of Mishawaka, Rick (Susan) Johnson of Mooresville, NC, Cheryl (Jerry) Foor of Plymouth and Michelle (Jamie) Stevens of New Hudson, MI; one brother, Saul Stevens of Terre Haute; seven sisters, Margaret Watson of Terre Haute, Phyllis Ott of Elkhart, Rita Tibbetts of Davenport, FL, Ann Stevens of Clinton, IN, Pamela Stevens of New Port Richey, FL, Chris Trimble of Clinton, IN, and Rebecca Stevens of Saudi Arabia; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved, Denise. Robert loved all outdoor activities, especially cooking, camping and fishing. He was a great husband and cared very much for his children and grandchildren. He was also a proud Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 303. Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Monday, August 24, in the McGann Hay, University Chapel, Edison Road. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday in the funeral home at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.
Dec. 29, 1967 - Aug. 14, 2009
GRANGER, IN - Mr. Thomas Allen Hiatt, 41, of Granger, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14th, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident while driving on Decatur Road on Friday night in Cass County, MI. Tom was born in Buchanan, MI, on December 29, 1967, to Kathleen Harris and Lawrence Lynn Hiatt. He had lived in the Michiana area his whole life, graduating from Penn High School in 1986 where he was a proud member of the "Wild Bunch" playing linebacker on defense and having been a member of the 1983 State Championship Football Team. He also graduated from Indiana University with a BS in mathematics. Mr. Hiatt was the owner of Mancino's Restaurant on North Main Street in Mishawaka, IN, as well as co-owner of Wing's, Etc. in Kalamazoo, MI. He also was a salesman for Gordon's Food Service. On October 12, 1991, in Mishawaka, he married Denise Marie (Hoffman) Hiatt, who survives of Granger along with their three daughters, 17-year-old twins, Mikki and Maddi, and 14-year-old, Ali, all students at Penn High School. Other survivors include his mother, Kathleen Jernigan of Holbrook, AZ; his father, Lawrence (Peggy) Hiatt of Elkhart; two brothers, Mike (Heather) of Elkhart County, IN, and Larry Hiatt of Mishawaka. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd, at 11 a.m. in the McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road), where friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you direct donations in Tom's memory to The Pet Refuge, 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. To send condolences to the family or to get directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Oct. 14, 1935 - Aug. 13, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Dolores "Dee" McCann, 73, of South Bend, passed away August 13, 2009. Born October 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Hurbert and Mildred (Tisdale) Wozniak. On November 24, 1955, Dee married Jim McCann, who survives in South Bend. She is also survived by one daughter, Susan (Randy) Staton of South Bend; three sons, Daniel McCann, Michael (Angie) McCann and David (Bryan Dingler) McCann, all of South Bend; one sister, Dorothy Van Rent of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Robby and Amanda Staton and Amy, Natalie, Ryan, Cameron and Lily McCann; and two step grandchildren, Taylor Brown and J.R. Buda. The family would like to give special thanks to Gloria Jacob for her undying friendship she had with Dee. Dee was the Executive Secretary for Indiana Wiping Cloth for thirty years. She was an avid bowler and golfer; and she had a passion for traveling all over the world. The love she gave to her family will be missed greatly, but never forgotten. A burial with no services will take place. Memorial Donations may be made to the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association , 108 N. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601; or the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Dr. South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Aug. 9, 1930 - Aug. 10, 2009
ZIONSVILLE, IN - Mrs. Mary Evelyn "Mush" Miller, 79, of Zionsville, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday in Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home. Mary was born in Chicago, IL, to John and Mary (Mirus) Drechny on August 9, 1930. She married Andrew T. Miller in Chicago on May 7, 1955. He died on March 7, 2008. She was a retired homemaker and a tireless volunteer at Zionsville Meadows. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Joan and Joe Campbell, and their children, Mary Elizabeth Campbell, Stuart Campbell and Meggie Campbell, all of Carmel, IN, formerly of Zionsville. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 21, at 11 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, with Rev. Fr. Dennis J. O'Keeffe, D.Min., pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne
Donald A. Kruk
June 3, 1931 – May 6, 2009
Granger-Donald A.
Kruk, 77, passed away May 6, 2009.
Born June 3, 1931, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the
late Alex and Rose (Kokot) Kruk.Also preceding him in death was a sister, Patricia Gordon.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jean (Molnar) Kruk; son,
Jeffrey T. (Cheryl) of South Bend; daughters, Michele (Paul) Pejza of Canton,
MI, Lenore (Kevin) Stuber of Edwardsburg and Lisa Coryell of Mishawaka;
brother, Richard (Neoma) of South Bend; sister, Mary Lou (David) Kowalski of
Granger; and five grandsons, Jamie and Corey Pejza, Casey (Christina) and
Donald J. “D.J” Stuber, and Dylan J. “D.J.” Coryell.
Donald retired from Uniroyal Plastics Company in January,
1989 after 36 years of service. He worked in the sales department.
He was a member of the Uniroyal Mishawaka Management Club, St. Pius X
Senior Group and the American Legion Post #161, Mishawaka, IN.Mr. Kruk was a Korean War Veteran and
served with the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 11, at
St. Pius X Catholic Church, where friends may call one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46637.To send condolences, please visitwww.mcgannhay.com.
May 16, 1931 - May 3, 2009
SOUTH BEND - James D'Arcy Chisholm, 77, of South Bend, Indiana, died on May 3, 2009. D'Arcy was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, then moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, as an infant. Following graduation from Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, he attended the University of Notre Dame. He left Notre Dame in his sophomore year to join the Marine Corps and volunteered to serve in Korea where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. After his discharge he returned to Notre Dame to complete his bachelor of arts degree in economics, graduating in 1956. He moved to Southern California that same year to begin a career in the business world that included being president of the Chamber of Commerce in Lancaster, California, West Coast Manager of Industrial Development for the Del Webb Corporation, Vice President of Southern California Operations with Milton Meyer & Co. Realtors, President of Capital Real Estate Management Co. and Trustee of Angeles Mortgage Investment Trust. While with the Del Webb Corp. he was nominated for consideration as Assistant Post Master General to the U.S. Post Office in Washington, D.C., becoming one of three finalists. He also served on special assignment to Governor Pat Brown of California and as a transition team member for then Governor Ronald Reagan of California. In 1980 D'Arcy left the presidency of CREMCO to volunteer his services at the University of Notre Dame. He joined the staff of the Institute for Pastoral and Social Ministry, now the Institute for Church Life. During his tenure as Assistant Director of IPSM he teamed with then Dean of the Notre Dame Law School, Dr. David Link, to found the Center for the Homeless in South Bend. Seeing the needs of the homeless and the limits of shelter facilities, they championed a campaign to rectify the problem. The Center opened its doors on December 18, 1988. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brother, Pat (Gloria) Chisholm; children, Pamela Gould, Robert (Pamela) Chisholm, Julie (Marine) Cano, Eleanor McCreary, Michael Spydell, Lori (Michael) Wagner and Craig Spydell; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM on Sunday, May 10, with a recitation of the Rosary at 4:30 PM in McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel at 2313 E. Edison Road near Ironwood. The Rite of Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, on Monday, May 11, at 9:30 AM, with Rev. Edward Malloy, CSC, officiating and Rev. Robert Pelton, CSC, as homilist. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery on campus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in D'Arcy's memory to the Center for the Homeless, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Jan. 22, 1937 - May 3, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Marilyn Katherine (Kubsch) Swartz, 72, passed away at 1:23 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2009, in South Bend, IN, with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on January 22, 1937, to the late Nadine Kubsch Horton in South Bend, IN, and had resided in South Bend her entire life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nadine, as well as by her brother, Fredrick Charles Kubsch. Marilyn also had a very special friend, Maxine Miltenberger, who preceded her in death. Marilyn graduated from Washington-Clay High School in 1955. Two years later, on May 18, 1957, Marilyn married her soul mate, Robert Leroy Swartz Sr., who survives. "Bob is the best thing that could happen to me. He is my soul mate and I will always love him," Marilyn once wrote. Robert had a special nickname for Marilyn, "Babe." Marilyn and Robert built their home in 1964, down the street from Notre Dame. This is where they raised their four surviving children, Robert (Sandra) Swartz of Osceola, IN, Joni (Marvin) Buwa of Niles, MI, Julie (Nector) Echevarria of South Bend, IN, and Charles (Tracy) Swartz of Mishawaka, IN. Marilyn was blessed with 12 grandchildren, Nicholas, Robert and Nicole Swartz, Christopher and Donald Swartz, Amanda Batiz, Elisa and Elena Echevarria, and C.J., Shelby, Emily and Maggie Swartz. She is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Nicole and Brittany Hedman, and one great-grandchild, Adrian Mabry, who is due in July. Family was the most important thing to Marilyn. She loved to be surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Their love and support gave her strength as she fought her illness. Marilyn especially loved babysitting and spending time with her four youngest grandchildren, C.J., Shelby, Emily and Maggie. They gave her a new sense of life and a reason to battle, along with countless hours of laughs, love and company. "God sure has blessed me with this family and grandchildren," Marilyn said. Besides family, Marilyn's other interests include doing crossword puzzles, having complete control of the television, electronic video games, playing BINGO, and bowling. Her witty sense of humor will truly be missed by everyone. Visitation will be today, May 6, 2009, in the McGann Hay, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, where friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 Ironwood Road, on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 10 a.m. Following the Mass, Marilyn will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. "I want all my kids to know that I love them very much. They have always been my pride and joy." - Marilyn Swartz.
Nov. 25, 1932 - March 18, 2009
MISHAWAKA - Beverly Elizabeth (Martin) Walter, 76, passed away in St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, after a short illness. Mrs. Walter was born to the late Robert Isaac and Alice Elizabeth Martin in South Bend. She graduated from Clay High School in May 1950. Mrs. Walter went on to attend college at Saint Theresa College in Winona, MN, graduating in 1955 with her medical technology degree. After graduation she worked for the South Bend Medical Foundation as a medical technologist. In May 1956 she married William D. Walter in South Bend. She and her husband made their home in Mishawaka, residing there for 49 years. Later, Mrs. Walter worked as a medical technologist for five years at Miles Laboratory in Elkhart. Mrs. Walter is survived by her husband of 53 years, William, and her two children, Amy Baim of Muncie, IN, and David (Kim) of South Bend. She had four grandchildren, Nate and Laura Baim of Muncie, IN, and Brittany and Ashley Walter of South Bend, IN. Mrs. Walter had two half brothers, Richard (Jane) and John (Julie) Martin, both of Bloomington, IN. Mrs. Walter also had two stepsisters, Jan (Kevin) Belton of Napa Valley, CA, and Sue Ellen Schell of Mishawaka. A Memorial Scripture Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 11th, in the First Presbyterian Church in Mishawaka, where Mrs. Walter was a member. Immediately following the service refreshments will be served by the Presbyterian Women's Group. Elisabed Imerlishvili of the Toradze Piano Studio will play Beverly's college piano recital pieces. Contributions may be made in Beverly's memory to the First Presbyterian Church Organ Fund. McGann Hay Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. To send condolences to the family, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Feb. 21, 1925 - April 28, 2009
SOUTH BEND - John Eli Dragovich, 84, of South Bend, passed away in his home on April 28, 2009. Mr. Dragovich was born February 21, 1925 in Provident, OH to the late Eli and Mary (Kepic) Dragovich. On May 12, 1951, he married Thelma Mitchell who preceded him in death in 2002. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Chelko, and a brother, Joseph Dragovich. Surviving him are seven children: Joseph M. of Mishawaka, Mary Beth Marsolais of South Bend, John E., Jr. (Amy) of Jacksonville, FL, Lucille M. (Michael) Buckman of Dallas, TX, William A. (Kathleen) of Ellicott City, MD, Anne C. Dragovich of South Bend and Stephen H. Dragovich of South Bend as well as nine grandchildren. After graduating from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, OH, Mr. Dragovich was recruited to the University of Notre Dame by Frank Leahy on a Football Scholarship but decided to play baseball instead. He graduated from Notre Dame with a BS and MS Degree. Mr. Dragovich proudly served his country in World War II in the Third Army under General Patton. He worked in the South Bend Community School Corporation for 27 years as a teacher and coach. He was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, the Retired Teacher's Association and the Notre Dame Alumni Association of St. Joseph Valley. Friends may call from 4-8 PM, with a Wake Service being held at 5 PM, today, May 1, at the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd. at Ironwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hill & LaSalle, South Bend. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Bend, IN or the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences or get directions, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Sept. 3, 1960 - April 27, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Mr. David L. Klimek, 48, of South Bend, passed away Monday evening. Mr. Klimek was born on September 3, 1960 in South Bend to Louis and Josephine Klimek. He earned a BS from Indiana University and had attended graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. David was employed for many years as a Mechanical Engineer. He is survived by his mother, sister and brother-in-law, his wife and son, age 15. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Klimek who was a decorated WWII Navy Veteran. He was an active and dedicated lifetime member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Mr. Klimek was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council # 553, he was also a member of BPO of Elks Lodge # 235. David was active in coaching he son's sports teams through the years which included: Irish Youth Hockey, St. Pius X Football and Clay Little League. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Sports. Through these activities he instilled in his son a love of sports and sportsmanship. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church at 11:00 am today, May 1st, with Rev Cornelius Ryan, CSC, Pastor, officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to mass in the church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to The Building Fund at Little Flower Parish, 54191 N. Ironwood Rd, South Bend, IN 46637. McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd. at Ironwood is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family please log on to their web site at:www.McGannHay.com.
July 20, 1972 - April 26, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Timothy Charles Hardt, 36, of South Bend, IN, passed away April 26, 2009, from complications during heart surgery. Born July 20, 1972, he was the son of Charles and Melinda (Lehman) Hardt. His father preceded him in death. On July 7, 2001, Tim married the former Lauren McClenahan, who survives. He is also survived by his mother, Melinda of Crown Point, IN; brother, Jeff Hardt of Indy; sister, Beth (Chad) Salsman of Indy; niece, Ava Grace Salsman of Indy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Linda McClenahan; and his beloved dog, Emma. Tim was a science teacher at Washington High School, South Bend, from 1995 to the present. In that time he achieved the Teacher of the Year Award. He had many passions including wood working, camping, and he loved to cheer on the Lady Panther's basketball team. He was a Visiting Scholar at Notre Dame, but his loyalty was to his alma mater, IU Bloomington. The family is receiving friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 4th, in the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, SR 23, enter off Cherry Road. A private committal service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tim Hardt Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Teachers Credit Union, PO Box 1395, South Bend, IN 46699, or to any other TCU location. To send condolences or get directions, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
Sept. 21, 1919 - April 22, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Eleanor Helen Campbell, 89, of Granger, passed away at Regency Place, late Wednesday night, following an illness. Mrs. Campbell was born September 21, 1919 in South Bend, to the late Larry J. and Clara M. (Fluegel) Bojewicz. On April 20, 1946 she married John D. "Jack" Campbell. He passed away on November 16, 1982. She enjoyed playing Bridge and often played at the Elks Lodge #235, where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a former member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, South Bend. Eleanor is survived by her son, J. Scott Campbell of Granger; and sister, Ginnie (Don) Roe of Denver, Co. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara A. Campbell; and brother, Robert Boyer. A graveside service will be held today, April 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, with Rev. John Klimczyk, Associate Pastor at St. Patrick's Parish, officiating. McGann Hay, University Chapel is helping arrange the services, to send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Frank Sherman
May 21, 1912 – April 18, 2009
MISHAWAKA—Mr. Frank Sherman, age 96, passed away
Saturday in his residence at Tanglewood Trace.
He was born in Columbus, OH and lived in South Bend all of his adult life. He was a US Army Veteran and served two years in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. He was married for 68 years to the former Ruth Berg, who predeceased him.
Mr. Sherman was a Merchandise Manager at Robertson’s Department Store. After his retirement he was a volunteer for more then 20 years in the gift shop at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, South Bend. He was a member of Sinai
Synagogue.
He is survived by his two sons: Peter R. of Washington, DC and
Lee A. of Arlington, VA.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 11am at the Hebrew
Orthodox Cemetery, Jefferson & Logan with Rabbi Michael Friedland,
officiating. McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Funeral Homes is in charge.
To send condolences to the family log on to their web site at: www.McGannHay.com
Diane E. “DiDi” Conner
November 24, 1995 --April 3, 2009
Granger, IN--Diane E. “DiDi” Conner, 48, of Granger, IN, passed away
suddenly in her home on April 3, 2009.
She was born December 4, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA, to the
late William and Betty Botsford.
On November 24, 1995, Diane married Fred Conner. He
survives.Also surviving are three
sisters, Connie McLaughlin, Maryanne Langley and Jeanne Green; four brothers,
James, Michael and William and John Botsford, all of California; and twelve
nieces and nephews.
Diane will be sorely missed. She always cared for other’s needs
before herself.She touched many
hearts and will be forever remembered.
A memorial service is being held at the Conner family residence on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm.
To send condolences, please visit
www.mcgannhay.com.
Diana Lynn (Postelli) Helton
May 26, 1945 – April 5, 2009
Eau Claire, MI- Diana “Dee Dee” Postelli Helton passed away
April 5, 2009, with her family by her side.She suffered a massive stroke and couldn’t recover.Diana was 63. She was born May 26, 1945
in St. Joseph, MI to Michael N. and Eleanor (Pullens) Postelli.
Diana loved spending time with her family, friends and
especially her 3 grandchildren.She loved to read and play cards with her special cousins, Fran
Postelli, Marie Shockly and Shirley Loomis; and playing scrabble with her
mother.She enjoyed lunch on
Wednesdays with her mother; sister Carole, and daughter, Laura; and loved when
her son, Billy, would cook her breakfast every morning. She also loved the
casino, which is why she was called “queen of the slot machines.”
She worked at Lake Michigan College for 22 years and loved
every minute of it. Also, she was the co-owner of DD’s Trading Post for 15
years.
She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in May, 1963,
and later married Bill Helton, Jr. November 9, 1963.They shared 45 loving years of life together. Diana was a
wonderful, friendly woman and she always had a warm smile.Those who knew her will miss her.She is survived by husband, Bill;
daughter, Laura (J. Shannon) Helton-Adams; their children, Jonathon and Shanna;
son, William M. Helton; his daughter, Caroline; mother, Eleanor Postelli;
brothers, Michael (Jean) Postelli Jr. and John (Natalie) Postelli; sister, Carole (George) Rosenthal;
several nieces and nephews; and her high school friends, Linda Whitaker Meyers;
and Sherry Whitaker Knight.
She was met in Heaven by her father, Michael Postelli, Sr.;
grandmother, Augusta (Betty) Jones; and her special cousin, Joey Postelli.
Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Laura Adams,
2509 Park Rd. Eau Claire, MI 49111.A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April
19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in her home, 2535 Park Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111. John,
Arnold and Boyd Saylor will be officiating the service, while Judy Saylor will
be leading the music. Anyone who wants to attend is welcome.
Mom always said “Do not look forward to what may happen
tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will take care
of you tomorrow and everyday.Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing
strength to bear it.Put aside all
anxious thoughts and imaginations and say continuously, ‘The Lord is my
strength and my shield, my heart has trusted Him and I am helped. He is not only
with me, but in me, and I in Him.’”
Oct. 2, 1935 - April 6, 2009
GRANGER - Lucille Marie Clemons, formerly of Gladwin and Grass Lake, Michigan, 73, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana. She served in the U.S. Army in the 14th Army WAC band, and had a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) until 1979. She is survived by one daughter, Debbra (Robert) Talvensaari of Granger, Indiana; and two sons, Daniel (Robin) Clemons of Linden, Michigan, and Daryl Clemons of Whitmore Lake, Michigan. She had six grandchildren, Christopher Clemons, 28, Jason Clemons, 24, Dale Clemons, 24, Candice Clemons, 22, Jennifer Talvensaari, 21, and Travis Clemons, 20. Memorial services will be held April 24, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan, where she will be laid to rest next to her deceased and beloved husband, Carl Wayne Clemons. Lucille loved her cats, gardening, reading, classic movies and, in earlier years, was actively involved in community theater and was an avid golfer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .http://www.cancer.org/docroot/don/don_0.asp. To send condolences to the family, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Jan. 7, 1941 - Mar. 2, 2010
July 17, 1942 - Feb. 27, 2010
May 17, 1930 - Feb. 13, 2010
Feb. 5, 1920 - Feb. 10, 2010
July 1, 1934 - Jan. 29, 2010
May 19, 1944 - Jan. 24, 2010
Jan. 13, 1941 - Jan. 21, 2010
Nov. 8, 1920 - Jan. 21, 2010
June 22, 1924 - Jan. 13, 2010
Feb. 26, 1919 - Jan. 12, 2010
Sep. 28, 1982 - Jan. 5, 2010
Oct. 31, 1916 - Dec. 30, 2009
May 24, 1914 - Dec. 25, 2009
Nov. 15, 1920 - Dec. 22, 2009
July 3, 1926 - Dec. 16, 2009
March 2, 1926 - Dec. 5, 2009
Mar. 26, 1926 - Dec. 3, 2009
Sep. 29, 1941 - Dec. 2, 2009
April 3, 1940 - Nov. 16, 2009
Aug. 2, 1944 - Nov. 11, 2009
Nov. 7, 2009
June 27, 1929 - Oct. 30, 2009
Apr. 6, 1920- Oct. 30, 2009
April 12, 1924 - Oct. 24, 2009
Sept. 21, 1967 - Oct. 23, 2009
Jan. 19, 1978 - Oct. 22, 2009
Mar. 9, 1920 - Oct. 22, 2009
July 5, 1934 - Sep. 16, 2009
April 12, 1926 - Aug. 27, 2009
Sept. 14, 1917 - Aug. 27, 2009
May 11, 1929 - Aug. 28, 2009
July 17, 1917 - Aug. 29, 2009
May 28, 1966 - Aug. 26, 2009
Oct. 29, 1958 - Aug. 26, 2009
Aug. 28, 1927 - Aug. 24, 2009
April 29, 1945 - Aug. 20, 2009
Dec. 29, 1967 - Aug. 14, 2009
Oct. 14, 1935 - Aug. 13, 2009
Aug. 9, 1930 - Aug. 10, 2009
Jan. 22, 1937 - May 3, 2009
Nov. 25, 1932 - March 18, 2009
Feb. 21, 1925 - April 28, 2009
July 20, 1972 - April 26, 2009
Oct. 2, 1935 - April 6, 2009