Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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
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
Apr 4, 2019
Frank, Megan , 31, of Granger, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Samieula Lotaki
Apr 3, 2019
Lotaki, Samieula, 59, of South Bend, IN, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 16, 2019
Knevels, Paul R., 65, of Granger , died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations/ Gatherings
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