South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

GRANGER – Janet S. Lolmaugh, 81, passed away September 15, 2020. Born August 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Eaglebarger) Murray. Her husband, Jack E. Lolmaugh; and two sons, Doug and Rick, also preceded her in death.She is survived by three children: Connie (Ray) Bays of FL, Jack (Pam) Lolmaugh of South Bend and...

Sep 15, 2020

Rita Rose Rucano, 90, passed away on September 15, at her home, surrounded with the love of her family. Rita was born in Mishawaka on August 11, 1930, to the late Anthony and Frances (Serge) Catanzarite. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rucano; her grandson, Matthew Riley (23 years old); and a sister, Mary (Catanzarite) Simeri....

Sep 11, 2020

Our much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend left us suddenly on September 11, 2020. Bev and Carol, wife of 48 years, had two beautiful daughters: Carri (Chad) McCoige and Hollie (Donald) Farias. “Pa” had three grandsons, Colten, Jacob and Jackson. They were his pride and joy. Bev is also survived by his brother, Leroy (Cathy) Cook; and his best...

Sep 8, 2020

Bruce J. Hornbach, 73, passed away peacefully in his home September 8, 2020. Born August 24, 1947, Bruce was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Macke) Hornbach. Bruce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie (nee Allen) Hornbach; his daughter, Stephanie (Jim) Mangini of Charlotte, NC; three siblings: Bob (Lin) Hornbach of St. Leon, IN, Elaine...

Sep 5, 2020

Sep 4, 2020

GRANGER – Paul D. Clark, 77, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.Paul was born in LaPorte, Indiana, on October 14, 1942, the only child of Dale and Ethel Mae (Crum) Clark. He was raised in Mishawaka, Indiana, and graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of ’60. In 1964, he joined the United States Army Reserve, serving in...

Aug 27, 2020

Donald E. “Dyno” Turner, 73, passed away after a lengthy illness on August 27, 2020. Born November 30, 1946 in South Bend, he was the son of Donald Raymond and Grace (Ryan) Turner. His father and mother preceded him in death along with his daughter, Shannon C. Turner; and brother, Timothy L. Turner. Left to cherish his memory are: his...

Aug 25, 2020

SOUTH BEND - Eleanor (Mitzie) Schrager, 95, of South Bend passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning at home in her own bed. Mitzie was born on August 29, 1924 in South Bend, IN, to the late Mitchel and Ethel (Tolchinsky) Kahn. A family woman, she is survived by a daughter Nancy L. Schrager of South Bend; a...

Aug 24, 2020

Jim L. Finlay, 74, of Plymouth, Indiana (formerly of Bushnell, Illinois) died Aug. 24 at 6:05 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care in Roseland, Indiana. He was born August 7, 1946, in Spring Hill, Louisiana, the son of James and Dorothy (Murphy) Finlay. He married Pam Etheridge May 26, 1968, in Olla, LA, who preceded him in death on...

Aug 24, 2020

Looks as if I finally made the newspaper. If you are reading this, apparently I have bought the farm and gone to an even better place than Granger, Indiana. My story began back in 1955 on tax day. My parents, Earl and Irene (Verbake) Ely, brought me home from the hospital. They both preceded me in death along with my...

Aug 14, 2020

January 31, 1955 – August 14, 2020Martinzy Orr, 65, was born in South Bend, IN January 31, 1955, to the late John and Ruth (Love) Orr.Martinzy Orr retired from J. R. Schugel Trucking INC in Columbus, Ohio. After he retired, he lived in Dublin, Ohio, for ten years. Martinzy moved back to Michana, where he passed away unexpectedly, on August...

Aug 12, 2020

Mickey Cohen 83, passed away peacefully at St Joseph Hospital August 12, 2020. Mickey was born November 14, 1936 in South Bend Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kate (Gilbert) Cohen and Ben Cohen; and daughter-in-law , Mishelle Cohen. On March 25, 1962, Mickey married the love of his life, Barbara Fromm. She survives him. Also left...

Aug 8, 2020

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Aug 4, 2020

Sandra Sue Wagner passed away in her home August 4, 2020. She was born March 18, 1938 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Paul R. and Naomi F. (Brinnon) Wynn. The family moved to South Bend in 1950, where Sandra attended John Adams HS, graduating in 1955. She was employed at American Trust Bank where she met, and eventually married,...

Aug 2, 2020

Jul 29, 2020

Willis Edward “Bud” Bartlett, Sr. 81, passed away peacefully July 29, 2020. Born August 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Lucius and Olive (Sessions) Bartlett. On December 28, 1960, Bud married the love of his life, Doris Marie Weinman. She survives. To their union, they were blessed with two sons, Ed Bartlett of Nashville, NC and Brian...

Jul 28, 2020

Durskey, Raymond , 71, of Mishawaka, IN, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gathering

Jul 28, 2020

Raymond Dean Durskey, 71, passed away July 28, 2020, after a brief illness. Ray was born October 11, 1948 in South Bend, IN, to the late John and Verna Durskey. He had four brothers: Bob, Dick, Ronnie and Gerry; and six sisters: Maxine, Betty, Delores, MaryAnn, Elsie and Shirley. Ray was a proud Army veteran. He entered active duty in...

Jul 19, 2020

James J. Krider, 87, died July 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; a sister, Kathy Johnson of San Jose, CA; and fifty-two wonderful children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their spouses. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Don, in 2007. Born in LaPorte, IN, to A.T. and Laura Krider, he moved to South Bend in 1939, and graduated...

Jul 18, 2020