Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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