South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Gertrude "Gert" Zavatsky 92, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Eastlake Nursing Home, Elkhart. Gert was born March 29, 1925 in South Bend to the late Ben and Anna (Hoffman) Kornfeld. On January 17, 1943 she married the love of her life, Harry Zavatsky, who passed away on January 6, 2016. Gert graduated from South Bend Central High School. She...

Oct 29, 2017

Ernestine "Kelley" (Denby) Kelsey, 88, of South Bend, IN, died on October 29, 2017, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Sharmon Michele Riske; four granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; and two great-grandsons, all of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Kelsey. Kelley was an early advocate of environmentalism and recycling; and had been, for many...

Oct 28, 2017

Robert (Boghdan) Momotiuk of Mishawaka died Saturday October 28, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. He departed this world leaving the gift of pure and everlasting love. His strength and perseverance through death brought peace to him and his family.Robert had a passion for life, and taught his children to be true to themselves, live life to the...

Oct 28, 2017

SOUTH BEND-Eileen Yvonne Slein, 87, passed away on October 28, 2017. Her Life ended in the same manner in which she lived, with quiet dignity, grace and few complaints. Eileen was her families’ North Star providing an ultimate source of guidance and advice. She was born April 20, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Mildred (Rosenberg) Gross....

Oct 27, 2017

Michael Ball passed away October 27, 2017. He was born to Linda Ball. He was part of the LOGAN PSB family and a dear friend to many at LOGAN and Benchmark. We’ll miss his kind gentle spirit, and contagious smile. Memorial services will be held at a later date.To send condolences to the family, please visit: www.McGannHay.com

Oct 27, 2017

Dorothy Helen Fancher, 90, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away on October 27, 2017 surrounded by love. Helen was born on June 18, 1927 to Wayne and Dorothy (Kelligar) Logue in Pana, Illinois. She grew up in a large family that she dearly loved. Helen worked for the Illinois Central Railroad, where she met the love of her life. On April...

Oct 26, 2017

Donald "Donny" Fred Daly, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Don was born on March 2nd, 1952 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Richard and Norma (Vanator) Daly. His father and sister, Shirley Jay, predeceased him. On September 15, 1984 in Mishawaka he married the love of his life, the former Charmayne...

Oct 17, 2017

Dale Francis Fancher Sr., 90, of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away surrounded by love on October 17, 2017. Dale was born on March 25, 1927 to John and Sarah (Lake) Fancher in Gilman, Illinois. He grew up in a loving home with his parents; brothers, Bill and Charlie; sisters, Mary, Ellen and Joyce; his nephew, Jackie Ray; and niece, Sarah (Janie)...

Oct 13, 2017

Hardesty, Michele S., 59, of Mishawaka, died Friday; McGann Hay Morning Star Funerals & Cremations , South BendTo send condolences to the family please visit: www.McGannHay.com

Oct 13, 2017

Oct 7, 2017

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Swain, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend, IN, where she had been a resident. She was born on May 18, 1927 in South Bend, IN. to Clement and Katherine Cressy. Peggy was married to Paul Swain from 1950 until his passing in 1980. They had four children, Patrick,...

Oct 6, 2017

Mildred (Flynn) Powell passed away peacefully October 6, 2017. She was born to Walter and Katherine (Kirby) Flynn in Slater, Missouri. She attended local schools and the University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri, where she obtained a B.S. in Public Administration. It was also at the University that she met a fellow student Vivian Powell, who was to become her...

Oct 5, 2017

Debra Lynn Whitaker moved to God's heavenly care as the Harvest Moon rose, October 5, 2017 with her family at her bedside. She fought a hard, two year battle with Lymphoma. Deb was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 17, 1957 to Barbara and Gerald Whipple of Mattawan, MI, who survive. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Tom...

Oct 3, 2017

Bettie E. Bumbarger, 88, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully October 3, 2017, where she was residing to be closer to her daughter. Born June 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Waldemar Larson and Carolina Mast. On June 21, 1952, Bettie married the love of her life, Robert J. Bumbarger. He preceded her in death. She...

Oct 3, 2017

Dr. Thomas J. Mango, II, MD, 52, died peacefully and unexpectedly in his Granger home on October 3, 2017, of natural causes. He was born August 30, 1965 to Thomas and Anna (Lashuk) Mango. His father preceded him in death. Tom is survived by his wife, Kim Mango (Sanders), and their two children, Thomas James III, "TJ" (age 9) and...

Oct 2, 2017

SOUTH BEND-Beatrice C. Hardman, 96, passed away peacefully October 2, 2017. She was born January 19, 1921 to the late James and Reva (Atkinson) Sayler.On October 28, 1940, Beatrice married the love of her life, Clyde Edwin Hardman. He preceded her in death July 20, 1996. To their union, they were blessed with two children, Carol (Joe) Raymond of South...

Oct 2, 2017

Leah Coffman Silver died at home in South Bend on Monday morning. She was born in South Bend to Sam and Olia Coffman. She graduated from Riley High School, earned her bachelor's degree in three years from Indiana University-Bloomington, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and majored in French and English. Subsequently, she graduated with a Master of...

Sep 29, 2017

Cheryl Lynn Schwartz, 69, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017. She was born at Clarkston Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on December 16, 1947 to Benjamin and Rose L. Schwartz (Zubkoff). The family eventually move to South Bend, Indiana where she graduated from John Adams High in 1965. She first attended Indiana University but transferred in 1966 to St. Mary's...

Sep 28, 2017

Edward Charles Lower, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on September 28, 2017. He was born January 17, 1934 to the late Boyd "Pat" and Mary Jane (Fouts) Lower. His son, Patrick Lower; and siblings, Vera, Clyde, Danny, Lawrence, and Boyd, also preceded him in death. On October 31, 1952, Ed married Joan Miller. She survives. Also left to...

Sep 26, 2017

John William Mikalian, 47, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 26, 2017. He was born September 24, 1970 to Charles and Carol (Peterson) Mikalian. His father, Charles; uncle, John Peterson; and sister-in-law, Mary Therese; preceded him in death. On July 29, 1995, John married the love of his life, and his best friend, Susan Michele Nichols, who survives....