Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Karen Jean “Kerni” O�Brien
Jul 22, 2017
SOUTH BEND-Kerni O'Brien, 61, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2017, after suffering a stroke.She was born in South Bend, IN on February 4, 1956, to the late John and Vada (Kelley) Lonstrom.Left to cherish her memory are: her sister, Diane DeVon of Minneapolis, MN; aunt, Jeanne Marshall of South Bend; nephews, Jeremy and Joseph (Isabel) DeVon; and niece, Sarah...
Eleanor Shirley Dedek
Jul 18, 2017
Eleanor Shirley (Bolender) Dedek passed away peacefully in her home on her 83rd birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 18, 1934 in Felicity, OH to the late Herbert Joel and Genevieve Gertrude (Love) Bolender. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Arnold and Ralph Bolender. On June 14, 1958, Eleanor married the love...
Harry Hoyle
Jul 13, 2017
Hoyle, Harry, 76, of South Bend, died Sunday; McGannHay.com , South Bend, IN
Dick Priebe
Jul 13, 2017
Dick Priebe, Sr., 79, passed away suddenly on the morning of July 16, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska, after enjoying his grandson's wedding with family and friends. Dick was born April 28, 1938 in South Bend, IN to the late Albert and Velma (Davis) Priebe. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Earl Priebe, Jr. Dick is survived by...
Lyman C. Curtis
Jul 13, 2017
Lyman Charles "Curt" Curtis, 82, passed away peacefully July 13, 2017.Curt was born March 9, 1935 in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Winston and Ruth (Albee) Curtis.On September 15, 1957, Curt married the love of his life, Lillian Marie "Ginny" Botma. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three daughters, Robin (Brian) Hart of South Bend,...
Dr. Thomas M. Bajo
Jul 10, 2017
Dr. Thomas M. Bajo died in a whitewater kayaking accident on July 10, 2017 near Red Lodge, Montana, one day before his 68th birthday. Tom was doing what he loved and at a place he loved. The sheriff reported that he had done everything right and could not have prevented his death. Those of us who knew him well, know...
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