Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Donald  Van Winkle

Donald Van Winkle

Jan 2, 2021

Mishawaka- Donald Van Winkle, 58, passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure early Saturday morning in spite of the best efforts of first responders. Don was born in South Bend, IN on February 15, 1962 to Elizabeth (Horvath) Johnson and Donald E. Van Winkle. He grew up in Niles, MI and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1980. He served...

Marius Gavrila

Marius Gavrila

Jan 2, 2021

Marius Gavrila passed away on January 2nd, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1965 in Făgăraş, Romania. Marius was the dearly beloved husband of Tatiana and devoted father to Anthony. He will also be missed by his brother, Radu; sister-in-law, Jasmina; and his nephews, Alexandru and Adrian; as well as many close friends. Those that knew Marius would describe...

Patricia Glover

Patricia Glover

Jan 2, 2021

Glover, Patricia, 79, of Elkhart, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Melissa Vandezande

Melissa Vandezande

2021

If you were her friend, you knew it. She loved you very much. She wanted all of you close, and included, in her life. She was happiest surrounded by friends and family. She could walk into a room of strangers and come away with new friends. She was always willing to give time, love, and money even when she...

Dennis  Anthony Jusko

Dennis Anthony Jusko

Dec 31, 2020

Dennis Anthony “Denny” Jusko, 76, passed away peacefully in his home December 31, 2020, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Born August 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Fred and Ann (Wido) Jusko. On September 23, 1972, Denny married the love of his life, Laura Jean Somerstorfer. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with...

Bernadette  Marie Hock

Bernadette Marie Hock

Dec 29, 2020

Bernadette Marie Hock, 86, passed away unexpectedly December 29, 2020. Born April 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rettig) Heinerich. On October 10, 1953, Bernadette married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hock. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death two beloved children; Brenda Marie Heppenheimer, and William Francis...

John  August Metz

John August Metz

Dec 28, 2020

John August Metz, 65, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020. He was born August 20, 1955 in Lake County, IN to the late Merritt David Jr. and Barbara (Heide) Metz but, had been a resident of Plymouth for the past 15 years.John is survived by his girlfriend and long-time companion, Melanie Jones of Plymouth, IN; brothers, Dave (Linda) Metz...

Diane  M. Barrett

Diane M. Barrett

Dec 26, 2020

Diane M. Barrett, 79, went to Jesus on December 26, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert L. and Leonarda L. (Stetina) Pelcin. Diane is survived by her husband, John of 41 years. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen (Ray) Halicki; sister-in-law, Frances Pelcin; nephews: Brian (Maria Theresa) and...

Martha Drake

Martha Drake

Dec 25, 2020

Drake, Martha, 88, of Mishawaka, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

David  Charles Sears

David Charles Sears

Dec 24, 2020

David Charles Sears, 59, passed away at his home on December 17, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1961 on The Hopi Indian reservation in Northeast Arizona to the late Charles and Lena Sears. David is survived by his brother, Jonathan Cordero; sisters, Wydennsa Holmes, Jolene Cordero, and Heather Lee Phillips. David graduated from High School in Dayton, OH...

Mary  Ann Mctigue

Mary Ann Mctigue

Dec 22, 2020

Mishawaka, IN - Mary Ann McTigue (McDonnell), 93, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother is at peace with Christ and her husband Stephen T. McTigue. She will be greatly missed by her five children, Dr. Stephen T. McTigue, Jr. and his wife Connie (Yoder), David M. McTigue and his wife Mary Ellen (Chambers), Dr. M. Kathleen McTigue and her...

Robert  Bruce Emery  Ii

Robert Bruce Emery Ii

Dec 20, 2020

May 25, 1942 – December 20, 2020Robert B. “Bob” Emery II passed away December 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Born May 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Cora (Canell) and Robert Bruce Emery I. Three brothers, John and Stewart Emery and Bruce Farlow, also preceded him in death. On October 16, 1964, he married the love...

Robert  James Golubski

Robert James Golubski

Dec 17, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Golubski, 89, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020, just ten days after losing his beloved wife of 69 years, Theresa (Horwarth) Golubski. Born in South Bend on June 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Leo and Verna (Tafelski) Golubski. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by...

David Sears

David Sears

Dec 17, 2020

Sears, David, 60, of South Bend, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com

David  Charles Sears

David Charles Sears

Dec 17, 2020

David Charles Sears, 59, passed away at his home on December 17, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1961 on The Hopi Indian reservation in Northeast Arizona to the late Charles and Lena Sears. David is survived by his brother, Jonathan Cordero; sisters, Wydennsa Holmes, Jolene Cordero, and Heather Lee Phillips. David graduated from High School in Dayton, OH...

R Mark Beeson

R Mark Beeson

Dec 17, 2020

R Mark Beeson, the founding pastor of Granger Community Church, always planned on meeting up with friends and family in Heaven. He went to that reunion on December 17, 2020, after a courageous 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was the son of Reginald Max and Arah Wandah (Fouts) Beeson and grew up in Greenfield, Indiana. His brother Matt...

Kathleen Bajo

Kathleen Bajo

Dec 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen Bajo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Martin  J. Lohmuller

Martin J. Lohmuller

Dec 13, 2020

After a sudden illness, Martin Joseph Lohmuller died at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on December 13. Born to Herbert Wendel and Nora Genevieve (Lavins) Lohmuller in Philadelphia on December 29, 1952, he graduated from Bluffton High School in Bluffton, IN, and then received his degree in respiratory therapy from Kettering College in Ohio. After moving to South...

Dr. Ralph Emerson Inabnit  Jr.

Dr. Ralph Emerson Inabnit Jr.

Dec 11, 2020

Dr. Ralph Inabnit Jr., 76 passed away on December 11, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1944 to Ralph Inabnit Sr. and Thelma Christine Lively of Brownsburg who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Beth (Katona) Inabnit of Granger, IN. They were married on June 22, 2012. He is also survived by two children,...

Faith Acrey

Faith Acrey

Dec 9, 2020

Faith Acrey, 60, passed away at 5:37am on December 9, 2020 in Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka. Faith was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 13, 1960 to Barbara Eleanor Acrey. Faith was part of the LOGAN Protective Services family and a dear friend to many at LOGAN and Benchmark. She was a gift to all who knew her. Her love...