Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Roland  Franklin Hardy

Roland Franklin Hardy

Aug 24, 2019

South Bend-Roland F. Hardy, 73, passed away August 24, 2019 surrounded by his Wife and Family, after a courageous fight with cancer.Born December 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Roland and Florence (Glover) Hardy. His sister, Jeanette Hardy, also preceded him in death.On November 15, 1997, Roland married the love of his life, Deborah Jean Haas. She...

Ellen  Louise Berkey

Ellen Louise Berkey

Aug 21, 2019

Ellen Louise (Pennycuff) Berkey, 86, went to be with our Lord on August 21, 2019. Ellen was one of 6 children born to the late Walter and Thelma (Weaver) Pennycuff, on January 11, 1933. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Fonda (Mike) Ford, Melody (Tom) VanZant, and Thelma (Brian) Schrader; and son, Trev Berkey; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceding...

Eli  I. Berry

Eli I. Berry

Aug 20, 2019

Eli Isaac Berry, 35, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 20, 2019. He was born in Ft. Campbell, TN, to Terry and Leanna Berry on May 11, 1984. Eli was a devoted father and husband. He had a great personality, was quick witted, and enjoyed playing pranks. He loved camping, being outside, and staying active with his family....

Alan  Patrick Paul

Alan Patrick Paul

Aug 18, 2019

Alan P. Paul, 64, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born on Christmas Eve 1954, in South Bend, to the late Bob Sr. and Nina Edna (Berkley) Paul. Surviving Alan are his wife, Patricia Ann (Kolar) Paul; children: Alan Paul Jr., Christina Paul (David), and Andrew Paul; step-son, Sean Ransome; siblings: Yvonne Freel, Sherry Duty, Bob Jr. (Tina)...

Jeanne Leach

Jeanne Leach

Aug 17, 2019

Leach, Jeanne, 95, of Stevensville MI, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Roxie  Marlene Cox

Roxie Marlene Cox

Aug 17, 2019

SOUTH BEND-Roxie M. Cox, 77, passed away peacefully August 17, 2019 after an extended illness.Born May 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Verdenia Holley.Left to cherish her memory are three children: Roxanne (Tony) Molica of Niles, MI, Larry Miner, Jr. of South Bend, and Phillip Miner of Granger; five grandchildren, Natasha Peters, Kyle and Amber...

Mary Schieber

Mary Schieber

Aug 13, 2019

Schieber, Mary, 82, of Jones, MI, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Helene Herson

Helene Herson

Aug 11, 2019

Chicago, formerly of South Bend-Helene Herson, 98, passed away peacefully August 11, 2019.She was born September 18, 1920 in Paris, France, to the late Charles and Estelle (Poznansky)) Caplan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julian Herson in 2001.Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Mark Friedman of Kingston, NY and Lance Friedman of Chicago, IL.Helene...

Rachael  Ann Bodnar

Rachael Ann Bodnar

Aug 8, 2019

Rachael Ann Bodnar, 26, passed away with loved ones near her, on August 8, 2019, after a courageous battle with a rare form of leukemia. Born April 29, 1993, she was the daughter of David Bodnar and Theresa (Pola) Bodnar. Left to cherish her memory are: her parents, Theresa of South Bend and David of Tinley Park, IL; her 15-month...

Carol  June Creasser

Carol June Creasser

Aug 3, 2019

Carol June Creasser, was born October 7, 1946, to the late Margaret E. and Frank Schilling. She passed away after a brief illness, at the age of 72, on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in South Bend, IN. Carol June was the loving wife of Dr. Charles W. Creasser for over 50 years. They were lifelong partners in everything they did,...

Alex  A. Horvath

Alex A. Horvath

Aug 1, 2019

A Mass of Christian burial for Alex, will be held at St. Pius X, Granger, at 10:30 am., on Wed., Aug. 7, with visitation at 9:30 am. Burial will immediately follow.

Maggie Robinson

Maggie Robinson

Jul 28, 2019

Margaret Ann Robinson, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Margaret was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 24, 1928, to the late Frank and Anna (Bosanek) Cherek. Maggie, as her friends and family knew her, is survived by her 4 children, James E. (Edie) Robinson III, Katherine Robinson, Steve (Randi) Robinson, and...

Kevin Burnett

Kevin Burnett

Jul 20, 2019

Burnett, Kevin , 67, of Mishawaka , died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations/ Gatherings

Ricklef Ethan “Rick” Barrett

Ricklef Ethan “Rick” Barrett

Jul 15, 2019

Ricklef E. “Rick” Barrett, 72, passed away July 15, 2019, after a courageous, 11 year battle with multiple myeloma. Born June 7, 1947, in Council Bluff, IA, Rick was the son of the late John Robert Barrett and Ethel Margaret (Nielson) Barrett. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and George Barrett; daughter, Lisa Barrett; sister, Kathy Armendariz;...

Rick Barrett

Rick Barrett

Jul 15, 2019

Barrett, Rick, 72, of Granger , died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations/ Gatherings , Granger

William Troup

William Troup

Jul 15, 2019

Troup, William, 62, of South Bend, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

John Charles “Chuck” Golba

John Charles “Chuck” Golba

Jul 13, 2019

John C. Golba, 87, passed away peacefully in his home July 13, 2019 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on November 19, 1931 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Frank and Mary (Stoops) Golba. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, David Gray. As a Mishawaka native, Chuck attended Mishawaka High School where he graduated with the...

Robert Mitzman

Robert Mitzman

Jul 13, 2019

Mitzman, Robert, 86, of South Bend, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

Douglas  Michael Peck

Douglas Michael Peck

Jul 12, 2019

Douglas Michael Peck, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital with his loving family by his side. Doug was born on July 4, 1985 in Aurora, IL to Richard and Diana Peck. Left to cherish Doug’s wonderful memory are his parents, Richard and Diana; brothers, Chad (Allyson), John (Maria); nephew, Collin; niece, Sophie; 8...