Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Malinda  Sue Yoder

Malinda Sue Yoder

Mar 18, 2021

Malinda died peacefully in Indianapolis on March 18, 2021. She was born May 31, 1948 in Bremen, Indiana to Glenn and Esther (Martin) Yoder. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Malinda grew up in the Centre Township area of South Bend, attended Riley High School, and graduated from Bethany Christian High School in Goshen. She attended Indiana University in...

Rose Marie Seitz Hengesbach

Rose Marie Seitz Hengesbach

Mar 18, 2021

Rose Marie championed equality, education, and opportunity and was a vanguard for important initiatives throughout her life. These passions were only surpassed by her devotion and love for her family. Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1939, Rose Marie was the first child of John and Rose (Ruff) Seitz who emigrated from Bavaria, Germany in the mid 1920s. She graduated...

Lewis  Allan Grumbacher

Lewis Allan Grumbacher

Mar 16, 2021

Lewis Allan Grumbacher, 74, passed away at his home on March 16, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Rudy and Margaret (Lasky) Grumbacher. Lewis is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Sue; sons, Eric and Adam (Shakurah) Grumbacher; and brother Ronald Grumbacher. Lewis graduated from Muncie Central High School....

Elizabeth Onibuwe-Johnson

Elizabeth Onibuwe-Johnson

Mar 15, 2021

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Elizabeth Onibuwe-Johnson, aged 78, peacefully passed away to eternal glory on March 15, 2021, in Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.A. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, John S. Onibuwe-Johnson. Left to cherish her memory are her Children: Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson, Kweku Elenitoba-Johnson, Bolanle Elenitoba-Johnson, Olorunfemi Elenitoba-Johnson, Oluwole Elenitoba-Johnson, Adeshola Owolabi, Olaotan Elenitoba-Johnson, Omolola Elenitoba-Johnson; Grandchildren:...

Fr. Edward�J.�Ruetz

Fr. Edward�J.�Ruetz

Mar 15, 2021

SOUTH BEND – Edward Joseph Ruetz, 95, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, passed away peacefully at Healthwin Healthcare Facility on Monday at 3:55am. He was born in Racine, WI, on October 14, 1925 to Joseph and Margaret (Meyers) Ruetz who preceded him in death. He is survived by: one sister, Marjorie Narducci, a brother Robert, and...

Vikkie  R. Verteramo

Vikkie R. Verteramo

Mar 13, 2021

SOUTH BEND - Vikkie Rae (Furlong) Verteramo was born in 1945 to the late Keen and Dorothy Furlong in Pittsburg, Penn. She grew up in River Park, the oldest of four siblings: Jeralyn, Karren, and Robb. Vikkie graduated from John Adams High School in 1963 and earned her teaching degree from Ball State in 1976. Her passion for the arts...

Dustin  Richard Gerbeth

Dustin Richard Gerbeth

Mar 12, 2021

Dustin Richard Gerbeth, 6 weeks 5 days, of Granger, IN, was called home to heaven on Friday, March 12 while at home in the arms of his parents. He was a brave fighter for all 47 days of his life. Dustin passed away from congenital heart disease. Dustin was born January 24, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. He was the son...

Patricia  Ann Perry

Patricia Ann Perry

Mar 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Perry, 73, passed away March 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 11, 1947, Patricia was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alicia (Przybysz) Perry. She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Kathy Delanghe and Robert and Suzanne Perry. Left to cherish her memory are her niece, Alicia Alikhani of Arlington, Virginia,;...

Clark Curtis  Sr.

Clark Curtis Sr.

Mar 9, 2021

Curtis, Sr., Clark , 64, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Clark  Jon Curtis  Sr.

Clark Jon Curtis Sr.

Mar 9, 2021

Clark Jon Curtis Sr., of Mishawaka, IN, died peacefully on March 9, 2021 with his five kids and beloved Jackie by his side.Clark is survived by his children: Cheri Forsberg (Matt), Clark Curtis Jr., Amy Wolf (Joe), Brandon Curtis (Gabi), Amanda DeCoudres (Dustin), and his sister Cintra Steele. He also leaves behind his grandkids: Ryan, Kyle, Nathaniel, Caitlyn, Aidan, Xander,...

Norma  Jean Miller

Norma Jean Miller

Mar 8, 2021

Norma Jean Miller, 73, entered into a new life peacefully on Monday March 8, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.She was born May 29, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Leo and Helen Shuck. She graduated from Bullard Havens Technical High School and attended the University of Bridgeport. She worked for seven years as a hairdresser before...

Sheila  Kaye Ready

Sheila Kaye Ready

Mar 7, 2021

Sheila Kaye Ready, 72, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 23, 1948 to the late Leonard Lee and Agnes Ruth (Nard) Geans. Sheila leaves behind her sons, Thomas Jr. and James Ready Sr.; sisters, Barbara Snyder and Sharon Reeves; and brothers, Robert and Rocky Geans. A son, Joseph L. Ready;...

Catherine  Louise Swaney

Catherine Louise Swaney

Mar 5, 2021

Catherine Louise Swaney passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 5th, 2021. She was born in Mount Vernon, New York on September 16, 1946 to the late Frederick and Gladys (Dixon) Scelzo. Cathy is survived by her sons, Mark (Michelle) Holmes and Sean (Rose) Holmes; grandchildren: Nick Thielmann, Jessica, Bianca, Titus, Riley, Reagan, and Mikaela Holmes; and...

Catherine Swaney

Catherine Swaney

Mar 5, 2021

Swaney, Catherine, 74, of Granger, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , Granger To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Joseph Wiley

Joseph Wiley

Mar 3, 2021

Wiley, Joseph, 94, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

John Gordon “Jack” Van De Walle

John Gordon “Jack” Van De Walle

Feb 27, 2021

John Gordon “Jack” Van De Walle, 67, passed away February 27, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born in South Bend on April 15, 1953 to the late Lester and Joan (France) Van De Walle. Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his two children, Alison Van De Walle of South Bend, IN and Matthew (Stacey) Van De Walle of...

Stanley  D. House

Stanley D. House

Feb 27, 2021

South BEND — Stanley David House, 80, passed away on February 27, 2021 at 5:20 am in the Mishawaka Hospice House. He was born on May 24, 1940 in the town of Remington in Adams County, Indiana to the late Walter Richard and Helen Elizabeth (Shafer) House and grew up in North Manchester, IN. Stan is survived by the love...

James Powers

James Powers

Feb 27, 2021

James L. “Jim” Powers, Sr., 95, formerly of South Bend, died peacefully on February 27, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born March 16, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Edgar and Hilda (Miller) Powers. Jim was a very accomplished Indiana basketball player and coach. He starred on the 1942 and 1943 South Bend Central High...

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Tadevich

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Tadevich

Feb 26, 2021

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Tadevich, 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021. Born August 28, 1939 in Downers Grove, IL, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Konkle) Tadevich. His brother, William Tadevich, also preceded him in death. On January 21, 1961, Larry married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Krieger. She...

Robert “Bobby” Lorn Mclean

Robert “Bobby” Lorn Mclean

Feb 18, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Lorn McLean, 58, of Mishawaka passed away due to natural causes on February 18, 2021 at 10:38 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife and mother.Robert is survived by his wife, Kristy Lee (Fodge) McLean; mother, Sherry Estergren; brothers, Michael and Jack McLean; sisters, Tammy Duncan and Tracy Howard all of Mishawaka; son...