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South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Bruce Topping
Jun 11, 2019
Topping, Bruce, 63, of South Bend, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend
Gail Huddleston Dittrich
Jun 8, 2019
Gail Huddleston Dittrich, 80, passed away peacefully June 8, 2019. Born October 11, 1938 in Chesapeake, WV, she was the daughter of the late Haynes and Helen (Hope) Huddleston. On February 24, 1962, Gail married the love of her life, Patrick Edwin Dittrich who survives her. A son, Eric, preceded her in death. Also left to cherish her memory are...
Diane Fitrakis
Jun 8, 2019
Diane Fitrakis, 73, passed away June 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Born February 6, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Mayo and Charlotte (Fry) Curtis. On March 10, 1980, Diane married John Russell Fitrakis. He survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are her four children: Daniel Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA, Kristin Kroh of...
Carolyn Sue “Kyleen” Woodyard
Jun 7, 2019
Carolyn Sue “Kyleen” Woodyard, 82, passed away unexpectedly, in a car accident, on Friday, June 7, 2019. Carolyn was born on February 2, 1937, in Beckley, WV, to the late Kyle Napoleon and Nora Ida (Sperrow) Fink. Her sister, Ana Mae Reid, also preceded her in death. On August 24, 1955, Kyleen married the love of her life, Walter “Randy”...
Muriel S. Katz
Jun 5, 2019
Muriel S. Rubin Katz, 96, passed away peacefully June 5, 2019. Born October 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Oppenheim) Cohen. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Art Rubin in 1980; second husband, Abe Katz in 2004; third husband, Aaron Katz; and his son, Steve Katz, both in 2012. Left...
Janet D. Gillis Radzikowski
Jun 1, 2019
SOUTH BEND — Janet Deanne (Gillis) Radzikowski, 51, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Saturday June 1, 2019.Janet was born to the late John Delbert Sr. and Penelope May (Roorda) Gillis on March 12, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana.Janet is survived by her husband, David Lee Radzikowski of South Bend. They were married for 22 years....
Gail Christine “Tina” Putman
May 31, 2019
Gail Christine “Tina” Putman, 71, a lifelong resident of Mishawaka, IN, passed way Friday, May 31, 2019, after a sudden illness. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, and a retired school bus driver for Elkhart Community Schools. An avid history buff and true patriot, she enjoyed visiting historically-significant places such as Washington DC and Gettysburg, PA, and watch...
Karen Marie Jacobs Taylor
May 31, 2019
Karen Marie Jacobs Taylor, 64, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, on May 31, 2019. Born January 21, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Eddy) Jacobs, and Step-Daughter of Donald “Gene” Ralstin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roger Jacobs; and step-sister, Judy Vavul. Left to cherish her memory are her children:...
Yvonne Reppert
May 30, 2019
Reppert, Yvonne , 80, of South Bend, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings
Alex Kocsis
May 30, 2019
To paraphrase the words of Yeboah,A hero takes steps with the vision of bringing what is beyond the eyes of mere men into reality.A hero opens doors for the eyes of mere men in order to see things inside closed doors and ponder, learn lessons and think differently.A hero faces challenges in an overcoming manner with a certain charisma that...
Cheryl Francine Dittmer
May 29, 2019
CASSOPOLIS, MI — Mrs. Cheryl Francine Dittmer, 68, of Sail Bay Drive, Cassopolis, MI passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Cheryl was born January 16, 1951 to Joseph and Amaryllis Jean (Malchow) Tagliaferri in Mishawaka, IN, both of whom preceded her in death. Cheryl was the eldest of seven Tagliaferri children: Lisa (Brian)...
Eileen J. Bateman
May 28, 2019
Eileen J. Bateman, 79, passed away peacefully May 28, 2019. Born August 18, 1939 in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Ruth Jennings Bateman. Left to cherish her memory are: brothers, Dr. Kenneth,Jr. wife Dianne, and Edwin Bateman; nieces, Dawn Bateman and Christina Dauphanis; nephews, Keith, wife Beverly, and Randy Bateman; and Jackie Lowrance,...
Sharol A. Vohs
May 21, 2019
Sharol A. Vohs, 78, passed away peacefully May 21, 2019. She was born October 22, 1940 to the late Don and Lucille (Kinyon) Bowers. On May 30, 1959, Sharol married the love of her life, Gary August Vohs. Gary preceded her passing in 2016. To their union, they were blessed with three sons: Darren (Donna) of South Bend, IN, Doug...
Jack Hodge
May 20, 2019
Hodge, Jack, 83, of South Bend, died Monday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend
Mary June Schoonover
May 19, 2019
Mary June Schoonover was born June 1, 1925, to Everett and Lilly Sweet in Washington, Ind. June graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1943 and married John L. “Jack” Schoonover on August 2, 1954 in Hammond, Ind. She is preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Betty Leighty. Survivors include John E. (Ruth) Schoonover of LaGrange, Ind;...
Charles Bunch
May 18, 2019
Bunch, Charles, 65, of Mishawaka, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend
Charles “Charlie” Leroy Bunch
May 18, 2019
Charles "Charlie" Leroy Bunch, 65, Mishawaka, IN, passed away at home in his wife’s arms on May 18th, 2019. Charlie was born to the late Charles G. and Sue (Simmons) Bunch in South Bend, IN on June 20, 1953.He married Rebecca Zoss, on April 1, 2000. They were married for 19 wonderful years although they were together for 26 years.Charlie...
Alice “Jane” Parker
May 17, 2019
South Bend – Jane Parker, 72 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 17th. Jane was born in Chelsea, MI, on January 4, 1947, to the late Thomas Moore and Alice (Foster) Moore. She is survived by her two sons, Patrick (Denise) Parker of Granger; Mike (Toni) Parker of Shipshewana, IN; Daughter, Marcy (Bob) Nekvasil of South Bend, IN,...
Thomas Letherman
May 15, 2019
Thomas Scott Letherman, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Thomas was born on April 19, 1959 to Gary and Meriem Letherman. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1977 where he played hockey, football and baseball. Tom was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Thomas was employed...
Walter “Wally” Horak
May 15, 2019
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 25th from 12 – 3PM for Wally, and his wife, Annette, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2018. Please come share memories at their home on Barron Lake. For more information, contact McGann Hay 574.232.1411.
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