Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Irene  R. Mcgann

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

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

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

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

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

Paul R. Knevels

Feb 16, 2019

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

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...