Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Brenda  Lee Berry

Brenda Lee Berry

Feb 17, 2022

Brenda Lee (Verner) Berry passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 at the age of 65. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 11, 1956 to Winston Kenneth and Emily Jane (Russell) Waszkiewicz .Brenda is survived by her three sons, Shane Verner, Mark (Michelle) Wingard and Mike (Yolynda) Wingard; 4 sisters; mother, Emily; and 11 grandchildren.She was preceded...

Robert  Donnelly Witt

Robert Donnelly Witt

Feb 17, 2022

Robert Donnelly Witt passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughter on February 17, 2022. He was 70. Bob was born in Florence, Alabama on October 25, 1951 to the late Raymond and Anna Lee Witt.Bob is survived by his wife of 23 years, Rebecca; children, Ashley Keltz, Eric Witt and Allie Witt; grandchildren, Andre, Issac, Caden and Jacey...

Phyllis  J. Hamel

Phyllis J. Hamel

Feb 17, 2022

March 20, 1936 – February 17, 2022South Bend – Phyllis J. Hamel passed away peacefully at her home on February 17, 2022 at the age of 85. She was born in South Bend, IN on March 20, 1936, to the late David S. and Alberta (Fischer) Stouffer.Surviving Phyllis is her husband of almost 67 years, William; sons, Kevin (Maureen), Kenneth,...

Thomas  Matthew Hardman

Thomas Matthew Hardman

Feb 15, 2022

Thomas Matthew Hardman, age 40, passed away on February 15, 2022. Tom was born on February 22, 1981 to Daniel and Adele (Fabianski) Hardman in Berwyn, Illinois. After graduating from Benet Academy in 1999, he went on to study English Literature at the University of Illinois and received his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School. Tom was a career...

Marilyn  Hoffman Metzelaar

Marilyn Hoffman Metzelaar

Feb 11, 2022

Wilmington, DE-Marilyn Hoffman Metzelaar, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022. She was 85.Marilyn was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 28, 1936 to the late Morris Barnard and Elsie (Levy) Hoffman.Left to cherish her memory are: two sons, Larry (Kristin) Metzelaar and Mark Metzelaar; granddaughters, CarolJean and Kathryn Metzelaar; brothers, Terry (Cheri Schuster) Hoffman...

Dolores  Theresa Mccarty

Dolores Theresa Mccarty

Feb 10, 2022

Dolores Theresa McCarty, age 82, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on February 10, 2022. After being cancer-free for five years, her family was heartbroken to receive the news that her cancer had recurred, and a short three weeks later Dolores went home to be with Jesus.Dolores was born on April 2,1939 in South Bend, to the late Joseph and Harriet...

Donna  Leora Lotaki

Donna Leora Lotaki

Feb 6, 2022

SOUTH BEND-Donna L. Lotaki, known by many as "Momma Donna," passed away February 6, 2022, at the age of 67.Born in South Bend on November 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (Evans) Nick. Her son, Adrian Lotaki; father of her children, Samiuela Lotaki; and her two brothers, Raymond Nick and Alan Nick, also preceded...

Richard  Aubry Saunders

Richard Aubry Saunders

Feb 1, 2022

Richard Aubry Saunders Jr. 63, passed away peacefully in his home, with his Benchmark family by his side, on February 1, 2022, at 7:20 p.m. Richard was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 28, 1958, to Marion Janice Saunders and Richard Aubry Saunders Sr.Richard became part of the LOGAN Protective Services family in 1977. He taught many about the power...

Janis  Lynne Warner

Janis Lynne Warner

Jan 27, 2022

GRANGER-Janis L. Warner, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2022 surrounded with family. She was born September 23, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Sylvia (Sharapata) Ansell. Janis married the love her life, Frederick Warner, on May 4, 1968 in Johnsburg, IL at St. Johns Catholic Church. Janis and Frederick were blessed with...

Mary  Elizabeth Spencer

Mary Elizabeth Spencer

Jan 24, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Conn Spencer of Granger, Indiana passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022 with her children by her side at the age of 78. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 16, 1943. She was born to the late Ronald William Conn and Benita Mary (Leonard) Conn. Mary was raised on the family farm in Thawville, Illinois. Mary...

Adele  R. Pytel

Adele R. Pytel

Jan 24, 2022

NILES-Adele R. Pytel, 97, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 surrounded by her family.Born July 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Stephy (Luszkowicz) Pytel. She also was preceded in death by all seven of her siblings and one infant son, Timothy.Affectionately known as "Babci," she has left to cherish her many...

Debra  Suzann Wenzel

Debra Suzann Wenzel

Jan 24, 2022

Debra Suzann Wenzel Passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 68. She was born in South Bend, IN March 16, 1953 to the late Edward Matthew and Martha Evalyn (Stachowiak) Naughton.Debra is survived by her son, Scott (Cindi) Wenzel; grandchildren, Jason and Owen Baumer; brothers, Larry Little, Douglas (Patricia) Little and Phillip...

Debra Wenzel

Debra Wenzel

Jan 24, 2022

Debra Wenzel, 68, passed away on Monday, in Mishawaka McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

William  Arthur Lane

William Arthur Lane

Jan 23, 2022

William Arthur Lane 79, passed away Sunday, in Elkhart McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Kathryn Mary Ann Holcomb

Kathryn Mary Ann Holcomb

Jan 21, 2022

Kathryn Mary Ann Holcomb, was the cherished daughter of Andrew and Irene "Wanda" Zulliger and loving aunt, of Robert (Robin) Davis, Teressa (Brian) Sears, Alisa (Mike) Depositar, and Monica (Pete) Kern.Aunt Kathy went to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:12 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN, with...

Randy  Hugh Drudge

Randy Hugh Drudge

Jan 20, 2022

Randy Hugh Drudge, 69 passed away Thursday, in Plymouth, IN McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

John  Joseph Regnier

John Joseph Regnier

Jan 18, 2022

John Joseph Regnier, 84, of Granger, Indiana, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota died January 18, 2022. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was born June 3, 1937. He was Preceded in death by infant son, Alexis John; parents, Edward A. and Mary Hoy Regnier; sister Mary “Sis” Regnier; and brothers, Edward and Gerald Regnier. John is...

Sylvia  Jean Armstrong

Sylvia Jean Armstrong

Jan 15, 2022

MISHAWAKA-Sylvia J. Armstrong, 82, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022.Born August 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Everett Emmons and Loretta (Nelson) Potter. Her sister, Dolly, also preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory are: her son, Michael Wallgren of South Bend; daughter, Valerie (Matthew) Marks of Tyner; sister, Louise (Steve) Filip of South Bend;...

Mark  James Turnock

Mark James Turnock

Jan 14, 2022

SOUTH BEND-Mark James Turnock, 72 passed away January 14, 2022, after a short illness. Born May 23, 1949 in South Bend, he was the son of the late George and Esther (Taylor) Turnock. A mother-in-law, Aurora Fabay and step-daughter, Gina Dizon, also preceded him in death. On February 22, 1971, Mark married the love of his life, Josefina Dagun. She...

Rev. Dr. Lloyd Decesaro

Rev. Dr. Lloyd Decesaro

Jan 13, 2022

SOUTH BEND-Rev. Dr. Lloyd Decesaro, 73, went home to his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2022.Born August 31, 1948 in Effingham, IL, he was the son of the late Jesse and Emma (Stolte) Decesaro. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dominic Decesaro; sister, Linda Holman; and 4 grandchildren, Savanah, Bethany and Cynthia Gygi, plus one more.He went...