Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Barbara Ann Butler
Mar 21, 2022
Barbara Ann Butler was born September 6, 1946, in Memphis Tennessee to Ernest and Ann Mangum. She was the middle child of three daughters.As an adult, Barbara worked as a caregiver at The Logan Center for adults with special needs. She received great joy taking her clients on outings to participate in activities such as picnics, bowling, local fairs, carnivals,...
Novell Lester
Mar 21, 2022
Novell Lester, 54 of South Bend, McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html
Theresa Marie (Moore) Taylor
Mar 20, 2022
Mishawaka-Theresa Marie Taylor, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on March 20, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born October 29, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Shirley (Daisy) Moore; and son, Eric Taylor, preceded her in death.On July 18, 1970, Theresa married the love of her life, Robert Lee Taylor, Sr. He survives her. Also left to cherish...
Elizabeth “Ellie” Marie Crawford
Mar 14, 2022
Elizabeth "Ellie" Marie Crawford, 18, passed away peacefully at home March 14, 2022.Ellie was born October 3, 2003 in South Bend to Steve and Christa (Sincroft) Crawford.Left to cherish her memory are: her parents; sister, Alexa Kathleen Crawford; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Anita Wagoner and Bill and Coleena Sincroft; aunts and uncles: Linza and Scott Crawford, Kathy and Joe Cox,...
Mary Ann Pagels
Mar 14, 2022
Mary Ann Pagels, or known as Nana by her loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut to the late Edward and Stella Leonard.Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Wendy (John) Huffman; grandchildren, Paige (Cory) Hildebrandt, Brianna (Patrick Yergler) Tribbett, Lance Tribbett, and...
Anthony “Tony” Kupferer
Mar 11, 2022
Walkerton- Anthony “Tony” Kupferer, 78, died March 11, 2022. Born August 25, 1943 in Louisville, KY, Tony was the son of the late Anthony and Jane (Boggs) Kupferer. On July 24, 1971, he married the love of his life, Paula Shapiro, who he met in college at IU Bloomington. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are: his...
James Robert “Jim” Vesta
Mar 11, 2022
BRISTOL- James Robert "Jim" Vesta, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully into life everlasting on March 11, 2022. Born November 4, 1941 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Lewis and Catherine (Morida) Vesta. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Vesta; his twin, Steven Vesta; and father-in-law, Leonard Phillips, Sr. On February 23, 1985,...
Mary Claire Clauss Gassensmith
Mar 9, 2022
Mary Claire Gassensmith, 87, died peacefully at her home in South Bend, on March 9, 2022.Mary Claire was born on July 23, 1934 to George and Alice (Braundsdorf) Hennion. A life-long South Bend resident, she graduated from John Adams High School in 1952 and attended St. Mary's College.Before her retirement in 1999, Mary Claire worked in Student Services at Indiana...
Yvonne Nugent
Mar 8, 2022
Rose Marie Yvonne Nugent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8th, with family by her side; she was 100 years young. Yvonne was born July 6, 1921, in Pain Court, Ontario, Canada to DieuDonné and Hélena (Caron) Gagner. She journeyed from Chatham, Ontario, in 1947 to Detroit, Michigan, after becoming a Registered Nurse and worked as such for many years....
Marcelle M. Meredith
Mar 8, 2022
Marcelle M. Meredith passed away peacefully in her home in South Bend, Indiana on March 8, 2022. She was 101 years old.She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold A Meredith; her parents, Martial and Renee Jacob; her brother, Max; and sister, Andree; and sadly her son, James A. Meredith. She is survived by her daughter...
Neil Merlin Johnson
Mar 1, 2022
Neil Merlin Johnson, passed away peacefully with his children by his side March 1, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born to the late Ersel and Elnora (Woods) Johnson on September 15, 1937 in Bright, Indiana.Neil is survived by his 6 children, Rhonda Devine, Patrick and Charlotte Johnson, Helen and Thomas Gritt, John and Debbie Johnson, Karen and...
Lorraine Frances Jankowski
Feb 28, 2022
Granger - Lorraine Frances Mueller Jankowski passed away with her husband of more than 53 years by her side on February 28, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born on June 21, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harry and Laura (Burchi) Mueller.Lorraine is also survived by her loving daughter, Jessica (Charles) Chambers; granddaughters, Alyssa and Lainey...
Dennis Leroy Milliken
Feb 27, 2022
Rochester - Dennis LeRoy Milliken passed away in Mishawaka with his family by his side on February 27, 2022. He was 80 years old. Denny was born to the late Norman LeRoy Milliken and Mavis June (Hayes) Slazewski on May 1, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana.Denny is survived by his wife of more than 61 years, Janice; daughters, Lisa (Jerry)...
Mary Frances Lash
Feb 25, 2022
Mary Frances Orzech Lash, 84, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022.Mary was born October 22, 1937, in Michigan City, IN, the daughter of the late John Aloysius and Elnor Marie (Rist) Orzech. Her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Bothast, also preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory are: 3 daughters, Cynthia A. Werner, Tamara L. Lash and...
David Earl Bachtel
Feb 25, 2022
South Bend - David Earl Bachtel passed away at his home on February 25, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born to the late Earl Charles and Alice (Drouhard) Bachtel on August 9, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio.David married Donna Halbert on June 13, 1970, she survives. Also surviving are David and Donna's children, Christopher David (Dawn) Bachtel, Michelle...
Lilliana Goggins
Feb 24, 2022
Lilliana (Lilli) Noel Goggins, passed away Thursday morning, February 24th, 2022, at her home in Edwardsburg, MIShe was born on August 27th, 2004, and is survived by her father and mother, Kevin and Cher Goggins, and two brothers, Caden and Jager Goggins, all of Edwardsburg, MI, Grandparents Larry and Connie Zuercher of Granger, IN; Ron and Ann Wittenbach of Lowell,...
George August Walker
Feb 22, 2022
George August Walker, age 81, died in South Bend, Indiana on February 22nd, 2022 after a three year struggle with cancer. He was born prematurely at his parent's farm in Baroda, Michigan on a cool day on June 20, 1940. Moving back to the Mishawaka area with his family, he grew up quickly working & learning on the family farm....
Charles Russell Cantrell
Feb 21, 2022
South Bend - Charles (Charlie) Russell Cantrell, 65, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 comforted by his step-daughter, Dawn May, her husband Jay and Charles' grandchildren. He was born in South Bend to the late Clifton and Edith Cantrell on January 20, 1957.Charlie was known for his music and parties. He enjoyed cooking, playing pool, watching sci-fi, helping people...
Esther Yvonne Rindfield
Feb 20, 2022
BREMEN- E. Yvonne Rindfield, 64, passed away February 20, 2022, after a short and fierce battle with aggressive cancer.Born September 11, 1957 in Plymouth, IN, Yvonne was the daughter of James and Esther (Poulos) Hardy. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1975.On June 28, 1986, Yvonne married the love of her life, Jerry Rindfield. To their union, they were...
Judy Ziker
Feb 18, 2022
Judy (Grabiner) Ziker passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 18, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 9, 1931 to the late Rose and Harry Grabiner. Judy is survived by her children, Peggy (Jerry) Cairo, Lynne (David) Fischgrund and David (Cheryl) Ziker; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and her late husband Mort's sister, Gloria...
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