Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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

Charles “Charlie” Leroy Bunch

Charles “Charlie” Leroy Bunch

May 18, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Leroy Bunch, 65, Mishawaka, IN, passed away at home in his wife’s arms on May 18th, 2019. Charlie was born to the late Charles G. and Sue (Simmons) Bunch in South Bend, IN on June 20, 1953.He married Rebecca Zoss, on April 1, 2000. They were married for 19 wonderful years although they were together for 26 years.Charlie...

Alice  “Jane” Parker

Alice “Jane” Parker

May 17, 2019

South Bend – Jane Parker, 72 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 17th. Jane was born in Chelsea, MI, on January 4, 1947, to the late Thomas Moore and Alice (Foster) Moore. She is survived by her two sons, Patrick (Denise) Parker of Granger; Mike (Toni) Parker of Shipshewana, IN; Daughter, Marcy (Bob) Nekvasil of South Bend, IN,...

Thomas Letherman

Thomas Letherman

May 15, 2019

Thomas Scott Letherman, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Thomas was born on April 19, 1959 to Gary and Meriem Letherman. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1977 where he played hockey, football and baseball. Tom was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Thomas was employed...

Walter  “Wally” Horak

Walter “Wally” Horak

May 15, 2019

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 25th from 12 – 3PM for Wally, and his wife, Annette, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2018. Please come share memories at their home on Barron Lake. For more information, contact McGann Hay 574.232.1411.

Wilton  Wood Wyman,  Jr.

Wilton Wood Wyman, Jr.

May 14, 2019

Wilton Wood “Bill” Wyman, Jr. 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 surrounded by family in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine Florence (Wrobeleski) Wyman and Wilton Wood Wyman, Sr. He is survived by his sisters, Diane Ray of Dodgeville, WI, Cindi Chester of Grand Rapids, MI, and...

Martha Wielgos-Swigart

Martha Wielgos-Swigart

May 9, 2019

Martha Wielgos-Swigart, 97, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on May 9, 2019 after a courageous bout with cancer while residing at North Woods Village Memory Care. She was born in the Borough of Braddock, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1921, the daughter of the late Telesfor Czerniak and Kazmiera Siwinska Czerniak. In relocation to South Bend, she was most proud...

Marilyn Woodworth

Marilyn Woodworth

May 9, 2019

Three Rivers, MI — Marilyn Louise (Smith) Woodworth, 88, passed away on May 9, after an eight month courageous fight with Melanoma Cancer. She was born June 10, 1930, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Lawrence E. and Margaret (Barber) Smith, Sr. Marilyn grew up on Corey Lake during her summers, while her Dad commuted from Cleveland, OH on weekends....

Cheryl Albaugh

Cheryl Albaugh

May 7, 2019

Cheryl Ann Albaugh, 66, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1953 in South Bend, IN to the late Joseph Albert and Alice (Forsythe) Dorsch. Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Chuck; daughters, Stacey (Jeff) Lindsley and Katy (Matt Woods) Albaugh;...

Suzanne  J Rose

Suzanne J Rose

May 4, 2019

Suzanne J Rose, 95, passed away on May 4th, at the Center for Hospice Care. She was born September 30, 1923, in Decatur, IL. to the late Frank and Hazel Allen. Suzanne was married to Albert Rose, who preceded her in death in May 2006. Also preceding her was, her son, Michael Holmes (killed in Vietnam 1967); a granddaughter, Heather;...

Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore

Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore

May 3, 2019

SOUTH BEND – Catherine “Kitty” Lou Moore, 92, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Catherine was born to the late Ervin and Louie (Spencer) Myer, in Fleming, Ohio, on July 25, 1926. She was the youngest of fourteen children. Catherine graduated from Belpre High School in 1944, and then from Martz School of Cosmetology in Huntington, WV, in 1945....

Kathleen  D. Muller-Johnson

Kathleen D. Muller-Johnson

Apr 27, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Kathleen D. Muller-Johnson, 60, succumbed to a long bout of cancer on April 27, 2019. She was born December 5, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota and adopted by Norm and May (O’Hara) Muller in May 1960. She is survived by her parents, Norm and Mary Muller; sister, Karen (Timothy O’Malley) Muller; sisters-in-law, Patty (Bill) Myers and Deanna Overmyer;...

Rita  Ann Finley

Rita Ann Finley

Apr 27, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN – Rita Ann Finley, 82, a life-long resident of South Bend, died Saturday, at Memorial Hospital after surgery complications. Rita, daughter of the late Stanley F. and Irene A. (Spychalski) Jozwiak, was born on July 25, 1936. She is preceded in death by two spouses, Robert Jones and William Finley; brother, Arthur; sister, Christine Scott; and son,...

Benjamin Haut

Benjamin Haut

Apr 27, 2019

Benjamin D. Haut, 61, Beloved Son, Father, Uncle and Brother, passed away Saturday, April 27, at his home in Bass Lake.Ben is survived by his mother, Gael Stinaeur Plese; two brothers, Steve (Annette) Haut and Jack Haut; two sons, Benjamin D. Haut, and Joseph T. Bihlmayer; nieces,Amanda (Adam) Combs, and Cherie Haut; nephews,Steven Haut, Stephen Haut Kaminiski, Jack (Kristen) Kaminski,...