Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Norma  Mae (Hans)  Walter

Norma Mae (Hans) Walter

Apr 4, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Norma Mae (Hans) Walter of South Bend passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019 at Heritage Point Alzheimer’s Facility, Mishawaka, IN. Norma was born on November 29, 1919 in South Bend to the late Valentine and Ethel (Clemens) Hans. Norma and her husband Harry J. Walter were married on September 15, 1945. They were married almost 51 years...

John  T. Bycraft,  Iii

John T. Bycraft, Iii

Apr 4, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN — John T. Bycraft III died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019, after a long illness. John had recently celebrated his 83rd birthday. He died in the loving care of his family at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, Indiana. John is survived by his wife Marjorie (Lane), his four children: Robert (Camille) Bycraft, John...

Megan Frank

Megan Frank

Apr 4, 2019

Frank, Megan , 31, of Granger, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Samieula Lotaki

Samieula Lotaki

Apr 3, 2019

Lotaki, Samieula, 59, of South Bend, IN, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Samiuela  K. Lotaki

Samiuela K. Lotaki

Apr 3, 2019

Samiuela K. “Sam” Lotaki, 59, passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2019 after a short illness. Born March 16, 1960 in the Tonga Islands, Sam was the son of the late Lisala and Seimi (Folau) Lotaki. Sam is survived by three children, Adrian Alan Lotaki and Amalia Lotaki of South Bend, and Samantha Lotaki of Mishawaka; three grandchildren: Savannah, Maddex and...

Jacquelynn Ann Elizabeth (Keller)  Defauw

Jacquelynn Ann Elizabeth (Keller) Defauw

Apr 1, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacquelynn Ann Elizabeth (Keller) DeFauw. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michael  E. Bronstetter

Michael E. Bronstetter

Mar 31, 2019

Michael E. Bronstetter, 68, passed away March 31, 2019. Born February 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Otis and Florence (Fujawa) Bronstetter. Left to cherish his memory are two children, Michael (Kelly) Bronstetter of Mishawaka and Christine (Tom) Whitaker of Mishawaka; three siblings: Susan (Jim) Buda, Barbara (Mike) McKinney, and Thomas (Sandy) Bronstetter; and five grandchildren: Tyler,...

William  R. Smith

William R. Smith

Mar 29, 2019

William R. Smith of Mishawaka passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019. He was born December 21, 1922 in South Bend IN, to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Goss) Smith. His loving wife of 73 years, Marjorie, preceded him in death December 5, 2018. William is survived by daughter Marlene (Michael) Tom; son, Wayne (Jeri) Smith; 2 granddaughters, Marla Smith...

George  L. Marquardt

George L. Marquardt

Mar 26, 2019

SOUTH BEND — George Lane Marquardt, 87, passed into heaven to be with his loving wife Prudence, on March 26 2019. George was born in Maywood IL, to the late George and Edith Marquardt. George was preceded in death by his wife Prudence and his brother John. Papa George is survived by four children: Pam (Mike) McPartlan, of Woodland,CA; John...

Lois  Langford Berry

Lois Langford Berry

Mar 25, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN – Lois Langford Berry, 86, of South Bend, Indiana died peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019. Lois was born October 28, 1932 in South Bend to the late Walter and Alice (Joubert) Langford and lived in South Bend for most of her life. The daughter of a Notre Dame professor, and later the wife of a Notre...

Patsy Mae Geraghty – Kells

Patsy Mae Geraghty – Kells

Mar 20, 2019

Patsy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 12, 1946 to the late James Kells and Mary Jane Davis.She married Walter C Matthis, of Chicago, Illinois and together they had 3 children, Jayne Irene, Sheila Diane, and Michael Robert. Patsy remarried twice after, the last to William J Geraghty .Patsy held several skilled positions, one of which was a Telephone...

Mary  E. Romak

Mary E. Romak

Mar 16, 2019

SOUTH BEND – Mary Eleanor Romak, 101, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday. She was born in Granger, IN, on December 4, 1917, to the late Anthony and Anna (Roytek) Golata. Mary married Walter Romak in 1943. She was a loving and devoted wife for more than sixty wonderful years, before Walter’s death in 2004....

William  Antone Peterson

William Antone Peterson

Mar 10, 2019

William Peterson (also know as Bill or Pete) went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019, after battling with health issues. Born in 1931 to Ruth and Antone Peterson, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Peterson; and his son, Robert W. Peterson. William graduated from Central High school in South Bend in 1951. He...

Irene  R. Mcgann

Irene R. Mcgann

Mar 9, 2019

Irene Ruth McGann went to the Lord after 89 wonderful years on this earth. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on October 22, 1929 to the late Martin J. and Margaret (Weinkauf) Boehnlein. On June 24th, 1950, she married the love of her life, Donald “Bud”McGann. They were married for 64 years and produced an amazing family together. He preceded...

Muriel Hurwich

Muriel Hurwich

Feb 26, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Muriel Hurwich, 95, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday February 26, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1924 to Julius and Henrietta Wien, in Chicago, Illinois. On March 4, 1955 she married Jack Hurwich, who preceded her in death, in 1993. Muriel is survived by her three children: Daryl (Robert) Nelkin, Maurice (Candace) Hurwich and Thomas...

Muriel Hurwich

Muriel Hurwich

Feb 25, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Muriel Hurwich, 95, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday February 26, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1924 to Julius and Henrietta Wien, in Chicago, Illinois. On March 4, 1955 she married Jack Hurwich, who preceded her in death, in 1993. Muriel is survived by her three children: Daryl (Robert) Nelkin, Maurice (Candace) Hurwich and Thomas...

Susan  H. Saunders

Susan H. Saunders

Feb 23, 2019

SOUTH BEND — Susan Harriette Saunders, 69, passed away Saturday at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in South Bend, IN on Jan. 16, 1950 to the late Donald and Lenora (Presnell) Clark. Susan is survived by her husband, David Saunders Sr.; children, Tonia Nichols, Tracy Nichols, Stacy (Tina) Metz, Tammy (Mark) Long, Trisha Metz; and three...

Donna  June Bruckner

Donna June Bruckner

Feb 17, 2019

Donna June Bruckner was born on an army base in Pirmasens, Germany to her parents Dean and Deanna Bruckner. She was their third child and is survived by her brother, Darrell Bruckner; and sister, Charlene Matheny. As a girl, Donna moved several times with her family and lived in multiple states, frequently attending a new school which we believe helped...

Paul  R. Knevels

Paul R. Knevels

Feb 16, 2019

Knevels, Paul R., 65, of Granger , died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations/ Gatherings