Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Patricia  Louise Unger

Patricia Louise Unger

Apr 2, 2022

GRANGER-Patricia Louise "Pat" Unger, 91, passed away peacefully April 2, 2022.Born July 13, 1930 in Lima, OH, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Winifred (Gladeaux) Sheibley. Her brother, Paul Sheibley, also preceded her in deathOn June 23, 1951, Pat married William "Bill" Unger, her loving and devoted husband of nearly 71 years. He survives her. Also left...

Roy  L. Heater

Roy L. Heater

Apr 2, 2022

SOUTH BEND-Roy Heater went home to live with the Lord Saturday, April 2. Roy is survived by R. Sharon Heater, his wife of 58 years; and 2 daughters, Dawn M. Forsythe of Granger and Debra M. Tiede-Schroeder of Summertown, Tn. Roy has 4 grandchildren, Thomas Forsythe (22), Christian Forsythe (20), Jerod Tiede (22), Taylor Tiede (19); and 1 great-grandson, Cayde...

Thomas  Robert Turnock

Thomas Robert Turnock

Mar 31, 2022

Tom was born on September 1, 1944 and passed away on March 31, 2022. Tom attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and John Adams High School. After high school, he served in Germany during the Vietnam war. After his discharge from the Army, Tom returned to South Bend and attended IUSB. Tom married his wife Janet, who he met at...

Norma Fulton

Norma Fulton

Mar 31, 2022

Norma Fulton, 94 of South Bend McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Richard E. “Rick” O�Reilly

Richard E. “Rick” O�Reilly

Mar 30, 2022

EDWARDSBURG- Richard E. "Rick" O'Reilly, 79, passed away March 30, 2022.He was born January 16, 1943 to the late Bernard and Alice (Brown) O'Reilly.On October 16, 1965, Rick married the love of his life, Marilyn Weiss. She survives him.Rick was a kind, honest and hardworking man. He was a loving and devoted husband and friend to many. He will be...

Albert Hughes “Tim” Wilson,  Iii

Albert Hughes “Tim” Wilson, Iii

Mar 28, 2022

GRANGER-Albert Hughes "Tim" Wilson, III, 77, passed away March 28, 2022.Born July 1, 1944 in New Rochelle, New York, he was the son of the late Albert Hughes Wilson, II and Betty Lou (Mahoney) Wilson.On April 22, 1967, in Abington, PA, Tim married Sandra Vance. She survives him.To their union, they were blessed with two children: Tim (Taryn) Wilson of...

Judith  Ellen (Stein)  Andersen

Judith Ellen (Stein) Andersen

Mar 23, 2022

SAGINAW, MI-Judith Ellen Andersen died on March 23, in South Bend IN, at the age of 86.Born on June 26, 1935, into an intellectual and creative family, Judy grew up in Dayton (1935-1941), and Canton, Ohio (1941-1950). The eldest of three, she developed her artistic talent in high school through the Famous Artists School correspondence course. The family moved to...

Novell Lester

Novell Lester

Mar 21, 2022

Novell Lester, 54 of South Bend, McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings South BendTo send private condolences, please visit: http://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html

Barbara  Ann Butler

Barbara Ann Butler

Mar 21, 2022

Barbara Ann Butler was born September 6, 1946, in Memphis Tennessee to Ernest and Ann Mangum. She was the middle child of three daughters.As an adult, Barbara worked as a caregiver at The Logan Center for adults with special needs. She received great joy taking her clients on outings to participate in activities such as picnics, bowling, local fairs, carnivals,...

Theresa  Marie (Moore)  Taylor

Theresa Marie (Moore) Taylor

Mar 20, 2022

Mishawaka-Theresa Marie Taylor, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on March 20, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born October 29, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Shirley (Daisy) Moore; and son, Eric Taylor, preceded her in death.On July 18, 1970, Theresa married the love of her life, Robert Lee Taylor, Sr. He survives her. Also left to cherish...

Elizabeth “Ellie” Marie Crawford

Elizabeth “Ellie” Marie Crawford

Mar 14, 2022

Elizabeth "Ellie" Marie Crawford, 18, passed away peacefully at home March 14, 2022.Ellie was born October 3, 2003 in South Bend to Steve and Christa (Sincroft) Crawford.Left to cherish her memory are: her parents; sister, Alexa Kathleen Crawford; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Anita Wagoner and Bill and Coleena Sincroft; aunts and uncles: Linza and Scott Crawford, Kathy and Joe Cox,...

Mary  Ann Pagels

Mary Ann Pagels

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Ann Pagels, or known as Nana by her loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut to the late Edward and Stella Leonard.Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Wendy (John) Huffman; grandchildren, Paige (Cory) Hildebrandt, Brianna (Patrick Yergler) Tribbett, Lance Tribbett, and...

James Robert “Jim” Vesta

James Robert “Jim” Vesta

Mar 11, 2022

BRISTOL- James Robert "Jim" Vesta, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully into life everlasting on March 11, 2022. Born November 4, 1941 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Lewis and Catherine (Morida) Vesta. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Vesta; his twin, Steven Vesta; and father-in-law, Leonard Phillips, Sr. On February 23, 1985,...

Anthony  “Tony” Kupferer

Anthony “Tony” Kupferer

Mar 11, 2022

Walkerton- Anthony “Tony” Kupferer, 78, died March 11, 2022. Born August 25, 1943 in Louisville, KY, Tony was the son of the late Anthony and Jane (Boggs) Kupferer. On July 24, 1971, he married the love of his life, Paula Shapiro, who he met in college at IU Bloomington. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are: his...

Mary Claire Clauss Gassensmith

Mary Claire Clauss Gassensmith

Mar 9, 2022

Mary Claire Gassensmith, 87, died peacefully at her home in South Bend, on March 9, 2022.Mary Claire was born on July 23, 1934 to George and Alice (Braundsdorf) Hennion. A life-long South Bend resident, she graduated from John Adams High School in 1952 and attended St. Mary's College.Before her retirement in 1999, Mary Claire worked in Student Services at Indiana...

Marcelle  M. Meredith

Marcelle M. Meredith

Mar 8, 2022

Marcelle M. Meredith passed away peacefully in her home in South Bend, Indiana on March 8, 2022. She was 101 years old.She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold A Meredith; her parents, Martial and Renee Jacob; her brother, Max; and sister, Andree; and sadly her son, James A. Meredith.  She is survived by her daughter...

Yvonne Nugent

Yvonne Nugent

Mar 8, 2022

Rose Marie Yvonne Nugent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8th, with family by her side; she was 100 years young. Yvonne was born July 6, 1921, in Pain Court, Ontario, Canada to DieuDonné and Hélena (Caron) Gagner. She journeyed from Chatham, Ontario, in 1947 to Detroit, Michigan, after becoming a Registered Nurse and worked as such for many years....

Neil  Merlin Johnson

Neil Merlin Johnson

Mar 1, 2022

Neil Merlin Johnson, passed away peacefully with his children by his side March 1, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born to the late Ersel and Elnora (Woods) Johnson on September 15, 1937 in Bright, Indiana.Neil is survived by his 6 children, Rhonda Devine, Patrick and Charlotte Johnson, Helen and Thomas Gritt, John and Debbie Johnson, Karen and...

Lorraine  Frances Jankowski

Lorraine Frances Jankowski

Feb 28, 2022

Granger - Lorraine Frances Mueller Jankowski passed away with her husband of more than 53 years by her side on February 28, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born on June 21, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harry and Laura (Burchi) Mueller.Lorraine is also survived by her loving daughter, Jessica (Charles) Chambers; granddaughters, Alyssa and Lainey...

Dennis  Leroy Milliken

Dennis Leroy Milliken

Feb 27, 2022

Rochester - Dennis LeRoy Milliken passed away in Mishawaka with his family by his side on February 27, 2022. He was 80 years old. Denny was born to the late Norman LeRoy Milliken and Mavis June (Hayes) Slazewski on May 1, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana.Denny is survived by his wife of more than 61 years, Janice; daughters, Lisa (Jerry)...

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