Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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
Mark Patrick Hezlep & Casey Lauren (Hezlep) Emmons
Sep 10, 2019
Mark Patrick Hezlep, and his daughter, Casey Lauren (Hezlep) Emmons, were involved in an automobile accident, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, that took both of their lives. Mark was born on September 19, 1966, in South Bend to the late, Norman M and Loretta J (McMahon) Hezlep. Casey was born on December 14, 1992, also in South Bend to Mark...
Kenneth R. Clearwater
Sep 8, 2019
Clearwater, Kenneth R., 78, of South Bend, died Sunday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend
Mark Patrick Hezlep & Casey Lauren (Hezlep) Emmons
Sep 8, 2019
Mark Patrick Hezlep, and his daughter, Casey Lauren (Hezlep) Emmons, were involved in an automobile accident, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, that took both of their lives. Mark was born on September 19, 1966, in South Bend to the late, Norman M and Loretta J (McMahon) Hezlep. Casey was born on December 14, 1992, also in South Bend to Mark...
Michael J. Garrison
Sep 7, 2019
Garrison, Michael J., 52, of South Bend, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend
Paul A. Robinson
Sep 6, 2019
Paul A. Robinson, 84, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2019 surrounded by his family. Paul was born January 24, 1935 in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Julius A. and Verna (Melser) Robinson. Paul is survived by his wife of 30 years, Norma Jean; sons: Martin Robinson, Paul (Anne) Robinson, and Craig Robinson; 4 step-children: Rick (Leann) Huff, Dave Huff,...
Kurt F. O’Parker
Sep 4, 2019
Kurt Frederick O’Parker, 67, passed away on September 4, 2019. He was born on May 9, 1952 in Detroit, MI, to the late Earl and Helen (Lepkowski) O’Parker. Kurt was a member of the track team at Riley High School, where he graduated from in 1970. He also attended IU, and Ivy Tech Colleges. As a youngster, Kurt was a...
Mary Catherine O’Rear
Sep 3, 2019
Mary Cate O’Rear, 29, formerly of Granger, IN, unexpectedly left this earth September 3, 2019. Born December 5, 1989, she was the daughter of Kevin Doyle and Mariana “Missy” (Hussey) O’Rear. They survive her. Also left to cherish her memory are her five siblings: Patrick (Jamie) of Chicago, and Connor (Andrea), Margaret, Bridget and Michael O’Rear, all of Granger; grandparents,...
Clifford Joseph Binder
Aug 31, 2019
South Bend, IN- Cliff Binder 67, ended his long disability and was taken by Jesus on August 31, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1952 in South Bend, to Joseph and Carolyne (Stephenson) Binder, who preceded him in death. Cliff is survived by his wife, Joyce Binder; his children, with Nancy Binder: CJ (Monica) Binder, of Yuma, AZ, Lisa...
Charles “Larry” Shute, Sr.
Aug 28, 2019
Larry Shute, 63, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born February 7, 1956, he was the son of the late Gladys Evelyn (Hilton) and Charles Leroy Shute, Jr. On June 18, 1983, Larry married the love of his life, Diane L. Flint. They were blessed with 2 children: his “favorite” son, Charles...
Susan M. King
Aug 28, 2019
GRANGER– Susan M. King, 64, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2019.Born July 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Earl Rosenfeldt and Geraldine (Adelman) Galler.Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sarah (Steve) Lotter of Granger and Valerie (Ben) Silver of South Bend; four grandchildren: Nona Lotter, Ella Silver, Morrie Lotter and Harry Silver; and sister,...
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