South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Eleanor A. Davis, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born in East Chicago on May 29, 1937.Eleanor is survived by her husband, Robert. They were married for more than 67 years. Also surviving are son, Robert Davis; daughter, Jerilynn Davis; grandchildren, Lisa and Valarie; and great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Westin.Eleanor retired after working...

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Kiss, Jozsef, 83, of South Bend, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com

May 24, 2021

Colonel Ronald V. Meilstrup, 76, passed away at his Gurnee, IL home on May 24th 2021. Ronald was born on May 3, 1945 to Albert and Eunice Meilstrup. Just into his first year of college at Purdue University, he decided to join the Air Force ROTC, after college he was stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA for...

May 23, 2021

Dr. Michael Gerald “Gerry” Quinn, 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Gerry was born on January 30, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas Patrick and Ruth (Erdmann) Quinn. On March 30, 1964, Gerry married his college sweetheart, Diane Balconis, who was the love of his life. Cherished memories of Gerry will...

May 20, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Rhonda will take place at the McGann Hay Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter at Cherry Rd) Granger, IN, on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 1-3pm., with a service at 3pm. http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

May 20, 2021

Rhonda Lynn Walker Masters passed away May 20, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 59. Rhonda was born on March 20, 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ronald and Patricia (Carson) Walker. Rhonda is survived by her husband of 36 years, Tim, their children, Austin (Amy) Masters, and Kaitlin Masters; granddaughter, Ellis Masters; mother, Patricia Walker;...

May 16, 2021

Ramona Rose (Harms) Ornat, 91, passed away May 16, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in South Bend on August 16, 1929 to Eugene and Frances Harms. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Euretha; brother-in-law, Ted Deguc; and nephew, Ted Deguc, Jr. She is survived by her children, Edward, Rudy, Suzanne and...

May 14, 2021

May 8, 2021

Hunsberger , Marna , 85, of Edwardsburg , died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com

May 6, 2021

WALKERTON-Penni Sue Williams, 63, passed away May 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.Born January 15, 1958 in South Bend, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Myers. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Williams; and son-in-law, Eric Lalone.On November 16, 2012, Penni marred Sam Haag, who survives her. Also...

May 5, 2021

Barnes, Frieda, 89, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Apr 29, 2021

Betsy Cooke, 90, passed away peacefully on April 29th 2021. She was born on March 4th 1931 in Maplewood, New Jersey. Her parents were Clinton Miller of Sinking Springs, PA and Dorothy (Garber) Miller of Philadelphia. Betsy received her high school education at George School in Newtown, PA and earned a BA in Business Administration at Cedar Crest College in...

Apr 23, 2021

Adiel Gisa Cyusa, born on Tuesday April 13th, 2021 at 2:33am, entered the world full of passion, angst, strength, and love. Being born with a congenital heart defect, Adiel fought every obstacle thrown at him immediately after birth, for ten long miraculous days. He fought hard with his Mother and Grandma by his side. Adiel gained his angel wings on...

Apr 22, 2021

Matthew T. Payton, 55, passed away unexpectedly at home April 22, 2021, of natural causes. Born May 25, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert and Joyce (Eagles) Payton. He was also preceded in death by a step-brother, Patrick Payton. On June 25, 1988, Matt married the love of his life, Karen Hosinski. She survives him, as do...

Apr 21, 2021

Brian M. DeBeck, 44, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born May 8, 1976 to Elaine and Daniel DeBeck of Granger, IN. He worked as a Locomotive Engineer for 24 years and his nickname was “Boxcar.” He loved trapshooting, fishing and his animals. Brian had a Big heart. He will be greatly missed by many. Donations can...

Apr 21, 2021

Granger-Jean Louise Stumpf, 71, passed away peacefully April 21, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She was born April 3, 1950 to the late Walter and Phyllis (Evans) Henke.On June 12, 1970, Jean married the love of her life, William J. Stumpf. He preceded her in death in 2011. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Kevin Stumpf of Granger,...

Apr 17, 2021

Louis “Lou” Somogyi, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2021, at the age of 58. He was born August 8, 1962 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Louis Somogyi, Sr. and Irene Horvath. Louis is survived by the love of his life, Amalia; step-children, Mike Vegh, Jennifer and Brandon Thomas, and Kimberly Vegh; and step-granddaughter, Noelle Thomas. Lou...

Apr 9, 2021

It is with love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Cathy Fox, 71. As a loving grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, she will be missed greatly by those who loved her and were loved by her. She was born to Nell and J.W. Cunningham in Savannah, Tennessee in 1949. She graduated from Mishawaka High School...

Apr 8, 2021

Jeanne Wells, 94, passed away peacefully April 8, 2021. Born January 15, 1927 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Rozier) Anderson. On May 10, 1947, Jeanne married the love of her life, Joseph C. “JC” Wells. He preceded her in death March 11th, 2008. She was also preceded in death by a...