Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Marjorie  Lane Bycraft

Marjorie Lane Bycraft

Feb 26, 2020

SOUTH BEND, IN - Marjorie Lane Bycraft died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the loving care of her family at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer.Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband John Bycraft III and is survived by her four children, Robert (Camille) Bycraft, John Bycraft IV,...

Joseph Podgornik

Joseph Podgornik

Feb 25, 2020

South Bend, Indiana - Joseph Podgornik was born February 26, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  At the time of passing he was a resident of South Bend, Indiana.Formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan, he was a long time employee of The American Red Cross of Detroit.Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Podgornik...

Hazel  Marie Mccloskey

Hazel Marie Mccloskey

Feb 25, 2020

Hazel Marie McCloskey, 78, passed away at her home February 25th, surrounded by the family that loved her. She was born in South Bend, IN on February 12, 1942, to the late Melvin and Ruby (Clayton) Bennett. Hazel is survived by her three children: Linda (Rick) Chrisman, George (Cindy) McCloskey, and Debra (Cecil) Wright; four grandchildren, Trinity (Ashley) Migues, Nicole...

Johnny  Ray Galiher

Johnny Ray Galiher

Feb 19, 2020

Johnny Ray Galiher “John,” 63, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1956, in Hammond, IN to the late Raymond and Betty (Navolt) Galiher. John is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Bronson) Galiher; children, Sean (Sarah) Galiher, Heather Galiher, and Ryan Galiher (girlfriend Sam...

Ralph  E. Gerhart

Ralph E. Gerhart

Feb 17, 2020

Gerhart, Ralph E., 87, of Granger, died Monday; McGann Hay Fuenerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel , Granger

Thaddeus  “Ted” Deguc

Thaddeus “Ted” Deguc

Feb 17, 2020

October 29, 1954 – February 17, 2020Thaddeus “Ted” Felix Deguc Jr., 65, passed away from natural causes on February 17th, 2020. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 29, 1954 to the late Thaddeus Sr. (d.1997) and Euretha Phyllis (Harms) Deguc (d.2001). As Ted cared for his mother after his father’s passing they became bonded best friends. When...

Robert F. “Bob” Cook

Robert F. “Bob” Cook

Feb 15, 2020

Robert F. “Bob” Cook, 88, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020. He was born April 21, 1931 to Sylven and Marguerite (Ruhe) Cook. On August 12, 1961, Bob married Sharron Stein. She preceded him in death. They were blessed with six children: Leanne (Kirk) Kemmerling of Granger, Pamela (Bob) Severs of LaPorte, Susan Gowan of Brownsburg, Michelle (Bill) Wilmsen...

Gertrude  “Shish” Rubin

Gertrude “Shish” Rubin

Feb 12, 2020

GRANGER, IN - Gertrude "Shish" Rubin was born on July 10,1925 in Lamar, South Carolina. She and her sister Rachel were raised in Columbia, South Carolina by her mother, Minnie Karesh, and Russian immigrant grandparents after the untimely death of her father, Alexander Karesh, due to health complications experienced following mustard gas exposure as a soldier in the trenches of...

Joseph Louis “Joe” Nemeth

Joseph Louis “Joe” Nemeth

Feb 12, 2020

October 29, 1920 – February 12, 2020Joseph Louis “Joe” Nemeth, 99, passed way peacefully February 12, 2020. Born October 29, 1920, he was the son of the late Peter and Goldie (Grundter) Nemeth. His brother, Peter F. Nemeth, also preceded him in death. On January 13, 1945, Joe married the love of his life, Betty June Jorgensen. She preceded him...

Aurora Santeusanio

Aurora Santeusanio

Feb 10, 2020

Aurora (Portante) Santeusanio, passed away peacefully on February 10. She was 79. Aurora was born on April 17, 1940 in San Demetrio Nei Vestini L’Aquilla, Italy, to the late Argonte and Antonina Portante. Aurora came to Canada in her 20’s. It is there she met her late husband, Renato. They were married on October 19, 1968. From that union, they...

Beth Michele Harrison Mattison

Beth Michele Harrison Mattison

Feb 9, 2020

Born August 1, 1962 in Aurora, IL to Bert and Sylvia (Stilson) Harrison (surviving), died February 9, 2020 in Roseland, IN, after a four year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth lived in Richmond, VA and South Bend, IN while growing up. She married Stephen Wayne Mattison on August 15, 1981 in South Bend, IN. He was the love of her...

Melva Bliss

Melva Bliss

Feb 6, 2020

Melva C. Bliss celebrated 87 wonderful years of life. Born to Clinton B. and Kathryn M. (Weber) Hess in southern Wisconsin. Melva was quick witted with a great sense of humor and liked helping others. She started her career as a telephone operator and then worked as a waitress while raising four children. Melva was preceded in death by her...

Joseph  F. Stackowicz

Joseph F. Stackowicz

Feb 3, 2020

Love of family and love of life best describe Joseph Frank Stackowicz, who passed away peacefully on February 3, at the age of 98, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born January 14, 1922 in Downers Grove, Illinois to the late Thomas and Honorata (Urban) Stackowicz. He married the love of his life, Frances Paluch, from Buffalo, NY on...

Tom  H. Elli

Tom H. Elli

Feb 3, 2020

Thomas H. Elli, passed away at his home on February 3, 2020, he was 66. Tom was born in South Bend, IN on February 9, 1953, to the late Henry and Ella Elli.Tom received a Bachelor's degree in business from Notre Dame, and loved all things Notre Dame, mostly sports. He kept in touch with many of his Notre Dame...

Marilyn Louise “Kewpie” Ehman

Marilyn Louise “Kewpie” Ehman

Feb 2, 2020

Marilyn Louise “Kewpie” Ehman left this earth on February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved Mother and Papa, Mary Eva and F. Ray Ehman; her sister, Mary Alice Stephenson; and niece, Patti Jo Stephenson. She is survived by nieces, Cathy Canoy, Mary (Larry Crooks) Stephenson, and Judy Davis; and great nephews, Anthony and Mike Davis and...

Dr. Anthony N. Michel

Dr. Anthony N. Michel

Feb 1, 2020

Dr. Anthony N. Michel died on Feb 1, 2020 at the age of 84 at his home in South Bend, Indiana. Known as Tony to his family and friends, he was born on November 17, 1935 in Rekash, Romania, the only child of Katherine and Anton Michl. He grew up in Romania as a member of the Banat Swabian ethnic...

Katherine Rebecca “Becki” Bath

Katherine Rebecca “Becki” Bath

Jan 30, 2020

Katherine Rebecca “Becki” Bath, 66, passed away on January 30. She was born June 14, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Thomas Evans and Louise (Brown) Bath. Becki is survived by her brother, Timothy (Marilyn) Bath of Naples, FL; nephews, Thomas (Michelle) Bath of Olney, MD and Christopher (Linda) Bath of Naples, FL. Becki worked as a respiratory therapist...

Mary  Rose Mcgann

Mary Rose Mcgann

Jan 29, 2020

MISHAWAKA – Mary Rose McGann, 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into the arms of Jesus to join her loving parents in heaven at 3:20am in Evergreen Crossing, Indianapolis on Wednesday, January 29. She was born on September 25,1957 in Mishawaka to Donald Arthur “Bud” and Irene Ruth (Boehnlein) McGann. Mary had developmental disabilities and participated in the...

Joe Yarbough

Joe Yarbough

Jan 27, 2020

Yarbough, Joe, 67, of Mishawaka, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Judith Goodkin

Judith Goodkin

Jan 26, 2020

GRANGER-Judith Goodkin, 73, passed away Sunday, January 26, in the Hospice House, after a brief illness.Judith was born May 23, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. On September 1, 1975, she married James Goodkin, who survives.The couple moved to South Bend in 2003 when Judith became General Manager of Centerplate Catering, overseeing food services at Century Center, the Morris Performing Arts...