Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Ronald  “Lee” Holland

Ronald “Lee” Holland

May 1, 2018

NILES –Ronald “Lee” Holland, 79, of Niles, MI, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1938 in South Bend to the late Ronald Holland and Katherine (Walsh) Dickson. He was also preceded in death by his brother James C.(Darlene) Holland. On February 6, 1960, Lee eloped with the love of his...

Shirley  Ann King

Shirley Ann King

Apr 27, 2018

Shirley A. King, 78, passed away Friday in South Bend. She was born January 28, 1940, in New Carlisle, IN to the late Charley and Estella Sarber. Shirley worked at Kocieski for many years and eventually retired from Miracle Ear in South Bend. She also worked at Dainty Maid, where she was able to show off her talent in baking...

Dennis  Vanden Bossche

Dennis Vanden Bossche

Apr 27, 2018

Vanden Bossche, Dennis, 67, of Mishawaka, died Friday; McGann Hay’s American Cremation Society , South Bend

Robin  Kay Lisnov

Robin Kay Lisnov

Apr 26, 2018

ELKHART-Robin Kay Lisnov, 67, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully April 26, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born April 18, 1951, in La Porte, IN to Cy Lisnov and Barbara Jean (Browning) Scavo. Her mother preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Barbara Trumfio Pippin of Florida, Rick Lisnov of South Bend, Lisa...

Charles  H. Willis

Charles H. Willis

Apr 12, 2018

SOUTH BEND — Charles Harlen Willis, 85, passed away peacefully at 1:45am in his home in South Bend on April 12, 2018. He was born May 4, 1932 to the late Joseph and Irene Willis in Clinton, IN. On June 29, 1957 in South Bend he married the love of his life Ramona Wainscott, she passed away in March of...

Kimberly  P. Kemper

Kimberly P. Kemper

Apr 12, 2018

Kimberly Patricia Kemper, 51, of Mishawaka passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, on April 12, 2018. Living her last 20 years in St. Joseph County IN, Kim loved reading and being outside, walking through parks and discovering all she could about nature. She loved her grand children and looked forward to moving closer to them in the...

Paul  John Delee

Paul John Delee

Apr 8, 2018

MISHAWAKA, IN – Paul John DeLee, 50, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes. Paul was born in Rock Island, IL to John and Gwenyth (Hill) DeLee of Mishawaka, IN, who will cherish the memory of their dear son. Also cherishing the memory of their father are his daughters, the loves of his life, Rachel Kay DeLee, in college...

Jerry  W. Gibson

Jerry W. Gibson

Apr 7, 2018

Jerry W. Gibson, 71, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep April 7, 2018.Jerry was born in Elkhart, IN on November 21, 1946, to the late James B. and Mary Jane (Bumpus) Gibson.On June 18, 1966, Jerry married his soulmate, Linda Lee (Howe) Gibson. Jerry and Linda were married three weeks shy of 51 years when Linda died unexpectedly May 29,...

Dawn Bilik

Dawn Bilik

Apr 6, 2018

Bilik, Dawn, 83, of Granger, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gathering , Granger

Elizabeth O’Connor

Elizabeth O’Connor

Apr 6, 2018

Elizabeth O’Connor, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully. Loving mother of Neil (Ellen) Cossman, Judith (Richard) Herbstman, Gayle (Neil Douglas) Cossman, the late Diane Sager, and her former spouse Stephen Sager. Devoted grandmother of Lisa Ignasiak, Laurie Pearce, Gregory (Nadia) Sager, Eric (Anna Rienhardt) Sager, Matthew Cossman, and Michael (Theresa) Cossman. Adored by 17 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was sister to the late...

Barbara Kyler

Barbara Kyler

Apr 6, 2018

EDWARDSBURG – Barbara Jean (Ernsting) Kyler, 88, passed away peacefully in her home with her loved ones closeby.Barbara was born in Indianapolis on July 19, 1929, to the late William Henry Ernsting and Julietta (Gally) Ponder. Also in Indianapolis, on June 6, 1950, she married Rudolph Harry Kyler, Jr.; he passed away December 16, 2002. Barbara talked her father into...

William  E. Hock

William E. Hock

Mar 28, 2018

William “Bill” Hock, 85, died peacefully March 28, 2018. William was born August 26, 1932 to the late Ernest and Anna (Pekofske) Hock. On October 10, 1953, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Bernadette Heinerich. They had over 60 wonderful years of marriage. She survives him. Bill will also be greatly missed by his son, Daniel (Shannon Hiatt) Hock of...

Louise  F. Rucano

Louise F. Rucano

Mar 28, 2018

Louise Frieda (Steenbeke) Rucano, 89 answered God’s call to heaven at the Hearth at Juday Creek on Wednesday, at 6:50 am. Louise was born in South Bend to the late Julius and Marie (DeFreeuw) Steenbeke on February 7, 1929. On September 28, 1946, in South Bend’s Sacred Heart Belgian Catholic Church, she married the love of her life John Rucano,...

Sandra  Lee Mcauliffe

Sandra Lee Mcauliffe

Mar 25, 2018

Sandi, 74, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Survivors include daughter, Amy (Gregg) Cooper; three granddaughters, Morgan, Shannan and Danica Cooper; son, Matthew McAuliffe; siblings, Donna Rollins and William Smith; and many loving nieces and nephews. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. Per her request, cremation will take place with no services. A celebration of...

Katie  Lee Talbert

Katie Lee Talbert

Mar 25, 2018

Katie Lee Talbert, 90, died March 25, 2018. She was born February 2, 1928 in Keenes, IL to Lester Cornstubble and Elsie (Greenwalt) Smith.Left to cherish her memory are: John (Carol) Talbert of Mishawaka, IN, Scott (Janet) Talbert of Geff, IL, Tony (Louann) Talbert of Charlotte, NC; and her grandchildren: Kristina Talbert-Slagle, Michelle Mattucci, Jessica Smothers, Jason, Tara, and Bryce...

Stephanie Scharf

Stephanie Scharf

Mar 19, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Stephanie Scharf died in her home in Mishawaka on March 19, 2018 at the age of 67.Stephanie's family remembers her unconventional sense of humor, her boundless generosity, and her dedication to hospitality. She was a strong woman and encouraged her daughters to pursue their goals and dreams. Stephanie was an avid reader...

Gloria  Lynn (Goss)  Debuysser

Gloria Lynn (Goss) Debuysser

Mar 16, 2018

‘Hallelujah, she's home!' Gloria Lynn (Goss) DeBuysser, 76, returned to her Lord on March 16, 2018, after an extended illness. Faith, family and friends were the unwavering foundation of her life. Love, joy and laughter made her glow. A beloved wife to Robert; cherished mother of Sherri (McLochlin) McDonald and Mark and Connie McLochlin; and treasured ‘Grandma' of Christopher McDonald,...

John Mikulak

John Mikulak

Mar 13, 2018

Mikulak, John, 64, of San Francisco, CA, formerly South Bend, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

John  R. Laidlaw

John R. Laidlaw

Mar 11, 2018

John Robert Laidlaw, 70, went home to the Lord peacefully on March 11, 2018. He was born July 12, 1947, in Elkhart, IN to Frank and Dorothy (Harville) Laidlaw. John graduated from Elkhart High School June 3, 1965. On October 11, 1966, John was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with the 36th Signal Battalion on Fort Huachuca, Arizona....

Maria Price

Maria Price

Mar 9, 2018

Maria (Bozsanyi) Price, 82, passed away peacefully March 9, 2018. She was born January 15, 1936 in Debrecen, Hungary to the late Sandor and Yolanda (Szilagyi) Bozsanyi. After Word War II, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1951, at the age of 15. She was a devoted mother and a hard working woman. She retired from the former UniRoyal,...