Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Joseph  William Wonderly

Joseph William Wonderly

Jul 8, 2022

Joseph William Wonderly, 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home on July 8, 2022. He was born to the late Robert Charles and Doris (Richardson) Wonderly on January 11, 1937 in Huntington, IN.Joe is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Caroline; their children, Paul (Paige) Wonderly, Brian (Kathy) Wonderly and Amy (Tom) Beaven; Grandchildren:...

Ruth  A. Morganti

Ruth A. Morganti

Jun 25, 2022

GRANGER-Ruth A. Morganti, 99, died on June 25, 2022, at her home at StoryPoint Senior Living in Granger, IN. Ruth was born on May 8, 1923, in Everett, MA to the late Frank R. and Alma (Meuse) DuLong.On November 25, 1942, Ruth married Thomas R. Morganti Sr., who preceded her in death. Ruth was also preceded in death by her...

Ann  Marise Mark

Ann Marise Mark

Jun 25, 2022

WALKERTON-Ann M. Mark, 68, passed away June 25, 2022, after abrief illness. Born December 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Loren "Pete" and Dorothy (Holvoet) Kline. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, Kevin Kline.On November 13, 1971, Ann married the love of her life, Danny Mark. He survives her. Also left to cherish...

Robert  Edwin Stewart

Robert Edwin Stewart

Jun 25, 2022

Robert Edwin Stewart, 53, of Union, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1968 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Charles and Joyce Stewart. He was the youngest of three siblings, which included his late brother Rick and sister, Joyce (Jan) Wood of Delaware. He met his wife Janelle (Niemann) while they were...

Donald  J. Winski,  Jr.

Donald J. Winski, Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

Donald J. Winski, Jr. passed away on June 24, 2022 from aspiration pneumonia triggered by COVID. He was fifty-five.His sisters, Pamela Merseal and Debbie Belcher, came from Texas and Florida respectively to be at his side during his time of anguish until his peaceful passing. For the past nineteen years Donald lived in a beautiful medically fragile group home run...

Ethan  Noah Marvel

Ethan Noah Marvel

Jun 18, 2022

?Ethan Noah Marvel, 19, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle against addiction.?Ethan was born on May 25, 2003, in South Bend, Indiana, right at the stroke of midnight. From a young age, he loved video games, juice boxes, sushi, and all types of candy (especially the candy that...

Thomas Charles Lizzi

Thomas Charles Lizzi

Jun 17, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Charles Lizzi passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at the age of 87. Tom was born on April 1, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Thomas Joseph and Margaret Mary (Haringer) Lizzi. Tom attended South Bend Central High School and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Business degree. He also served as...

David  John Castleman

David John Castleman

Jun 12, 2022

GRANGER-David J. Castleman, 80, passed away peacefully in his home June 12, 2022, with family by his side. The South Bend native was born on February 28, 1942, to the late Harold E. and Helen T. (Slazewski) Castleman. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Basty. On December 29, 1968, Dave married the love of his life,...

Kenneth  Allen Paprocki

Kenneth Allen Paprocki

Jun 12, 2022

Kenneth Allen Paprocki, 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022. He was born to the late Edward J. and Patricia A. (Czarnecki) Paprocki on February 11, 1967 in Elmhurst, IL.Ken is survived by his brother, Danny (Maryjean); sister, Dawn (Dieter) Lorentz; daughter, Lauren Donahue; nieces and nephews: Nicholas, Natalie, Naomi Paprocki, Samantha and Christopher Lorentz, great-nephew Brixon; and many...

Paul  A Marz

Paul A Marz

Jun 12, 2022

Paul A Marz, 93, of South Bend passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2022. Paul was born on August 13, 1928, in Canton, Ohio, to George and Audrey (Forney) Marz, and grew up on Meyers Lake. After graduating from Canton's Lincoln High School in 1946, Paul served five years in the US Navy. Using his GI Bill...

Michael  Thomas Gefri

Michael Thomas Gefri

Jun 12, 2022

Michael Thomas Gefri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was 51. He was born in Livingston, New Jersey on January 19, 1971 to Frederick John and Bernice Wilhelmena (Hermann) Gefri.Michael is survived by his wife, Yvonne; their children, Jacob and Noah; and mother, Bernice.Preceding Michael in death was his father, Frederick.Michael was a graduate...

Robert  L. Crawley

Robert L. Crawley

Jun 7, 2022

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Lee  Baer Friend

Lee Baer Friend

May 29, 2022

SCOTTSDALE-Lee Baer Friend, formerly of South Bend, passed away May 29, 2022.Born October 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jeanette (Gerson) Baer.She is survived by her brother, Douglas (Karen) Baer; niece, Rachel (Luke) Dolkas; and three grand-nephews: Apollo, Orion and Eros Dolkas, all of Portland, Oregon.Lee enjoyed travel and opera, often combining those two passions....

Timothy Marcotte

Timothy Marcotte

May 29, 2022

Timothy Wayne Marcotte passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022 at the age of 48. Tim was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 14, 1973 to Wayne Joseph and Catherine Elizabeth (Hall) Marcotte. He is survived by them and his children, Tyler (Joseph Brennan) Marcotte and Anthony (Ciara Getz) Marcotte; mother of his children, Dana Zanotti; brother, Ryan (Brittany)...

Rick Ryker

Rick Ryker

May 28, 2022

Rick Ryker, 65, passed away peacefully in his home May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born October 26, 1956, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late Russ and Ruth Ann (Torok) Ryker. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie (Swanson). Family and friends who are left to cherish his memory include...

Lutgardo  Enrique Siguenza

Lutgardo Enrique Siguenza

May 27, 2022

Lutgardo Enrique Siguenza, 94, of South Bend, passed away on Friday May 27, 2022. He was born in Talnique, El Salvador, on June 16, 1927, to Aureliano and Isabel Siguenza.Surviving are his sister, Isabel Jakab; his children, Eduardo, Jaime, and Mario (Jeannie) and Laura Siguenza Membreno (Gilmar); grandchildren, Matthew Ivy, Maverick, Jarod, Madeleine, Simon and Salvador Siguenza.Quique as he was...

Sally (Linderman)  Goloubow

Sally (Linderman) Goloubow

May 26, 2022

Sally (Linderman) Goloubow passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 93. She was born in South Bend, IN to the late Sam and Goldie Linderman on December 21, 1928 where she lived her entire life. Sally is survived by her three children, Linda (Mark) Toth, Diane (Dick) Evans, and Ron (Christine Schenone) Goloubow; seven grandchildren; and five...

Dr.  Kitty Green

Dr. Kitty Green

May 25, 2022

Catherine G. Green of Granger, Indiana, died May 25, 2022, in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was 76 years old. Known to all as "Kitty," she was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 23, 1945, to Gentry Lee Kirby and Helen Gertrude Kirby. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English from Purdue University in 1967, her Master of Arts...

Janet Wilson

Janet Wilson

May 20, 2022

Janet Wilson, 57, of South Bend, died 5/20/22. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations /Gatherings.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Julia  Loretta Mitchell

Julia Loretta Mitchell

May 20, 2022

GRANGER-Julia L. Mitchell, 83, passed away May 20, 2022, with family by her side. Born July 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Berta (Mayer) Werz. Her sister, Evie (Karl Glander); and her beloved cat, Sasha, preceded her in death. On February 7, 1959, Julia married the love of her life, Joseph Mitchell. He preceded her...