Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Craig  M. Holcomb

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

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

Debra Therese Ornat

Sep 30, 2019

Ornat, Debra Therese, 65, of Mishawaka, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

Kathy  Lynn Heller

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...