Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Patrick  J. Mcmahon

Patrick J. Mcmahon

Feb 15, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN – Patrick Joseph McMahon, 61, passed away surrounded by his family on February 15, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. to John and Angelina (Silvaggio) McMahon who both preceded him in death. The family moved to South Bend in 1969. Pat graduated from John Adams High School in 1975. He attended Purdue University and received a...

Ann  B. Puzzello

Ann B. Puzzello

Feb 14, 2019

Ann B. Puzzello, 77, of South Bend, died February 14th, 2019. She was born in Rockford, IL to William and Marjorie (Churchill) Baumgartner. Ann’s family moved to Niles, MI when she was young. She graduated in 1959 from Niles HS. Ann attended Illinois College, receiving her BA in elementary education, and IUSB for her Masters. In 1964, she married Giacomo...

Denis  A. Glick

Denis A. Glick

Feb 12, 2019

Denis Glick, passed away Feb. 12, 2019. Born March 1, 1944 in Cleveland to Morris and Dorothy (Phillips) Glé�ck. He’s survived by his loving wife, Patrice LeMaire; siblings, Robert and David Glé�ck and Bonnie Kernes; daughter Tania Pollack and her 5 children. Denis practiced law in L.A. for many years. In the 1980’s he moved to the Mexican jungle and...

John  Delbert Sult,  Jr.

John Delbert Sult, Jr.

Feb 11, 2019

John Delbert Sult, Jr.,79, formerly of South Bend, passed away at his home peacefully Feb. 11, 2019. John was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Helen (Robinson) Sult; and his first wife, Lillian Sult. He is survived by his wife, Janet Fowler-Sult; three children: Dave (Debbie) of South Bend, John (Lisa) of Mill Creek, and Debbie Vaske...

Bobbie  Jean Dixon

Bobbie Jean Dixon

Feb 6, 2019

Bobbie Jean Dixon, 46, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wed., February 6th. She was born to the late Robert and Betty Dixon in South Bend, Indiana, on September 10, 1972.Bobbie will be greatly missed by her daughter, Kelsey Dixon; grandson, Carter Vandall and due soon, Ronan Vandall; brother, Dennis (Jackie); sisters, Jodi (Mike); Pamela and...

Jeanette  H. Smith

Jeanette H. Smith

Feb 5, 2019

MISHAWAKA, IN – Jeanette Helen Smith, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, with her family by her side. She was born June 30, 1918 in Detroit, MI, to the late Aldric Ouellette and Ella Ashton. Jeanette is survived by her son, Gary Sr. (Laura) Smith, of Granger, IN.Jeanette was a loving and caring grandmother to three grandchildren, Michelle (Adam) Waite, of...

Jeanette Smith

Jeanette Smith

Feb 5, 2019

Smith, Jeanette, 100, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Robert  Joseph Wilson

Robert Joseph Wilson

Feb 4, 2019

SOUTH BEND — Robert Joseph Wilson, 89, formerly of Manistee, MI, Lima and Delphos, Ohio passed away February 4, 2019 in South Bend, IN. Born in Findlay, Ohio to Burgan and Marie Wilson, Robert, attended Delphos St. John’s High School prior to proudly serving in the US Navy from 1948-1952, which included the Korean Conflict, and he was honorably discharged....

Frank Held

Frank Held

Feb 4, 2019

Frank Held, 69, passed away February 4. His father, Ted; and wife, Frances Held preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are: his son, Steven (Anne) Held; and mother, Cecilia Held, both of South Bend; siblings: Pat (Dave) Cossman and Scott (Rich) Held and three grandchildren: Clayton, Kennedie and Alexis, who were his world. He will be greatly...

Doris  M. Sciba

Doris M. Sciba

Feb 2, 2019

Doris Marie Sciba, 91 of South Bend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019. She was the 12th of 13 children, to the late Joseph and Frances (Veri) Cherrone. Her son, Rick Sciba preceded her in death in 2011. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Terrie Ann Seago of Mishawaka, IN and Debbie (Mark) VanDerKlok of South Bend...

Jean Mercedes Day Hauflaire

Jean Mercedes Day Hauflaire

Feb 1, 2019

SOUTH BEND — Jean Mercedes Day was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 7, 1927 to Eugene and Barbara Day, their only child. Jean grew up blocks from the 76th Street beach on Lake Michigan, and from an early age, had a love for the water. Jean and her girlfriends spent their summers at the beach. In the evenings, they...

Clarice  Julia Curran

Clarice Julia Curran

Feb 1, 2019

Clarice Julia Curran, 90, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on February 1, 2019. Born September 28, 1928 in South Bend, IN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Erdos) Sary. Clarice was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law, Irene and Joseph Emery of Pittsburgh, PA; and...

Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Lee

Feb 1, 2019

Lee, Dorothy , 83, of Granger, died Friday; McGann Hay, Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Dennis  M. Batten

Dennis M. Batten

Jan 31, 2019

Dennis Michael Batten, 71, passed away January 31, 2019. He was born September 26, 1947 to the late Vernon and Esther (Kreps) Batten. He is survived by two siblings: Cheryl (Chris) McCarthy of South Bend and Terry (Marcia) Batten of Niles; and many loving nieces and nephews. Dennis was loving and kind to everyone he met and had a gift...

Warren Pepperdine

Warren Pepperdine

Jan 30, 2019

Pepperdine, Warren , 87, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Dr. Max E. Helman, Do

Dr. Max E. Helman, Do

Jan 30, 2019

GRANGER – Max E. Helman, DO, FACOFP distinguished, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, on Wednesday January 30, 2019. Dr. Helman was born on September 22, 1935, in Huntington, New York, to the late Max and Rose (Boccia) Helman. Dr. Helman married his wife Sharon Wozny on December 1, 1982. For forty years they shared a...

Mary  Alice Kroll

Mary Alice Kroll

Jan 26, 2019

Kroll, Mary Alice, 73, of NILES, died Saturday; McGann Hay’s American Cremation Society , South Bend

Mary  Alice (Byers)  Kroll

Mary Alice (Byers) Kroll

Jan 26, 2019

BERRIEN SPRINGS –Mary Alice (Byers) Kroll closed her eyes and went to sleep peacefully at Chalet home in Niles Michigan January 26, 2019. She was able to say goodbye to family members who visited during the last month. Mary was born Nov. 26, 1946 the fourth of five children born to Lowell and Willie Kate Byers in Noblesville Indiana. Mary...

Dr. Gene Jerome Schirmer

Dr. Gene Jerome Schirmer

Jan 25, 2019

Schirmer, Dr. Gene Jerome, 85, of GRANGER, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel

Troy  L. Stalvey,  Sr.

Troy L. Stalvey, Sr.

Jan 24, 2019

ELKHART — Troy passed away on January 24, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. He lived a long and productive life. Troy was born on October 20, 1939 to William and Louise Stalvey in Vero Beach, Florida. On June 12, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janet Gergely. They enjoyed 59 years together and raised four wonderful children:...