Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Joseph  L. Markley

Joseph L. Markley

Nov 24, 2020

Mishawaka-Joseph L. Markley, 94, passed away peacefully despite his battle against Covid-19.Born April 14, 1926, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Maurice and Reggie (Kline) Markley. Four older sisters preceded him in death: Eleanor Gelfand, Helen Kohane, Betty Rosenberg, and Ruth Sevel.On April 1, 1951, Joe married the love of his life, Ruth Edelstein, with...

Michael  D. Gregorich

Michael D. Gregorich

Nov 24, 2020

GRANGER – Mr. Michael Edwin Gregorich, 62, of Granger passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 23rd at 10:30pm, at the Morningview Assisted Living facility in South Bend, IN, following an extended illness. Born in Beaver Falls, PA, Mike was the oldest child of the late Michael Joseph Gregorich and Jean (Shroads) Gregorich of South Bend who survives Mike in death. He...

Michael  D. Gregorich

Michael D. Gregorich

Nov 23, 2020

GRANGER – Mr. Michael Edwin Gregorich, 62, of Granger passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 23rd at 10:30pm, at the Morningview Assisted Living facility in South Bend, IN, following an extended illness. Born in Beaver Falls, PA, Mike was the oldest child of the late Michael Joseph Gregorich and Jean (Shroads) Gregorich of South Bend who survives Mike in death. He...

Karen Pickett

Karen Pickett

Nov 21, 2020

Pickett, Karen, 85, of Mishawaka, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Karen  A. Pickett

Karen A. Pickett

Nov 21, 2020

Karen A. Pickett of South Bend, Indiana died Saturday Nov. 21, 2020. Proceeding her in death was her husband of 52 years, Roger E Pickett. She is survived by her daughter, Jan K Pickett of St Charles Mo, her grandson Marshall (Justine) Pickett and two great children Jaedin N and Mason L of Suffolk, VaAdditionally, mom has three brothers, Vance...

Gracalee Cox

Gracalee Cox

Nov 17, 2020

MISHAWAKA- Gracalee Cox, 86, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020. She was born December 23, 1933 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Lyle E. and Ada M. (Wetmore) Hubbard. She was first married to George David Enfield (deceased). To their union, they were blessed with four children: son, David Lee Enfield...

Loren  “Pot” Palmer

Loren “Pot” Palmer

Nov 17, 2020

Loren “Pot” Freeman Palmer, 90, passed away November 17, 2020. Born in Mishawaka, IN November 12, 1930, he was the son of the late John Harrison “Harry” and Emma Grace (Freeman) Palmer. Loren also was preceded in death by brothers: Darwin, Richard, and Harris Palmer; and sister, Thala Palmer Ellis. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1949 and lived...

Ramiro “Raul” Morales Hernandez

Ramiro “Raul” Morales Hernandez

Nov 17, 2020

Hernandez, Ramiro “Raul” Morales, 83, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funeral Homes University Chapel , South Bend

Cathy Fuller

Cathy Fuller

Nov 11, 2020

Fuller, Cathy, 91, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Dianne  Gentner Paprocki

Dianne Gentner Paprocki

Nov 10, 2020

Dianne Gentner Paprocki, 70, passed away in Chicago, Illinois, after a brief illness, Tuesday, November 10th. Her husband of 43 years, Wayne J. Paprocki was at her side. Dianne was born on August 28,1950 in South Bend, Indiana, the middle daughter of the late Isadore and Elaine Gentner. Dianne graduated from John Adams High School, and attended Indiana University completing...

Paul Goldberg

Paul Goldberg

Nov 7, 2020

Paul Goldberg, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, November 7, in his home with his son at his side.Paul was born on September 21, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana, the middle son of the late Abraham and Bernice Goldberg.Paul graduated from Central High School and attended Indiana University, studying graphic design. He was a proud Veteran of the Korean War where...

Leslie  A. Fowler

Leslie A. Fowler

Nov 4, 2020

Leslie A. Fowler, 75, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on November 4, 2020. Born January 18, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jewell (Curtis) Williams. Leslie married David Fowler, who preceded her in death. Shortly after his passing, their son, Gary Fowler, passed away. She was also preceded in death by...

Mary  Margaret (Coty)  Brown

Mary Margaret (Coty) Brown

Nov 1, 2020

SOUTH BEND-Mary Margaret (Coty) Brown, 97, passed away November 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Mary was a lifelong resident of South Bend and attended St. Joseph Parochial School, St. Joseph Academy, and graduated from Central High School in 1940. She then attended St. Mary’s College. Mary worked in administration and retired from Real Services, Inc. She married...

Peter  C. Petschauer

Peter C. Petschauer

Oct 31, 2020

Peter C. Petschauer, passed away at the age of 74 on October 31, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, IN, after a brief illness. He was born on February 2, 1946 in Heidelberg, Germany to Albine Petschauer, who preceded him in death.On November 16, 1968, Peter married Maria Beckmann in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Peter is survived by his wife of...

John  Anthony Zwolinski

John Anthony Zwolinski

Oct 29, 2020

John Anthony Zwolinski died peacefully on October 29th, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 75. John is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Victoria “Vickie”; daughter, Marsha (Jeff) Gee of Granger, IN; siblings, Mary Ann (Tim) Curtis of Fife, WA and Michael (Nancy) Zwolinski of Albuquerque, NM; nephews, Michael (Sheryl) Estlund, Damon Zwolinski, and Ivan...

Ann Walters

Ann Walters

Oct 27, 2020

August 22, 1933 – October 27, 2020Walters, Ann, 87, of South Bend, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

John  Eugene Bartley

John Eugene Bartley

Oct 23, 2020

Bartley, John Eugene, 97, of South Bend, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

Helen  J. Prikosovich

Helen J. Prikosovich

Oct 20, 2020

September 7, 1938 – October 20, 2020Prikosovich, Helen J, 82, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

Patricia Ward

Patricia Ward

Oct 20, 2020

Ward, Patricia, 73, of Dowagiac, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , Granger

Sharon  Sue Katona

Sharon Sue Katona

Oct 15, 2020

Sharon Sue (Miller) Katona, 81, of Granger passed away on October 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at North Woods Village in Mishawaka. She was born on January 2, 1939, in Dennard, AR, to the late Ralph and Glonah Miller. She married Jack Katona on April 19, 1957, in Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on June...