Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Walter  “Wally” Horak

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.

Wilton  Wood Wyman,  Jr.

Wilton Wood Wyman, Jr.

May 14, 2019

Wilton Wood “Bill” Wyman, Jr. 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 surrounded by family in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine Florence (Wrobeleski) Wyman and Wilton Wood Wyman, Sr. He is survived by his sisters, Diane Ray of Dodgeville, WI, Cindi Chester of Grand Rapids, MI, and...

Martha Wielgos-Swigart

Martha Wielgos-Swigart

May 9, 2019

Martha Wielgos-Swigart, 97, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on May 9, 2019 after a courageous bout with cancer while residing at North Woods Village Memory Care. She was born in the Borough of Braddock, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1921, the daughter of the late Telesfor Czerniak and Kazmiera Siwinska Czerniak. In relocation to South Bend, she was most proud...

Marilyn Woodworth

Marilyn Woodworth

May 9, 2019

Three Rivers, MI — Marilyn Louise (Smith) Woodworth, 88, passed away on May 9, after an eight month courageous fight with Melanoma Cancer. She was born June 10, 1930, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Lawrence E. and Margaret (Barber) Smith, Sr. Marilyn grew up on Corey Lake during her summers, while her Dad commuted from Cleveland, OH on weekends....

Cheryl Albaugh

Cheryl Albaugh

May 7, 2019

Cheryl Ann Albaugh, 66, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1953 in South Bend, IN to the late Joseph Albert and Alice (Forsythe) Dorsch. Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Chuck; daughters, Stacey (Jeff) Lindsley and Katy (Matt Woods) Albaugh;...

Suzanne  J Rose

Suzanne J Rose

May 4, 2019

Suzanne J Rose, 95, passed away on May 4th, at the Center for Hospice Care. She was born September 30, 1923, in Decatur, IL. to the late Frank and Hazel Allen. Suzanne was married to Albert Rose, who preceded her in death in May 2006. Also preceding her was, her son, Michael Holmes (killed in Vietnam 1967); a granddaughter, Heather;...

Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore

Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore

May 3, 2019

SOUTH BEND – Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore, 92, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Catherine was born to the late Ervin and Louie (Spencer) Myer, in Fleming, Ohio, on July 25, 1926. She was the youngest of fourteen children. Catherine graduated from Belpre High School in 1944, and then from Martz School of Cosmetology in Huntington, WV, in 1945....

Kathleen  D. Muller-Johnson

Kathleen D. Muller-Johnson

Apr 27, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Kathleen D. Muller-Johnson, 60, succumbed to a long bout of cancer on April 27, 2019. She was born December 5, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota and adopted by Norm and May (O’Hara) Muller in May 1960. She is survived by her parents, Norm and Mary Muller; sister, Karen (Timothy O’Malley) Muller; sisters-in-law, Patty (Bill) Myers and Deanna Overmyer;...

Rita  Ann Finley

Rita Ann Finley

Apr 27, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN – Rita Ann Finley, 82, a life-long resident of South Bend, died Saturday, at Memorial Hospital after surgery complications. Rita, daughter of the late Stanley F. and Irene A. (Spychalski) Jozwiak, was born on July 25, 1936. She is preceded in death by two spouses, Robert Jones and William Finley; brother, Arthur; sister, Christine Scott; and son,...

Benjamin Haut

Benjamin Haut

Apr 27, 2019

Benjamin D. Haut, 61, Beloved Son, Father, Uncle and Brother, passed away Saturday, April 27, at his home in Bass Lake.Ben is survived by his mother, Gael Stinaeur Plese; two brothers, Steve (Annette) Haut and Jack Haut; two sons, Benjamin D. Haut, and Joseph T. Bihlmayer; nieces,Amanda (Adam) Combs, and Cherie Haut; nephews,Steven Haut, Stephen Haut Kaminiski, Jack (Kristen) Kaminski,...

Clouise Mccarty

Clouise Mccarty

Apr 27, 2019

McCarty, Clouise, 80, of Mishawaka, died Sunday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend

Dorothy Litherland

Dorothy Litherland

Apr 27, 2019

Litherland, Dorothy, 88, of Cassopolis, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend

Claudette C. Bragg “Mimi”

Claudette C. Bragg “Mimi”

Apr 26, 2019

Claudette C. Bragg, 82, formerly of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away April 26, 2019. She moved to Granger to live with her daughter where she was surrounded by loving family until the end. Born December 7, 1936 in Gallup, NM, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Usnik) Chicado. Her husband, William D. Bragg; two daughters, Georgeanna...

Hope  L. (Ward)  Chrisovergis

Hope L. (Ward) Chrisovergis

Apr 25, 2019

Mishawaka- On April 25, 2019, Hope L. (Ward) Chrisovergis of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at the age of 65. Hope will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Francis; daughter, Margaret; and sisters, Yvonne (Cliff "Butch") Haines, Roberta (Tom) Pietrzak, and Faith McGarvey; and brother-in-law, Seamus Chrisovergis.She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Ward; mother, Betty (Dickson); sister, Diana...

John  Phillip Weston

John Phillip Weston

Apr 24, 2019

John Phillip Weston, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. John was born January 1, 1961. John is survived by his wife, Vicky (Leighty) Weston, of 35 wonderful years; his mother, Sarah Weston; his sister, Jill Fritzler; and many loving nieces and nephews. His father, Moyne Weston, preceded him in death. John and Vicky enjoyed camping, traveling and just driving around...

Reuben  Walfred Mattson

Reuben Walfred Mattson

Apr 24, 2019

Reuben Walfred Mattson,73, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday afternoon at 3:05pm. Reuben was born September 21, 1945, to the late Eino Jacob and Sylvia Eliina (Hamari) Mattson in Covington, MI. On Nov. 30, 1968, he married the love of his life, Juanita Ritari, at a lovely ceremony in Marquette, MI. She preceded him in death. Two...

William D. “Bill” Farmer

William D. “Bill” Farmer

Apr 24, 2019

Notre Dame, IN - William "Bill" D. Farmer, 87, of South Bend, passed away after a short illness at Holy Cross Village - Dujarie House on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, with family by his side. Bill was born on October 23, 1931 to Rae (Kinzie) and Paul Farmer in Mishawaka, IN. He attended Central Catholic High School in South Bend....

Pamela  Sue Little

Pamela Sue Little

Apr 24, 2019

Pamela Sue Little, maiden name Nedderman, also Reitz, passed away Wednesday in her home with her children, Shannon Reitz and Stephanie Dockery; her granddaughter, Emily Dockery; her sister, Kimberly Toles; and husband, Larry at her side. Praying for her from a distance were her brothers and sisters: Craig and Joni Nedderman, Biff and Lori Nedderman, Chris Toles; and her first...

Morton  H. Ziker

Morton H. Ziker

Apr 17, 2019

NOTRE DAME – Morton Ziker passed away on Wednesday, April 17th surrounded by his family. He was born on June 25, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to his parents Joe and Molly Ziker. Mort is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Judith; his sister, Gloria (Ben) Golden of Tucson, AZ and brother Bob (Susan) Ziker of Charlotte, NC....

Charles  Sigmund Simon

Charles Sigmund Simon

Apr 16, 2019

Charles Sigmund Simon passed away at the age of 79 on April 16th, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynda (Blankstein) Simon; his two daughters, Ellyn Ray (Mark) McCaffrey and Karyn Jaye (Shane) Galloway; and his four loving grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth McCaffrey, Bryan Fuller McCaffrey, Anne Simon Galloway and Zachary Simon...