Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Brad  Alan Snyder  Ii

Brad Alan Snyder Ii

Jan 11, 2022

Our beloved son, Brad Alan Snyder II, returned to our Heavenly Father, unexpectedly, on January 11, 2022, at the young age of 26. Brad, who was a resident of California since 2017, was a 2014 graduate of Edwardsburg High School, and attended South Western Michigan College. Brad was an adventure-loving thrill seeker who lived his life full throttle. He enjoyed...

Rondel  Hugh Mead,  Sr.

Rondel Hugh Mead, Sr.

Jan 10, 2022

South Bend-Rondel H. Mead, Sr., 89, died peacefully in his home January 10, 2022.Born March 28, 1932, he was the son of the late Murry Mead and Mable Geist.Left to cherish his memory are four children: Beverly (James) Small, Diane LeMere, Rondel (Kim) Mead, Jr., and Rhonda (Jimmy) Szmanski; and many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Rondel was a lifelong resident of...

Joseph  George Gerencser

Joseph George Gerencser

Jan 9, 2022

Joseph George Gerencser passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 67. He was born July 31, 1954 to the late Paul and Helen (Batson) Gerencser in South Bend, Indiana.Joseph is survived by his former wife, Janeth Hollaway; daughters, Cheryl Gerencser (Kale Westerhoff) and Jodi (Ryan) Jones; granddaughters, Kalyn and Marcella Westerhoff; great-grandson, Greyson Freese with one on...

Ilene  Rosen Burton

Ilene Rosen Burton

Jan 9, 2022

Ilene Rosen Burton, 92, was born October 14, 1929 in Detroit Michigan. She died January 9, 2022.She is survived by her husband, Barry Burton; their children, Jim (Barbara) Burton and Debbie (Larry) Tihen; grandchildren, Joshua (Lindsey) Burton and Jona (Kasha) Burton; three great-grandchildren, August, Ari and Toby Burton.Ilene was married to the love of her life for almost 71 incredible...

Daniel  Norman Nespo

Daniel Norman Nespo

Jan 7, 2022

SOUTH BEND- After a life well lived, Daniel N. Nespo, 91, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022. Born on December 2, 1930 in Long Beach, Indiana, he was the son of the late Frank and Martha (Firanek) Nespo. His brother, Fran Nespo; and grandson also preceded him in death. On August 28, 1954, Daniel married the love of his...

Evelyne Loomis

Evelyne Loomis

Jan 5, 2022

Evelyne Loomis, 75, of Osceola died January 5. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / GatheringsTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Elaine  Leda Debeck

Elaine Leda Debeck

Jan 3, 2022

Elaine Leda DeBeck, 81, passed away in Mishawaka. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit:  http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Mort Dobbins

Mort Dobbins

Jan 2, 2022

Mort Dobbins, 88, passed away Sunday, Jan 2, after a twelve-year battle with dementia, that robbed him of his wonderful spirit and spunk.Born October 27, 1933 to Bertha (Stein) and Max Dobbins, Mort lived in South Bend most off his life. He graduated from Central Hight School, served in the US Navy at Annapolis Maryland, and returned home to attend...

Grace  Shafer Kline

Grace Shafer Kline

Jan 1, 2022

Grace Shafer Kline was born on December 24, 1918 in Lakeville, Indiana to the late Oliver and Rose (Bunch) Shafer.Grace was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Fred D. Harsh; three brothers and their wives, Kenneth O. and Phyllis Shafer, J. Vance and Verla O. Harsh, and Wayne L. and Mary Ellen Harsh; sister, Helen Harsh Bentton, son David...

Tesla Waidner

Tesla Waidner

Dec 31, 2021

Tesla passed away December 31, 2021 peacefully at home. Tesla was Miss Wheelchair Florida 1993. She married Corey Waidner in 2006. She then defied the odds against her in 2007 by giving birth to a healthy son, Kevin Bradley Waidner, who survives. She is also survived by her husband, Corey; mother, Maria Ines Gutierrez; siblings, Sheila and Eric Gutierrez; and...

David  Eugene Stokes

David Eugene Stokes

Dec 29, 2021

February 22, 1950 – December 29, 2021David Eugene Stokes, 71, of South Bend, died Wednesday. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Stacie  Marie Stabelfeldt

Stacie Marie Stabelfeldt

Dec 21, 2021

GRANGER-Stacie Marie Stabelfeldt passed away after a short, but fierce, battle with cancer. She was 51 years old. Stacie was born in Arlington, TX on August 27,1970. She attended Sam Houston High school, where she met, and maintained, many lifelong friends. Stacie continued her education at University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in 1992 with a degree in political...

Edward  L. Barrett

Edward L. Barrett

Dec 21, 2021

NILES, Mich.—Edward L. Barrett, 90, of Niles, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021.He was married Feb. 17, 1950, in Hastings, Michigan, to the love of his life Marylyn E. Barrett (Wensloff) who preceded him in death in 2017. Also left to cherish his memory are three loving children, two sons, Steven L. (Sherry)...

Frederick Kaelber

Frederick Kaelber

Dec 20, 2021

Frederick Kaelber, 83, of South Bend, died Monday. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / GatheringsTo send private condolences, please visit:  http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Anousack Thammavongsa

Anousack Thammavongsa

Dec 17, 2021

Andy's EulogyGo Fund me for Skylar and Jordan Thammavongsa, please give at (click link) gofund.me/or copy and paste: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2m73s2-paying-tribute-to-andy?qid=84e0b1556019b93175cfefc0d4e01aecAndy's Eulogy I'd like to start off by thanking each and everyone who has reached out to our family and offered their condolences and support for our family in the loss of my brother Anousack (Andy) Thammavongsa. God had decided to call...

Dorothy  Anne Berger

Dorothy Anne Berger

Dec 15, 2021

Dorothy Anne (Madden) Berger, of Andre Place, Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15 at St Joseph Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. "Dot" was born in Louisville, KY on April 7, 1925, to Mary Agnes (Murphy) and Thomas Madden, who preceded her in death, along with her older sister, Mary Margaret who then...

Robert  Kenneth Walker

Robert Kenneth Walker

Dec 14, 2021

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Kathleen  Gay (Kronewitter)  Jannasch

Kathleen Gay (Kronewitter) Jannasch

Dec 14, 2021

Kathleen Gay (Kronewitter) Jannasch, 78, of South Bend passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14th at the Golden Living Center in Mishawaka after a short illness. Kathy was born January 15, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona where her parents resided while her father was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. She was a lifetime area resident and attended Riley High...

Mildred  June Pope

Mildred June Pope

Dec 14, 2021

Mildred June Pope, age 92, of South Bend, Indiana passed away in her home on December 14. She was married to James Carl Pope, age 87, who preceded her in death on November 30, 2016. Both Mildred and James were born Salinas, California. They were both surrounded by family at the time of passing.James and Mildred are survived by their...

Sandra  Sue Opara

Sandra Sue Opara

Dec 11, 2021

Sandra Sue Opara, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born to the late John Dale and Ruth Elizabeth (Benjamin) Wolf on July 24, 1940 in Niles, MI.Sandra is survived by her children: Margaret (Chokri) Souayah, William Bradley, Ronald Bradley and Valerie (Craig) Wallace; brother, Dale (Janice) Wolf; and two grandchildren, Sherrin Bradley and Emily Chance.Sandra...