Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Betty Joann Mccombs
Nov 29, 2017
Granger - Betty JoAnn McCombs 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 6:12am in her own home as she wished, with loved ones nearby. Betty was born on March 26, 1929 in Beloit, Kansas to the late Oscar Morris Merritt and Mina Dalphine (Gish) Merritt. On July 13, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas, she married the love of her...
Thaddeus M. Jones
Nov 22, 2017
Jones, Thaddeus M. , 78, of Bremen, died Wednesday; McGannHay.com, South Bend.
Dorothy Hillman
Nov 21, 2017
Hillman, Dorothy M., 92, of Bremen, died Saturday; McGann Hay’s, American Cremation Society , South Bend
Dennis J. Farrar
Nov 21, 2017
Dennis J. Farrar was born in South Bend on October 23, 1952 to Rosemary and Myron Farrar, and died on November 20, 2017 at Hospice House in South Bend. He is survived by his daughters, of whom he was extremely proud: Heather Ryan of St. Louis, Missouri; and Molly Farrar of South Bend; his two grandchildren, Patrick and Rose Ryan;...
Dennis J. Farrar
Nov 20, 2017
Dennis J. Farrar was born in South Bend on October 23, 1952 to Rosemary and Myron Farrar, and died on November 20, 2017 at Hospice House in South Bend. He is survived by his daughters, of whom he was extremely proud: Heather Ryan of St. Louis, Missouri; and Molly Farrar of South Bend; his two grandchildren, Patrick and Rose Ryan;...
Sara Bogan Brook
Nov 14, 2017
Sara Bogan Brook was born on November 19, 1916. She was almost 101 when she died November 14, 2017 at NorthWoods Village in Mishawaka, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Brook. Sara and Milt moved to South Bend from Chicago in 1947. They had the foresight to know that South Bend would be a great place...
David J. Karpinski
Nov 10, 2017
David John Karpinski, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after an extended illness. Dave was born to John Frank Karpinski, and Victoria Doris Szymczak on January 19, 1941 in Toledo Ohio. He married the love of his life Patricia Ann (Besase-Tarsha-Green) Karpinski on November 23, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a loving husband, dad,...
Ernest “Ernie” Zeller
Nov 10, 2017
Ernest "Ernie" Zeller , 83, passed away, unexpectedly, November 10, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Ernie was born in Germany on March 13, 1934, to Johann and Martha Zeller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Quido Zeller, his sister, Hilma Michael and his brother in law, Werner...
Sharon Lee York
Nov 9, 2017
Sharon Lee York, (a.k.a Mrs. Radzikowski), 73, of South Bend, Indiana entered into heaven on November 9th, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer. There will be a Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, November 18th at noon, visitation with the family will begin at 11:30am at First United Methodist Church, 201 East 3rd Street, Mishawaka, Indiana....
Dr.Ronald Eugene Grow, Do
Nov 7, 2017
Dr.Ronald Eugene Grow, DO, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on November 1, 1927 in Queen City, Missouri to Jenny Grow and Dr. Donald H. Grow. The family moved to Beloit, Wisconsin in 1934. Ronald graduated from Whitewater College in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He married Bonnie Marie Traxler of Whitewater in 1948 and...
James E. Kalka, Sr.
Nov 5, 2017
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Eva M. Rice
Nov 4, 2017
Eva M. Rice, age 91, of South Bend, IN and Destin, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday evening at Center for Hospice Care, South Bend, IN with family members present. She was born April 20, 1926 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Milford Youngs and Esther Youngs. Eva was one of four siblings including her much loved surviving sisters...
David R. Taulbee
Nov 3, 2017
Taulbee, David R, 56, of Rochester, died Wednesday; McGann Hay's American Cremation Society, South Bend.To send condolences to the family, please visit: www.McGannHay.com
Marylyn W. Barrett
Nov 3, 2017
NILES–Marylyn Elizabeth (Wensloff) Barrett, 86, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, November 3rd at 6:35am. She was married on February 17, 1950 in Hastings, MI to the love of her life Edward L. Barrett who survives of Niles. Also left to cherish her memory are three loving children, two sons: Steven L. (Sherry) Barrett of Port Saint Lucie, FL,...
Gertrude Zavatsky
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...
Ernestine “Kelley” Kelsey
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...
Robert (Boghdan) Momotiuk
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...
Eileen Slein
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....
Michael Ball
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
Dorothy Helen Fancher
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...
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