Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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
Feb 17, 2020
Gerhart, Ralph E., 87, of Granger, died Monday; McGann Hay Fuenerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel , Granger
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 27, 2020
Yarbough, Joe, 67, of Mishawaka, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings
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...
Shirley Anne Letcher
Jan 19, 2020
Niles, MI- Shirley Anne (Brodeur) Letcher, passed away on January 19, 2020, at the age of 76.She was born on June 6, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Desire Brodeur and Frances (Avolizi) Sobol.On October 28, 1964, Shirley married the love of her life, James Letcher, who survives her. To their union, they were blessed with three children: Anita...
Helen M. Piggott
Jan 18, 2020
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Tammy Thi Nguyen
Jan 17, 2020
Tammy Thi Nguyen passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020, she was 26. Tammy was born in South Bend, IN on March 25, 1993 to Hoa Van and Diem Thi (Tran) Nguyen.Tammy was a big ball of energy. Nothing stopped her, she was very brave and independent. She loved going to the beach and was a world traveler, riding any...
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