Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

James  C. Purlee

James C. Purlee

Jun 22, 2019

Purlee, James C., 88, of Granger, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , Granger

Jack Katona

Jack Katona

Jun 19, 2019

GRANGER, IN – Jack Katona, 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Jack was born September 3, 1938, to the late Joseph E. Sr. and Esther Katona in South Bend. He is a graduate of Washington-Clay High School. Immediately following high school, he joined the Marine Corps where he...

Thomas  P. Muha

Thomas P. Muha

Jun 13, 2019

Muha, Thomas P., 65, of Elkhart, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Theresa  Julia Brazinsky

Theresa Julia Brazinsky

Jun 13, 2019

Theresa Julia Brazinsky, 83, passed away at home with her children at her side on June 13, 2019. Theresa was born on November 8, 1935 in Chicago, IL, to the late Michael Maciejewski and Wanda (Radwanski) VanCamp.Theresa is survived by her six children: David (Heike) Brazinsky, Scott (Kari) Brazinsky, James Brazinsky, Paul (Cheryl) Brazinsky, Danielle (Mitch) Goss, and Mary Brazinsky;...

Bruce Topping

Bruce Topping

Jun 11, 2019

Topping, Bruce, 63, of South Bend, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend

Gail  Huddleston Dittrich

Gail Huddleston Dittrich

Jun 8, 2019

Gail Huddleston Dittrich, 80, passed away peacefully June 8, 2019. Born October 11, 1938 in Chesapeake, WV, she was the daughter of the late Haynes and Helen (Hope) Huddleston. On February 24, 1962, Gail married the love of her life, Patrick Edwin Dittrich who survives her. A son, Eric, preceded her in death. Also left to cherish her memory are...

Diane Fitrakis

Diane Fitrakis

Jun 8, 2019

Diane Fitrakis, 73, passed away June 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Born February 6, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Mayo and Charlotte (Fry) Curtis. On March 10, 1980, Diane married John Russell Fitrakis. He survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are her four children: Daniel Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA, Kristin Kroh of...

Carolyn Sue “Kyleen” Woodyard

Carolyn Sue “Kyleen” Woodyard

Jun 7, 2019

Carolyn Sue “Kyleen” Woodyard, 82, passed away unexpectedly, in a car accident, on Friday, June 7, 2019. Carolyn was born on February 2, 1937, in Beckley, WV, to the late Kyle Napoleon and Nora Ida (Sperrow) Fink. Her sister, Ana Mae Reid, also preceded her in death. On August 24, 1955, Kyleen married the love of her life, Walter “Randy”...

Muriel  S. Katz

Muriel S. Katz

Jun 5, 2019

Muriel S. Rubin Katz, 96, passed away peacefully June 5, 2019. Born October 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Oppenheim) Cohen. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Art Rubin in 1980; second husband, Abe Katz in 2004; third husband, Aaron Katz; and his son, Steve Katz, both in 2012. Left...

Janet D. Gillis Radzikowski

Janet D. Gillis Radzikowski

Jun 1, 2019

SOUTH BEND — Janet Deanne (Gillis) Radzikowski, 51, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Saturday June 1, 2019.Janet was born to the late John Delbert Sr. and Penelope May (Roorda) Gillis on March 12, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana.Janet is survived by her husband, David Lee Radzikowski of South Bend. They were married for 22 years....

Gail Christine “Tina” Putman

Gail Christine “Tina” Putman

May 31, 2019

Gail Christine “Tina” Putman, 71, a lifelong resident of Mishawaka, IN, passed way Friday, May 31, 2019, after a sudden illness. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, and a retired school bus driver for Elkhart Community Schools. An avid history buff and true patriot, she enjoyed visiting historically-significant places such as Washington DC and Gettysburg, PA, and watch...

Karen Marie Jacobs Taylor

Karen Marie Jacobs Taylor

May 31, 2019

Karen Marie Jacobs Taylor, 64, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, on May 31, 2019. Born January 21, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Eddy) Jacobs, and Step-Daughter of Donald “Gene” Ralstin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roger Jacobs; and step-sister, Judy Vavul. Left to cherish her memory are her children:...

Yvonne Reppert

Yvonne Reppert

May 30, 2019

Reppert, Yvonne , 80, of South Bend, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Alex Kocsis

Alex Kocsis

May 30, 2019

To paraphrase the words of Yeboah,A hero takes steps with the vision of bringing what is beyond the eyes of mere men into reality.A hero opens doors for the eyes of mere men in order to see things inside closed doors and ponder, learn lessons and think differently.A hero faces challenges in an overcoming manner with a certain charisma that...

Cheryl  Francine Dittmer

Cheryl Francine Dittmer

May 29, 2019

CASSOPOLIS, MI — Mrs. Cheryl Francine Dittmer, 68, of Sail Bay Drive, Cassopolis, MI passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Cheryl was born January 16, 1951 to Joseph and Amaryllis Jean (Malchow) Tagliaferri in Mishawaka, IN, both of whom preceded her in death. Cheryl was the eldest of seven Tagliaferri children: Lisa (Brian)...

Eileen  J. Bateman

Eileen J. Bateman

May 28, 2019

Eileen J. Bateman, 79, passed away peacefully May 28, 2019. Born August 18, 1939 in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Ruth Jennings Bateman. Left to cherish her memory are: brothers, Dr. Kenneth,Jr. wife Dianne, and Edwin Bateman; nieces, Dawn Bateman and Christina Dauphanis; nephews, Keith, wife Beverly, and Randy Bateman; and Jackie Lowrance,...

Sharol  A. Vohs

Sharol A. Vohs

May 21, 2019

Sharol A. Vohs, 78, passed away peacefully May 21, 2019. She was born October 22, 1940 to the late Don and Lucille (Kinyon) Bowers. On May 30, 1959, Sharol married the love of her life, Gary August Vohs. Gary preceded her passing in 2016. To their union, they were blessed with three sons: Darren (Donna) of South Bend, IN, Doug...

Jack Hodge

Jack Hodge

May 20, 2019

Hodge, Jack, 83, of South Bend, died Monday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend

Mary  June Schoonover

Mary June Schoonover

May 19, 2019

Mary June Schoonover was born June 1, 1925, to Everett and Lilly Sweet in Washington, Ind. June graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1943 and married John L. “Jack” Schoonover on August 2, 1954 in Hammond, Ind. She is preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Betty Leighty. Survivors include John E. (Ruth) Schoonover of LaGrange, Ind;...

Charles Bunch

Charles Bunch

May 18, 2019

Bunch, Charles, 65, of Mishawaka, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funeral Home , South Bend