South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Mar 13, 2018

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

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....

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,...

Mar 6, 2018

Helen Louise Richards, 93, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018 in Granger, Indiana. She was born in Peru, Indiana to Arna and Georgia Callahan, January 2, 1925. It was there in Peru, where she met the love of her life, Donald, who preceded her in death. Also preceding Helen in death, was her daughter, Sherry. Left to cherish her...

Mar 4, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

Born August 16, 1935 in Racine, WI, he was the son of the late Ellsworth R. and Bertha (Rykowski) Sawyer. On July 16, 1960, Tom married the love of his life, Jo Ann (Jenson) Sawyer. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jennifer E. Sawyer of Carmel, IN, and two grandchildren, Adam and Jude Byrne....

Mar 3, 2018

Dale Riley 64, passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 at South Bend Hospice House. Dale was a long time vendor and concessionaire and former owner of Michiana Gourmet Foods. He is survived by his wife, Kim; son, Christopher Riley; daughter, Cory Smith; and four grandchildren: Gauge Riley, Mason Riley, Braydon Bare, and Gabrielle Bare. A celebration of life will be...

Mar 2, 2018

PLYMOUTH- Allison Virginia Owens, 22, passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2018.Born February 12, 1996, she was the daughter of Jeral Erwin Owens, Jr. and Kelly Jean (Harness) Owens. Her father preceded her in death. Her maternal grandparents, Dale Harness and Janice LaBere, also preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory are: two young sons, Shawn and Chase McClain; her...

Feb 28, 2018

Stephen Elek, Jr., 84, passed away February 28 in Memorial Hospital from complications following a recent fall. Visitation will be Friday, March 2 from 4-7pm at the McGann Hay University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd., near Ironwood with a Parish, K of C 3rd & 4th Degree combined Holy Rosary being prayed at 4pm in the funeral home. The Mass...

Feb 26, 2018

Mark R. Smith, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2018. Born in South Bend on June 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert Earl and Catherine (Toepp) Smith. His wife, Raylena Smith; and uncle, John B. Toepp, also preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Josie (Adam) Rhodes of Mishawaka and Heather...

Feb 24, 2018

Mary Ellen Konieczny, 58, of South Bend, Indiana and Chicago, passed into eternal life, surrounded by family and friends, on Saturday Feb 24th after a sudden relapse of cancer. She was born to John and Florence Konieczny on November 19, 1959 in Buffalo, New York. The oldest of three children, she is survived by her mother, brothers Paul and Mark,...

Feb 22, 2018

SOUTH BEND- David K. Trobaugh, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2018.Born January 24, 1953, he was the son of the late David and Margie (Allen) Trobaugh.On January 23, 1993, David married Linda (Cooper) Trobaugh who was his best friend and caregiver to the very end. He is also survived by a son, Chad D....

Feb 12, 2018

Melvin H. Sandock, 96, passed away in his home February 12, 2018.He was born in South Bend, IN to the late Sol and Mollie (Franklin) Sandock on April 2, 1921.On January 20, 1946, he married Betty J. Katzenberg in Chicago and they lived their entire married life in the South Bend area. For over 30 years, they spent winters in...

Feb 12, 2018

Our hearts ache and we are shedding what will be never ending tears as we have lost one of the most important part of our lives today, Our sister, our niece, our Aunt and a mother to her 4 legged children was unexpectedly taken from us today, in her home in South bend IN. Though we have no explanation why...