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Jeanette R. Mccarty
Oct 27, 2019
Jeanette Ruth (Miltenberger) McCarty, passed away Sunday at age, 86. She was born in South Bend, IN on October 2, 1933, to the late Daniel and Eliza (Cramer) Miltenberger. Jeanette is survived by her four children: Georgia (John – deceased) Stopper, Donald Jr. (Pam) McCarty, Jackie (Daniel) McDowell, and Cheryl (Steven Hunter); brothers, George (Theresa) Miltenberger, and Roy (Linda) Miltenberger....
Corey J. Geisler
Oct 24, 2019
Corey J. Geisler of South Bend, passed away peacefully October 24, 2019. Corey was born June 29, 1970, in South Bend, to the late Robert and Lucille Geisler. He is survived by two brothers: Scott (Sandra) Geisler of South Bend, IN and Mark (Karenlynn) Geisler of Orlando, FL; his favorite cousin, Carol; niece, Chantel; nephew, Michael; very special dog, Lucy;...
Mary E. Brennan
Oct 23, 2019
Mary Ellen Brennan, 91, passed away peacefully October 23, 2019. Born May 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William S. and Ellen M. (Moroney) Flack. Mary Ellen graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1946. She later graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and was a personal shopper at Robertson’s Department Store. On May 1, 1954,...
David W. Piser
Oct 22, 2019
SOUTH BEND – David W. Piser, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at North Woods Village. David was born on May 9, 1940, in South Bend, IN to Leonore (Loew) Piser and Louis Piser. He was married to Sarah Anne Schulman (Anes) 1964 -1990. From 1998 – present, he was married to Dayle L. Brown. He grew up...

Michael Detlefsen
Oct 21, 2019
Michael ‘Mic’ Detlefsen, 71, passed away peacefully Monday, October 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Mic was born on October 20, 1948, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to the late William and Janette (Tuttle) Detlefsen. Mic spent his childhood in Fremont, Nebraska. He came from humble beginnings, the son of a meat inspector and homemaker. Mic attended Midland College for one...

Eugene Fox
Oct 20, 2019
Fox, Eugene, 86, of South Bend, died Sunday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend
Eugene George Fox
Oct 20, 2019
Eugene George Fox, 86, passed away October 20, 2019. He was born in South Bend, IN, on February 21, 1933, to the late Ramon Fox and Marie (Lisiecki) Koutnik. Eugene is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Eugene (Sue) Fox, and Bryan (Tracy) Fox; grandchildren, Taylore, Devyn, Justyn, and Madisyn Fox. Also surviving, are many nieces and nephews. Preceding...
Chaz William Grafton Green
Oct 20, 2019
Chaz William Grafton Green, 31, passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2019. Born August 22, 1988, he was the son of Mickey Dean Green and Rosella Marie (Reeser) Green. His parents survive, along with his 2 children: Hazleigh T. and Xander W.G. Green; step-dad, Kirk Marsh; brother, Mitchell Dean (Tiffany Kats); step-sister, Elizabeth (Michael) Wilson; five nieces and nephews: Nachelle, Jr.,...

Mary Ailene Miller
Oct 20, 2019
Mary Ailene (Amos) Miller, 71, passed away on October 20, 2019. Mary was born in Mishawaka on September 17, 1948, to the late Robert and Mary Amos. Mary joined the Army after High School and was stationed in Germany. She was driving a Lieutenant and another gentleman when she drove the jeep into a ditch. The gentleman, would later become...
Sara Kernodle Isaacs
Oct 15, 2019
Sara Louise (Kernodle) Isaacs, 71, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019, in Granger, Indiana, where she resided for the past 17 years. Sara was born on March 12, 1948 in Christiansburg, Virginia, the daughter of Elaine (Erdmann) and the late Captain Harold Lee Kernodle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Ken Isaacs, in June...
Craig M. Holcomb
Oct 3, 2019
Craig Michael Holcomb, “Hokey,” died October 3, 2019. He had just turned 70. He was born on September 24, 1949, in South Bend, IN, to Shirley (Zerby) Ledbetter and Robert Holcomb. Craig served in the Vietnam War for three years. After the service, he drove semi-truck for many years. He loved to fish, watch nascar, reruns of mash, and old...
Richard H. Clifford
Sep 30, 2019
Richard Hugh Clifford Jr,. 62, passed away Tuesday, at his home. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 27, 1957, to the late Richard Clifford and Lucy Jane (Dunagan) McFall.Richard or "Rick" is survived by his children, Ryan and Kaitlyn Clifford; brother, Patrick (Patrice) Clifford; and sister, Laura ( Michael) Furfaro; nieces, Allisa (Josh) Fryer and Sara Furfaro; and...

Debra Therese Ornat
Sep 30, 2019
Ornat, Debra Therese, 65, of Mishawaka, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend
Kathy Lynn Heller
Sep 26, 2019
Edwardsburg, MI- Kathy Lynn (Lester) Heller, 61, passed away in her home on Thursday, September 26, 2019, after a lengthy illness.Born March 10, 1958 in Taswell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Shirley (Goodwin) Lester.On September 3, 1994, Kathy married LeRoy Heller. He survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are: two children, Robin (Michael)...

Paul Kessler
Sep 25, 2019
Paul Kessler, of Notre Dame, Indiana, (formerly of Haddonfield, New Jersey), died Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was beloved by his family, and was the husband of Clara Glushakow Kessler; father of David N. Kessler (Holly Martin); grandfather of Emma V. Fulce (Derek); brother of Philip Kessler; and brother-in-law of Helen Glushakow. He had many beloved nieces and nephews as...
Roger Birdsell Jr.
Sep 25, 2019
Roger Birdsell Jr., 92, of South Bend, Indiana, died September 25, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Birdsell was born January 15, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Roger Sr. and Ruth Mary (Hudson) Birdsell. He Graduated from Beloit Wisconsin High School in 1944. He served in the Army from 1945-1946. In 1949, he received a...
Richard Allen Brooks
Sep 23, 2019
Richard was born to James Richard Dent and Margaret Jean Frank June 7, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana.He graduated from Brandywine High School, Niles, Michigan in 1968.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda K. (McCarty). They were married, May 8, 1970, in Niles, Michigan. Also surviving are 2 sons, Richard II (Chrissy), of McDonough, GA, Charles (Becky),...

Dorothy G. Dyer
Sep 19, 2019
Dorothy G. (Szweda) Dyer, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Dorothy was born on January 26, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, to Chester H. and Genevieve M. (Nowak) Szweda, who preceded her in death. Two brothers, Richard and Jerry Szweda, also preceded her in death. On October 20, 1951, she married the love of her life, William...
Richard Orvis Jr.
Sep 16, 2019
Richard DeVore Orvis Jr., passed away at the age of 77, on September 16, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1941, in South Bend, IN, to the late Richard Orvis Sr. and Eunice (Bachman) Orvis. Richard or “Dick” as many knew him, attended South Bend Central High School, (class of ’59) and kept up with the monthly Alumni lunches....

Casey Emmons
Sep 10, 2019
Emmons, Casey, 26, of Lakeville, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend
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