Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Albert  F. Zeisz

Albert F. Zeisz

Aug 16, 2021

Albert F. Zeisz, 92, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Al was born on March 6, 1929, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Albert and Louise (Stehlik) Zeisz. On September 10, 1955, in Marion, Indiana, he married Sharon “Sherry” McCormick. Sherry was called home on April 26, 1999....

Edel Berberi

Edel Berberi

Aug 14, 2021

South Bend- Edel A. (Winje) Berberi, 92, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. Edel was born on January 1, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Severt Winje and Louise Renne Winje. Edel was married to Dilaver, who passed away in 1989. She is survived by four of her seven sisters – Ruth,...

Patricia  “Patti” Schermerhorn

Patricia “Patti” Schermerhorn

Aug 11, 2021

Granger- Patricia "Patti" Schermerhorn, 85, passed away August 11, 2021. Born January 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Sullivan) Taylor. She has two living brothers, William Taylor (Wisconsin) and Thomas Taylor (France).On June 8, 1957, she married the love of her life, Robert Schermerhorn. He passed away in September of 2020. She is also...

Patricia Coulom-Elbert

Patricia Coulom-Elbert

Jul 31, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Susan Coulom-Elbert, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on March 3, 1954, to the late Patrick and Joan (Walker) McGarry.Patty is survived by sons, Christopher and Timothy (Leslie) who gave her a beautiful granddaughter, Ali; daughter, Shannon Coulom; Siblings: Dennis (Diane) McGarry, Gregory (Barb) McGarry, Vincent (Sheila) McGarry,...

Mary  Ann Kalka

Mary Ann Kalka

Jul 27, 2021

Mary Ann (Zehring) Kalka of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was the daughter of Earl and Louise (Pighi) Zehring. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Kalka, Sr.; and 2 brothers, Eugene and Robert Zehring. She is survived by her children: Lisa Michelle VanHimbergen, James E. Kalka, Jr., and...

Christopher  John Szakaly

Christopher John Szakaly

Jul 24, 2021

A compassionate heart and a contagious laugh were lost when Christopher John Szakaly, 65, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Heaven gained such a bright soul. Chris exuded positive energy which served him well as a Recreation Therapist and Massage Therapist. He always influenced people with his “Work hard Play hard” attitude and his value of...

Cathy  M. Nell

Cathy M. Nell

Jul 21, 2021

Cathy M. Nell 59, McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings. To send private condolences, please visithttp://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Valerie  Rose Silver

Valerie Rose Silver

Jul 20, 2021

Valerie Rose Silver, 41, passed away on July 20, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1980 in Boonville, MO, to Larry King and the late Susan Rosenfeldt.Valerie is survived by her children, Ella and Harry; sister, Sarah (Steve) Lotter; nephew, Morrie; niece, Nona; and extended family.Burial for Valerie will take place at Rosehill Cemetery, 1616 Miami St, South Bend,...

Anita Fishman

Anita Fishman

Jul 18, 2021

South Bend- Anita Gertrude (Linn) Fishman, 84, died on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Indianapolis, where she had moved in September 2020 to be closer to family. Anita was born on October 19, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, to her parents, David and Rose (Zoss) Linn, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Michigan City, Indiana. Many may...

Patricia Reinke

Patricia Reinke

Jul 16, 2021

SOUTH BEND- Patricia Reinke, 71, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.Born October 31, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Julia Reinke.Patricia worked for her family’s business up until 1999, Reinke Construction. She then worked at Atlas Restaurant Supply until her retirement in December of 2020. Patricia loved spending time with her family. She...

Ava Preacher

Ava Preacher

Jul 14, 2021

Ava Preacher, age 67, passed away on July 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born in 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Charles B. Preacher and Ava Moore Preacher. She spent her formative years in Iowa, on the banks of the Mississippi, graduating valedictorian from St. Katharine’s School in Davenport. She spent a year at Vassar before completing her B.A....

Patty  Jo Whalen

Patty Jo Whalen

Jul 13, 2021

SOUTH BEND-Patty Jo Whalen, 78, passed away in her home July 13, 2021, with her husband by her side. Born November 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ruby Ake.On June 4, 1977, Patty married Joseph Whalen. He survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are, her daughter, Suzanne Foxton of Kew, England; two grandchildren,...

Frances  R. Niesen

Frances R. Niesen

Jul 12, 2021

Frances Roslind Niesen passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. She was 101. Frances was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 3, 1920 to the late Joseph and Lena Grace (Hyatt) Beauchot. Frances is survived by her daughters, Beth Bacsa, and Barbara Allen (Tom) Zalewski; grandchildren: Dawn, Michael (Tresa) Bacsa, Amy (Ryan) Modlin, Maggie Allen (Eric) Matney, Patrick (Laura)...

Joanna  J. Horka

Joanna J. Horka

Jul 10, 2021

Joanna J. Horka, 80 years old, passed away at 6:45 AM on Saturday July 10, 2021 at her residence with husband Tom, and loving friends, by her side. Jo was born May 26, 1941 in Sullivan In. to the late Joe and Lois Harris. As a youth, Jo attended Carlisle High School and worked on the farm cooking and serving...

Evelyn  Lucille Singleton

Evelyn Lucille Singleton

Jul 5, 2021

Evelyn Lucille Singleton, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 5, 2021. She was 101. Evelyn was born June 22, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Theodore and Anna (Kijak) Stein. Evelyn is survived by her children, Thomas Singleton I and Patricia Munger; grandchildren, Tom Baldoni, Troy, and Thomas Singleton II; great-grandchildren, Amber, Tristen, Bryce,...

Eduard Grabshteyn

Eduard Grabshteyn

Jul 5, 2021

Eduard immigrated to Michiana in 2000 from the former USSR. He enjoyed life here with family and friends. He graduated from the St. Petersburg Civil Engineering University. After graduation, he was a civil engineer for over 40 years. Prior to his retirement, he was leading the engineering department, responsible for building roads and bridges in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He had a...

Carolyn  Kay Dobski

Carolyn Kay Dobski

Jul 4, 2021

Carolyn Kay Dobski was born on July 31, 1941 and passed away on July 4, 2021. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana and graduated from The Saint Joseph High School in South Bend in 1959. She became a medical transcriptionist after high school at the original Saint Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana, and held that position after...

Barbara Horka

Barbara Horka

Jul 4, 2021

Barbara Horka, 80, of South Bend died July 4, 2021. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings is handling arrangements. To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com

James  A. Rowan

James A. Rowan

Jun 29, 2021

James A. Rowan, 93, most recently of Granger, Indiana, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Elkins, West Virginia to James and Laura (Engler) Rowan who both preceded him in death.Jim was the baby in a very large family that included six half...

Maradee Baker

Maradee Baker

Jun 27, 2021

Mara Dee Baker, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was 83. Mara Dee was born April 17, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Fredrick DeLoss and Mabel Dean (Stewart) Striker. Mara Dee is survived by her children, Stacey Vetter, Susan Miles, and Steven Vetter; grandchildren, Boston Weiss, Elizabeth (Neco) Zahrn, Drake and Ava Vetter; and...