Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Janet Gaines

Janet Gaines

Dec 17, 2019

Gaines, Janet , 72, of Plymouth, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Julius Mier

Julius Mier

Dec 16, 2019

Mier, Julius R., 93, of South Bend, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Bret  K. Bortner

Bret K. Bortner

Dec 16, 2019

Bortner, Bret K., 74, of St. Joseph, MI, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Diane Sandock

Diane Sandock

Dec 15, 2019

Diane Sue (Moses) Sandock passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 15, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. A life-long resident of South Bend and a 1968 graduate of John Adams High School, Diane married Louis Sandock on September 5, 1971, and they enjoyed 48 years of married life together, with two children, Deena Lynn Abraham and Brian Jacob Sandock,...

Ronald  Dean Akre

Ronald Dean Akre

Dec 13, 2019

NILES — Ronald Dean Akre, 88, passed away peacefully at 5:42pm Friday December 13, 2019 at his son's home in Niles, MI. He had lived the last five months at St. Paul's Sanctuary in South Bend.Ron was born on April 7, 1931 in Spring Grove, MN to the late Walter and Jenny Lynn (Fry) Smirl. He was married to the...

Emily  N. Whalen

Emily N. Whalen

Dec 12, 2019

Emily Nell Whalen, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday with her loving family by her side at her home where she had lived for many years. Emily was born on January 5, 1921 here in South Bend to the late Orville Stanley and Laura D. (Nelson) Young. She married Thomas M. Whalen on August 28, 1943 in South Bend. He...

Marlanea  M. Johnson

Marlanea M. Johnson

Dec 5, 2019

Marlanea M. Johnson, 53, passed away December 5, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born in South Bend, IN, on January 12, 1966, to Carlyn (Schenck) Young.Marlanea is survived by her biological and children she took in: Angel Young, Johnny (Tawnny) Johnson, Charnee Dunn, Christopher Petrowsky, and Christopher Hoover; grandchildren: Arik, Logan, Zachary, Chayse, Kalista, Makenzie, Izayah, and Ka'Miyah....

William  Lowell Suess

William Lowell Suess

Dec 1, 2019

William Lowell Suess, 93, passed away December 1, 2019. He was born on August 5, 1926, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Paul and Lillian (Brueckner) Suess.He is survived by his daughters, Barbara DesVeaux, of Geneva, IL, and Patricia (James) Corirossi, of Evanston, IL; grandchildren, Nicole Lindsey, of Newport Beach, CA, Matt (Megan) DesVeaux, of Oswego, IL; great-grandchildren, Gavin...

Patricia  Ann Richard

Patricia Ann Richard

Nov 22, 2019

MISHAWAKA - Patricia Ann Richard, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2019 at her home at the Waterford on Edison Lakes in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on August 21st, 1937 in Waukesha, WI to Vincent Conboy and Mae Conboy. She grew up in Waukesha, WI and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. She lived many years...

Norma  Lee Popovic

Norma Lee Popovic

Nov 20, 2019

Norma Lee Popovic, 88, passed away November 20, 2019, after having suffered a massive stroke the previous week. She left peacefully, surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Kewanna, Indiana, the oldest daughter of 8, and played a big role in helping to raise her brothers and sisters. In high school, the family moved to Ohio where she met...

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch

Nov 16, 2019

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch passed away on November 16, 2019. She was the wife of the late Joseph Lynch. She was the beloved daughter of the late Richard V. Sevigny and Hildegard M. (Eiermann) Sevigny of Warwick, RI.Born in Germany on December 19, 1950, Linda was a naturalized citizen. Linda was a resident of Providence, RI before relocating to Cassopolis,...

Kyle  R. Rzepka

Kyle R. Rzepka

Nov 15, 2019

Kyle R. Rzepka, 37, passed away at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2019. Kyle was born on August 5, 1982, in South Bend, IN, to Ronald and Rebecca Rzepka, they survive him. Also surviving Kyle, are his sister, Tara (Jake) Rodts; twin brother, Corey; nephew and niece, Austin and Kya...

E. Peter “Pete” Fox,  Sr.

E. Peter “Pete” Fox, Sr.

Nov 14, 2019

Born on in Chicago on Feb 2, 1935, to the late James and Margaret (Peg) (Russell) Fox the youngest of their five children. He was Christened Eugene Peter Fox but from second grade on he only answered to Pete. Pete was 84. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his three older brothers: Rev James Fox, OMI,...

Catherine  Lucille Griffin

Catherine Lucille Griffin

Nov 7, 2019

Catherine “Kate” L. (McGreevey) Griffin passed away on November 7, 2019 at the Brentwood at Niles assisted living facility. She was 93 years old. Kate was born on October 14, 1926 in Muncie, Indiana to James and Florence McGreevey. Kate graduated from Logansport High School in 1944 and then received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Kate later...

Lisa Lerman

Lisa Lerman

Nov 3, 2019

Lisa Lerman, 51, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. The daughter of Marsha Brook (Fred Kahn) and Ronald A. Silverman (Ann), Lisa married her high school sweetheart, Billy Lerman, on September 1,1996. They are the proud parents of three sons, Max, Ari, and Josh. Lisa is survived by her brother, Todd Silverman M.D....

Kevin  Michael Halterman

Kevin Michael Halterman

Nov 1, 2019

Kevin Michael Halterman, 48, died November 1, 2019 after suffering injuries in a car accident. Born July 15, 1971, Kevin was the son of John Halterman and Dolores (Pedevilla) Wynen. His father, John Halterman, preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are: his mother, Dolores Wynen of Mishawaka; three siblings: Cheri (Robert Nagle) Davis of Clearwater, FL, Karen...

Deborah “Mama Red” Lyn Countryman

Deborah “Mama Red” Lyn Countryman

Oct 31, 2019

SOUTH BEND-Deborah "Mama Red" Lyn Countryman, 63, passed away peacefully October 31, 2019.Deb "Red" Countryman was born Deborah Lyn Spencer on March 16th 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mrs. Dorothy Spencer, with 4 brothers, Larry, Pat, Robert, and late Dennis. Though she had 3 children of her own, Brandy, Amber and Jami, Red was a mother or friend to...

Ronald  Gene Little

Ronald Gene Little

Oct 30, 2019

Ronald Gene Little, 67, passed away October 30, 2019. He was born June 27, 1952, in South Gate, California, to the late Charlie and Ethel (Jeffers) Little. Ron was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. In his early twenties, he moved to San Jose and acquired a job with FMC Corporation, a major defense contractor. There he held several...

David  Paul Alexander

David Paul Alexander

Oct 29, 2019

Plymouth, IN- David Paul Alexander, 77, went into the arms of his Savior on October 29, 2019.Born April 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Mary (Van Pelt) Alexander.On June 19, 1964, David married the love of his life, Lana D. Chambers. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three children: Christine (Robert)...

Lisa  Michelle Tiller

Lisa Michelle Tiller

Oct 29, 2019

Lisa Michelle Tiller, 52, passed away unexpectedly in her home on October 29. She was born on August 6, 1967, in Marlborough, MA, to the late Harry Richardson and Beverly (Boudreau) Temple. Lisa is survived by her husband of eighteen years, Larry; children, Michael Hulsey, Crystal Giblin, and Colton Tiller, all of South Bend; siblings, Linda Wise of Las Vegas,...