South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Gary Allen Spiess, 58, passed away May 16, 2020. He was born at Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster, Missouri, on April 11, 1962 to Dale Edward and Nelle Marie (McCullough) Spiess.On June 22, 1984, Gary married Debra Katherine Harlan, she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kaitlin, Emma, and Isabelle Spiess; a sister, Joyce Spiess (Gary Williams); and a brother,...

May 13, 2020

Mitchell, Mark, 48, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

May 12, 2020

SOUTH BEND- Missouri "Ann" (Fair) Rollins-Pichon, 73, was born to the late Kattie (Murphy) Fair and William Fair Jr. in Chicago, Illinois on January 20th 1947. Ann spent many years delivering world-class customer service at Shawmut Bank of Boston before her life's journey moved her to Atlanta, Georgia where she dedicated herself as a full-time mother/grandmother. Her later years brought...

May 12, 2020

Clara Kessler, of Notre Dame, Indiana, (formerly of Haddonfield, New Jersey) died May 12, 2020 . She was beloved by her family and many friends, and was the widow of Paul Kessler; mother of David N. Kessler (Holly E. Martin); grandmother of Emma V. Fulce (Derek); sister of Helen Glushakow; and sister-in-law of Philip Kessler. She had many much loved...

May 10, 2020

Dorothy June (Rapp) Schrader, our beloved wife, mother, and grandma, flew on angel’s wings over the rainbow to her forever home in heaven to be with Jesus and the love of her life, Benjamin Eugene Schrader. On Mother’s Day, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the home of her grandchildren, Michelle and Corwin. She was 94. Dorothy...

May 10, 2020

Edward Joseph Richart, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 10, 2020. He was 78. Edward was born on May 18, 1941, in South Bend, IN to the late Clarence Victor and Rose Marie (Spagnolo) Richart. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers John A. Richart, Victor C. Richart,...

May 7, 2020

Judith Ann (Carroll) Simon, 84, of Meadowview Drive, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2020, with her caregiver, Deb, at her side following a lengthy illness. On All Saints’ Day, November 1, 1935, in Bradford, Pa., she was born a daughter of the late Patrick and Rita (Cleveland) Carroll, Jr. Educated in St. Bernards...

May 3, 2020

Barry Lynn Heflick, 66, passed away on May 3, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 7, 1953 in South Bend, IN, to the late Forrest and Oleita (Coleman) Heflick. Barry is survived by his daughter, Jaime (Shawn) Heiser; sons: Jason Heflick, Daniel Vergauwen, and Justin Heflick; grandchildren, Madelyn, Andrew, and Jacob Heiser; siblings, Penny...

May 2, 2020

SOUTH BEND - Teri Lu Barrett, 65, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. ​She was born on October 6, 1954 in South Bend, IN to the late Robert and JoAnn (Peterman) Crocker.​Teri is survived by her husband, Nick Barrett; son, Shawn Barrett; grand-daughter, Esabella Elisabeth JoAnn Barrett; and siblings, Bobi Jo, Pati Ann, Jodi Lee Francis, Shari...

Apr 25, 2020

Benfiet, Sharon C., 73, of South Bend, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Apr 23, 2020

Paul M. Borowski died on April 23, 2020, at 77 years old. He was born to Charles “Chuck” and A. Evelyn (McCauslin) Borowski in South Bend, Indiana on October 16, 1942, in view of the Golden Dome, and he didn’t stay away for long. While home on a summer break from St. Edward’s University, he met the love of his...

Apr 23, 2020

Sandra Sue (Flynn) Queen, 69, passed away on Thursday morning, April 23, 2020 at Elkhart Place Senior & Assisted Living with her two children, Amy and Chuck at her side.Sandra was born in Terre Haute, IN, on July 22, 1950 to the late John and Eleanore (Gill) Flynn.Sandra is survived by her daughter Amy (Queen) Conklin, Amy's husband, Jim Conklin,...

Apr 18, 2020

Ryan, Joan, 90, of Granger, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , Granger

Apr 17, 2020

Apr 13, 2020

Anthony (Tony) M. Sikorski, 78, passed away on April 13, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 1, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Aloysius and Evelyn (Lukowski) Sikorski.Tony is survived by his son, Todd Sikorski (Nancy Fackler); grandchildren, Joseph, and Amanda Sikorski, and Tyler Fackler; brother, Allen (Diane) Sikorski; and nieces and nephews, Brian,...

Apr 12, 2020

It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and uncle. Harold Arthur Butler, 80 of Granger, Indiana. Harold passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his home on April 12, 2020.Harold was born on February 22, 1940 in Laporte, IN to the late Dale and Amanda (Butts) Butler. He...

Apr 7, 2020

Nole L. Walters was born in Elkhart, IN to Fred O. and Eaulah M. (Cherry) Walters on January 13, 1930. He peacefully passed away on April 7, 2020. He had one brother, Fred D. Walters, who, along with his parents, preceded him in death.Nole graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1947 and Ball State in 1951. While at Ball...

Apr 4, 2020

Patricia A Wood, 88, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020. She was born on April 30, 1931, in Buchanan, MI to the late Donald and Louisa (Cook) Weaver. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James L Wood.Patricia is survived by a son, Douglas (wife Elise) of Fort Wayne; daughter Cheryl (husband Matthew) of Fishers, and six...

Apr 1, 2020

Bell, Ronald, 45, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Mar 31, 2020

Chief Petty Officer, Michael W. Leonard, 77, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020, with his lovely wife, Antionette, of 56 years holding his hand.Chief, as he was known, had an incredible life that many never knew. He had just retired from the Navy upon moving to South Bend. He served 25 years in the United States Navy and was...