Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dolores  Joan Park

Dolores Joan Park

Sep 9, 2017

SOUTH BEND- Dolores Joan Park, 90, passed away peacefully in her home September 9, 2017.She was born January 11, 1927 to the late Zygmund and Helen (Podemski) Jankowski. Her brother, Zygmund Jankowski, Jr. also preceded her in death.In 1946, Dolores married John B. Park. He preceded her in death in 2007. Left to cherish her memory are three children: Craig...

Mary  Louise (Yetter)  Heminger

Mary Louise (Yetter) Heminger

Sep 1, 2017

Mary L. Heminger, 91, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2017, in her daughter's home with family by her side. She was born October 8, 1925 to the late Forest L. and Thelma R. (Burger) Yetter. On November 24, 1943, Mary married Everett Heminger. He preceded her in death in 1977. Her brother, Gene Yetter, also preceded...

“Luddy”  John Caviggiola

“Luddy” John Caviggiola

Aug 30, 2017

L. John Caviggiola of Mishawaka, IN, formerly of Milwaukee, WI and Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2017. He was 85. He was born in Frankfurt, MI on November 19, 1931 to the late Battista and Ardea (Pelizzari) Caviggiola. He was preceded in death by siblings, Louie, Charlie, Clara, Tino, and Bene. On July 10, 1976, John married...

Nancy  Jean (Hacker)  Henthorn

Nancy Jean (Hacker) Henthorn

Aug 30, 2017

Nancy Jean Henthorn, 73, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1944 in Vincennes, IN to the late Willard and Catherine (Suders) Hacker. Her brother, James Hacker, also preceded her in death. On May 4,1968, Nancy married the love of her life, Timothy Henthorn. He survives. To their union,...

Elizabeth Purucker

Elizabeth Purucker

Aug 28, 2017

Elizabeth Rose Purucker passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2017. She was born in Mishawaka on May 30, 1932 to the late Estle Everet Ecker and Leona Geneva (Baney) Ecker. On July 3, 1956, Liz married the love of her life, Beryl Purucker in Angola. He preceded her in death in 1994. To their union, they were blessed...

Karen  A. Riggs

Karen A. Riggs

Aug 26, 2017

Karen A. Riggs passed away August 26, 2017 at BellTower Health & Rehabilitation Center in Mishawaka, IN with her Family by her side. She was born July 27, 1941 in South Bend, IN. To the late Bernard and Josephine Schloemer. Karen lived in the South Bend and Granger area all of her life and graduated from Washington Clay High School....

Robert Hartranft

Robert Hartranft

Aug 21, 2017

UNION, MI-Robert Hartranft, 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2017. He was born September 14, 1929 in Elkhart, IN to the late Maynard and Jeanette (Wolfe) Hartranft.On June 17, 1950, Robert married the love of his life, Carol DeWitt. She survives. To their union, they were blessed with three children, Cheryl Phillips, Janet (Thomas) Redding, and Susan...

Joyce L. “Joy” Reid

Joyce L. “Joy” Reid

Aug 19, 2017

Joyce "Joy" Lea Reid (Lesko) is now an angel with the Lord, having passed away on Friday, August 19th, 2017 after a brief and unexpected illness at Memorial Hospital in the presence of her loving and devoted family. She was 67. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 28, 1949 to Anne F. Lesko (Jusick) and John Lesko. Joy...

Antonio  Gabino Ramirez

Antonio Gabino Ramirez

Aug 17, 2017

SOUTH BEND-Antonio Gabino Ramirez, 82, passed away peacefully August 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness.He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on February 19, 1935. He married his former wife, Cheryl Forizs on February 19, 1978. They remained close friends. Also left to cherish his memory are two children, Cheryl (Charles) Steinhofer of South Bend and Antonio (Jennifer) Ramirez, Jr....

Joseph  Edward Levy

Joseph Edward Levy

Aug 16, 2017

Joseph Edward Levy, 80, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017. He was born September 6, 1936 to the late Jake and Esther (Zoss) Levy. On December 13, 1960, Joseph married the love of his life, Barbara Burnstine. She survives. To their union, they were blessed with two children, Jeffrey (Cathy) Levy of Berrien Springs, MI and Rhonda (Timothy) Plowman...

Chuck Roemer

Chuck Roemer

Aug 14, 2017

Charles Walter Roemer, 84, died peacefully on August 14, 2017, in the Quinn Memory Care Center at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, Indiana. Chuck was born in South Bend on February 19, 1933, son of William Francis Roemer and Carmel Luther Roemer. His parents preceded him in death along with brothers William, Thomas, Joseph, James, and Walter (who was born...

Denise  L. Johnson

Denise L. Johnson

Aug 11, 2017

Denise passed away peacefully on Friday at home in her sleep. She was born in Plymouth, IN on February 3, 1954 to Wilburn "Duz" and Darlene (Engel) Johnson. Denise graduated from Rochester High School and recently attended her 45th class reunion. She was a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington and worked as a school psychologist in the South Bend Community...

George Richard Green, Md

George Richard Green, Md

Aug 9, 2017

George Richard Green, MD, age 89, died peacefully in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 9, 2017 from complications of heart disease. He was born on February 10, 1928 in Rochester, Minnesota, to his parents George Francis Green, MD and Geraldine McIntyre Green. He attended John Adams High School in South Bend and graduated from Hillsdale College in 1950. After serving in...

Prof. William F. Tageson

Prof. William F. Tageson

Aug 9, 2017

William F. Tageson, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 9 while on vacation in South Haven, Michigan after a day of visiting with his family while enjoying pizza, blueberry pie, and a magnificent sunset. Bill was born in Ludington Michigan to George and Mabel Tageson, the oldest of three brothers. The family soon moved to...

Ruth Markley

Ruth Markley

Aug 8, 2017

Ruth (Edelstein) Markley, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born October 6, 1929 in New Castle, PA to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Rosenbaum) Edelstein. A sister, Barbara Grant, also predeceased her. On April 1, 1951, Ruth married the love of her life, Joseph Markley, who survives. To their union, they were blessed with two...

Milton  Reisman, Od

Milton Reisman, Od

Aug 7, 2017

Milton Reisman, OD, born 97 years ago, joins Beatrice, his wife of 69 years, on August 7, 2017. Milt, the son of the late Louis and Pauline (Boxer) Reisman, was born on June 16, 1920, in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Luftman (late husband Jeffrey) of Columbus, OH; his daughter, Esta Nickinson (husband David) of...

Mai Phommarath

Mai Phommarath

Aug 3, 2017

GRANGER-Mai Phommarath, 62, passed away August 3, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 10, 1955 in Laos to the late Kham and Moon Thammavong.Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Dean Senebouthyrath; four children, Leaum (Jan) Phommarath of Arkansas, Leng (Calvin Sykeo) Phommarath of Mishawaka, Boualoy Phommarath of Mishawaka; and Mary (Virasack Pholsina) Phommarath of Rhode...

Ara Parseghian

Ara Parseghian

Aug 2, 2017

Ara Parseghian, former Notre Dame football coach, died on August 2nd at his home in Granger. He was born May 21, 1923 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of an Armenian father and a French mother, both immigrants.In 1948 in Greenfield, OH, Ara married Kathleen Davis, who survives. They had three children: Karan (James) Burke, who preceded him in...

Alberta  Mae Lupresto

Alberta Mae Lupresto

Jul 25, 2017

Alberta Mae Lupresto, 83, passed away unexpectedly in her home July 25, 2017. She was born December 18, 1933 to the late Alfred and Edna (Dankey) Frank. On June 7, 1952, Alberta married Rocco Lupresto, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2011. To their union, they were blessed with six children, Patrick F. of South Bend, Michael A. of...

Steve Lenczowski

Steve Lenczowski

Jul 23, 2017

Steve Lenczowski, 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. He was born on October 30, 1918 in South Bend, IN to the late Josef and Mary Lenczowski. He married Beverly Williams on January 22, 1944. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by baby daughter, Linda. Left to cherish his memory are...