Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Molly  Elizabeth Schrager

Molly Elizabeth Schrager

Sep 12, 2022

Molly E. Schrager died unexpectedly September 12, 2022, at the young age of 25, in West Lafayette, Indiana. She was born in Chang De, Hunan, China on June 30, 1997. Molly was adopted by Debbie Schrager, on August 18, 1998. She lived in Colorado Springs, CO her first year in the United States and then, with the addition of her...

Terry  S. Donze

Terry S. Donze

Sep 12, 2022

Terry Sue Donze, 71 of Granger, IN was a loving wife, mother, nana, and friend to many. She entered eternity on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Memorial Hospital after a 3 year battle with breast cancer which she fought with grace and grit. She was born on September 8, 1951, to the late Ernest and Rita (Stebner) Lindstedt. Terry is...

Jon Eric “Ric” Riemke

Jon Eric “Ric” Riemke

Sep 11, 2022

“Ric” Jon Eric Riemke passed the morning of September 11, 2022. He was born February 5, 1968 in Kendallville, Indiana to John Riemke and the late Barbara Shank Riemke. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1986 and moved on to Vincennes University on a baseball scholarship. He then transferred to Purdue University, West Lafayette, graduating with a degree...

Leah Frenkiel

Leah Frenkiel

Sep 11, 2022

Leah Frenkiel, 68, passed away September 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Moses and Rosa (Gelernter) Frenkiel. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Frenkiel. She is survived by her brother, Paul; niece, Lisa Herzog; great nephew, Richard Herzog and great niece, Ava Herzog....

Suzanne  Marie (Canfield)  Odle

Suzanne Marie (Canfield) Odle

Sep 8, 2022

GOSHEN-Suzanne M. Odle, 77, passed away peacefully in her home within a short period after being diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer which she accepted with courage and grace. Born January 18, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Addie (Dosmann) Canfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donn Odle in 2021. Left to cherish her...

Ronald  E. York

Ronald E. York

Sep 8, 2022

“Run dear Ronald, runIn the heavens beyond the skyNo more pain and sufferingNo need to ever cryYou left your mark on manyIn great and little thingsNow you’re rejoicing with the angelsGiving glory to the King”Ronald passed away peacefully on September 8th at St Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was surrounded by loved ones as he transitioned into eternity.A graduate...

Paul  Stephen Morse

Paul Stephen Morse

Sep 6, 2022

February 19, 1953 – September 6, 2022GRANGER – Paul Stephen Morse, 69, passed away September 6, 2022. Born February 19, 1953, he was the son of Robert Morse, who resides in Colorado and the late Norma (Wasson) Morse, Dec. 30, 2015. On July 27, 1991, Paul married the love of his life, Bec Ann Morse, who lovingly helped care for...

Robert  E. Soderberg

Robert E. Soderberg

Sep 4, 2022

Robert E. Soderberg, 76, of Granger passed away at home with his family on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Bob was born the middle child to Edgar and Margery (Nelson) Soderberg on December 10, 1945 in South Bend. He was a lifelong area resident graduating from Central High School in 1964 where he was a member of the swim team. After...

Clara  M. (Rice)  Riggs

Clara M. (Rice) Riggs

Sep 3, 2022

Clara M (Singleton) (Rice) Riggs passed away on September 3, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born in South Bend, IN on April 2, 1943 to the late Charles and Lovina (Philips) Singleton.Clara is survived by her daughter, Jill Marie (Wesley) Sparrow; son, Joey Riggs; sister, Dorothy Grenert; brothers: Walter, William, Ronald, and Jack Singleton; and numerous nieces...

Richard  Gene Bruder

Richard Gene Bruder

Aug 30, 2022

Richard Gene Bruder 70, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 30, 2022.He was born to the late Raymond William and Eva Fern (Williams) Bruder on June 18, 1952 in Dixon, IL.Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca; daughters, Rebecca Toland (Paul Loflin) and Eileen Coyle (Rodney Jacobs); grandchildren: Colin Toland, Courtney (Robert)...

Garrett  Joseph Coughlin,  Iii

Garrett Joseph Coughlin, Iii

Aug 29, 2022

Garrett Joseph "Gary" Coughlin, III, 71, died of Respiratory Failure on August 29, 2022, following a lung transplant July 29, 2021, in Chicago. He is at peace now, after over a year of hospitalization with transplant complications and then Covid. Born October 31, 1950, he was the son of the late Garrett J. Coughlin, II and Betty (Cannedy) Coughlin. He...

Garrett  J. Coughlin

Garrett J. Coughlin

Aug 29, 2022

Garrett J. Coughlin, III, 71, of Granger, died Monday. McGann Hay Funeral Home.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Richard Bruder

Richard Bruder

Aug 29, 2022

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Joel Borem

Joel Borem

Aug 26, 2022

Edwardsburg-Joel Borem, 62, passed away August 26, 2022 after fighting a lengthy illness. Joel was born December 4, 1959, the middle child of 7, to Wayne and Delores (Schlabaugh) Borem. He was the first of the children to leave this earthly home. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his niece, Holly Dee Farkas. Left to cherish his...

Arnold  R. Livermore

Arnold R. Livermore

Aug 23, 2022

Arnold R. Livermore, Sr., 85, of South Bend, died Tuesday. McGann Hay Funeral Home.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Willis  Calvin Collins,  Jr.

Willis Calvin Collins, Jr.

Aug 22, 2022

He had a quirky sense of humor, was obsessed with genealogy, and had an eccentric curiosity. He loved to read books and loved to tell stories, especially "Philip and Catherine stories". It is truly difficult to put into words all of the interesting experiences and lessons derived during his life. To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Marjorie  Lynn O’Leary

Marjorie Lynn O’Leary

Aug 21, 2022

Marjorie Lynn O’Leary passed away peacefully on Sunday August 21st 2022 at the age of 77. She was born in Chicago Illinois on July 19, 1945 to the late Walter E. And Frances M. (Hellickson) Johnson.Marjorie was a wonderful mother who heavily involved herself as a Scout Master for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and she loved being a nurse...

Margaret “Peggy” Maureen Brunette

Margaret “Peggy” Maureen Brunette

Aug 21, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Maureen Brunette passed away on August 21, 2022 with her husband by her side. She was 72. Peggy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Charles F. and Geraldine (Kunkle) Egan on October 6, 1949.Peggy is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Nicole (Wayne) Sistrunk and Noel (Jeffrey) Klein; grandchildren: Adam, Josh and Emily Beckett, Kole, Kloe...

Adeline  E. Anderson

Adeline E. Anderson

Aug 21, 2022

Adeline E. Anderson, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of South Bend died Sunday. McGann Hay Funeral Home.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Adeline  “Andy” Anderson

Adeline “Andy” Anderson

Aug 21, 2022

Adeline "Andy" Anderson, 90, of Port Charlotte FL, formerly of South Bend IN, passed away on Sunday August 21, 2022 after a brief illness.She was born April 20, 1932 in St. Joseph MI, daughter of Friedrich and Lydia (Kelm) Berg. She was a graduate of St. Joseph HS. She married her husband James Anderson in 1953, and moved to South...