Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Donald  J. Winski,  Jr.

Donald J. Winski, Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

Donald J. Winski, Jr. passed away on June 24, 2022 from aspiration pneumonia triggered by COVID. He was fifty-five.His sisters, Pamela Merseal and Debbie Belcher, came from Texas and Florida respectively to be at his side during his time of anguish until his peaceful passing. For the past nineteen years Donald lived in a beautiful medically fragile group home run...

Ethan  Noah Marvel

Ethan Noah Marvel

Jun 18, 2022

?Ethan Noah Marvel, 19, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle against addiction.?Ethan was born on May 25, 2003, in South Bend, Indiana, right at the stroke of midnight. From a young age, he loved video games, juice boxes, sushi, and all types of candy (especially the candy that...

Thomas Charles Lizzi

Thomas Charles Lizzi

Jun 17, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Charles Lizzi passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at the age of 87. Tom was born on April 1, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Thomas Joseph and Margaret Mary (Haringer) Lizzi. Tom attended South Bend Central High School and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Business degree. He also served as...

Kenneth  Allen Paprocki

Kenneth Allen Paprocki

Jun 12, 2022

Kenneth Allen Paprocki, 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022. He was born to the late Edward J. and Patricia A. (Czarnecki) Paprocki on February 11, 1967 in Elmhurst, IL.Ken is survived by his brother, Danny (Maryjean); sister, Dawn (Dieter) Lorentz; daughter, Lauren Donahue; nieces and nephews: Nicholas, Natalie, Naomi Paprocki, Samantha and Christopher Lorentz, great-nephew Brixon; and many...

Michael  Thomas Gefri

Michael Thomas Gefri

Jun 12, 2022

Michael Thomas Gefri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was 51. He was born in Livingston, New Jersey on January 19, 1971 to Frederick John and Bernice Wilhelmena (Hermann) Gefri.Michael is survived by his wife, Yvonne; their children, Jacob and Noah; and mother, Bernice.Preceding Michael in death was his father, Frederick.Michael was a graduate...

David  John Castleman

David John Castleman

Jun 12, 2022

GRANGER-David J. Castleman, 80, passed away peacefully in his home June 12, 2022, with family by his side. The South Bend native was born on February 28, 1942, to the late Harold E. and Helen T. (Slazewski) Castleman. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Basty. On December 29, 1968, Dave married the love of his life,...

Paul  A Marz

Paul A Marz

Jun 12, 2022

Paul A Marz, 93, of South Bend passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2022. Paul was born on August 13, 1928, in Canton, Ohio, to George and Audrey (Forney) Marz, and grew up on Meyers Lake. After graduating from Canton's Lincoln High School in 1946, Paul served five years in the US Navy. Using his GI Bill...

Robert  L. Crawley

Robert L. Crawley

Jun 7, 2022

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Lee  Baer Friend

Lee Baer Friend

May 29, 2022

SCOTTSDALE-Lee Baer Friend, formerly of South Bend, passed away May 29, 2022.Born October 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jeanette (Gerson) Baer.She is survived by her brother, Douglas (Karen) Baer; niece, Rachel (Luke) Dolkas; and three grand-nephews: Apollo, Orion and Eros Dolkas, all of Portland, Oregon.Lee enjoyed travel and opera, often combining those two passions....

Timothy Marcotte

Timothy Marcotte

May 29, 2022

Timothy Wayne Marcotte passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022 at the age of 48. Tim was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 14, 1973 to Wayne Joseph and Catherine Elizabeth (Hall) Marcotte. He is survived by them and his children, Tyler (Joseph Brennan) Marcotte and Anthony (Ciara Getz) Marcotte; mother of his children, Dana Zanotti; brother, Ryan (Brittany)...

Rick Ryker

Rick Ryker

May 28, 2022

Rick Ryker, 65, passed away peacefully in his home May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born October 26, 1956, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late Russ and Ruth Ann (Torok) Ryker. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie (Swanson). Family and friends who are left to cherish his memory include...

Lutgardo  Enrique Siguenza

Lutgardo Enrique Siguenza

May 27, 2022

Lutgardo Enrique Siguenza, 94, of South Bend, passed away on Friday May 27, 2022. He was born in Talnique, El Salvador, on June 16, 1927, to Aureliano and Isabel Siguenza.Surviving are his sister, Isabel Jakab; his children, Eduardo, Jaime, and Mario (Jeannie) and Laura Siguenza Membreno (Gilmar); grandchildren, Matthew Ivy, Maverick, Jarod, Madeleine, Simon and Salvador Siguenza.Quique as he was...

Sally (Linderman)  Goloubow

Sally (Linderman) Goloubow

May 26, 2022

Sally (Linderman) Goloubow passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 93. She was born in South Bend, IN to the late Sam and Goldie Linderman on December 21, 1928 where she lived her entire life. Sally is survived by her three children, Linda (Mark) Toth, Diane (Dick) Evans, and Ron (Christine Schenone) Goloubow; seven grandchildren; and five...

Dr.  Kitty Green

Dr. Kitty Green

May 25, 2022

Catherine G. Green of Granger, Indiana, died May 25, 2022, in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was 76 years old. Known to all as "Kitty," she was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 23, 1945, to Gentry Lee Kirby and Helen Gertrude Kirby. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English from Purdue University in 1967, her Master of Arts...

Julia  Loretta Mitchell

Julia Loretta Mitchell

May 20, 2022

GRANGER-Julia L. Mitchell, 83, passed away May 20, 2022, with family by her side. Born July 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Berta (Mayer) Werz. Her sister, Evie (Karl Glander); and her beloved cat, Sasha, preceded her in death. On February 7, 1959, Julia married the love of her life, Joseph Mitchell. He preceded her...

Janet Wilson

Janet Wilson

May 20, 2022

Janet Wilson, 57, of South Bend, died 5/20/22. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations /Gatherings.To send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

William  John Unger

William John Unger

May 17, 2022

GRANGER-William J. "Bill" Unger, 93, passed away peacefully May 17, 2022. Born December 3, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Klabusich) Unger. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Kovach; and brother, Robert "Bob" Unger. On June 23, 1951, Bill married Patricia Sheibley, who he lovingly cherished for 71...

Hilda  Camille (Fletcher)  Farrell

Hilda Camille (Fletcher) Farrell

May 17, 2022

Hilda Camille Fletcher Farrell passed away last Wednesday, May 17, at the Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend, Indiana. She was 101 years old. She was born on July 18, 1915 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. The early years of her education were divided up between schools in New York and Puerto Rico. She graduated in 1937 from St....

Mary Zarat

Mary Zarat

May 17, 2022

Zarat, Mary, 87, of South Bend, died Tuesday; McGann Hay University Chapel , South Bend

William  Charles Hamel

William Charles Hamel

May 13, 2022

William "Bill" Charles Hamel passed away at the age of 90 at his home in South Bend. He was born on January 18, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Kenneth S. and Molly (Monahan) Hamel.Left to cherish Bill's memory are his sons, Kevin (Maureen) Hamel, Kenneth Hamel and Robert (Cheryl) Hamel; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and...

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