Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Mary Ann Kalka
Jul 27, 2021
Mary Ann (Zehring) Kalka of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was the daughter of Earl and Louise (Pighi) Zehring. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Kalka, Sr.; and 2 brothers, Eugene and Robert Zehring. She is survived by her children: Lisa Michelle VanHimbergen, James E. Kalka, Jr., and...
Christopher John Szakaly
Jul 24, 2021
A compassionate heart and a contagious laugh were lost when Christopher John Szakaly, 65, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Heaven gained such a bright soul. Chris exuded positive energy which served him well as a Recreation Therapist and Massage Therapist. He always influenced people with his “Work hard Play hard” attitude and his value of...
Cathy M. Nell
Jul 21, 2021
Cathy M. Nell 59, McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings. To send private condolences, please visithttp://www.mcgannhay.com/condolences.html
Valerie Rose Silver
Jul 20, 2021
Valerie Rose Silver, 41, passed away on July 20, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1980 in Boonville, MO, to Larry King and the late Susan Rosenfeldt.Valerie is survived by her children, Ella and Harry; sister, Sarah (Steve) Lotter; nephew, Morrie; niece, Nona; and extended family.Burial for Valerie will take place at Rosehill Cemetery, 1616 Miami St, South Bend,...
Anita Fishman
Jul 18, 2021
South Bend- Anita Gertrude (Linn) Fishman, 84, died on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Indianapolis, where she had moved in September 2020 to be closer to family. Anita was born on October 19, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, to her parents, David and Rose (Zoss) Linn, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Michigan City, Indiana. Many may...
Patricia Reinke
Jul 16, 2021
SOUTH BEND- Patricia Reinke, 71, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.Born October 31, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Julia Reinke.Patricia worked for her family’s business up until 1999, Reinke Construction. She then worked at Atlas Restaurant Supply until her retirement in December of 2020. Patricia loved spending time with her family. She...
Ava Preacher
Jul 14, 2021
Ava Preacher, age 67, passed away on July 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born in 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Charles B. Preacher and Ava Moore Preacher. She spent her formative years in Iowa, on the banks of the Mississippi, graduating valedictorian from St. Katharine’s School in Davenport. She spent a year at Vassar before completing her B.A....
Patty Jo Whalen
Jul 13, 2021
SOUTH BEND-Patty Jo Whalen, 78, passed away in her home July 13, 2021, with her husband by her side. Born November 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ruby Ake.On June 4, 1977, Patty married Joseph Whalen. He survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are, her daughter, Suzanne Foxton of Kew, England; two grandchildren,...
Frances R. Niesen
Jul 12, 2021
Frances Roslind Niesen passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. She was 101. Frances was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 3, 1920 to the late Joseph and Lena Grace (Hyatt) Beauchot. Frances is survived by her daughters, Beth Bacsa, and Barbara Allen (Tom) Zalewski; grandchildren: Dawn, Michael (Tresa) Bacsa, Amy (Ryan) Modlin, Maggie Allen (Eric) Matney, Patrick (Laura)...
Joanna J. Horka
Jul 10, 2021
Joanna J. Horka, 80 years old, passed away at 6:45 AM on Saturday July 10, 2021 at her residence with husband Tom, and loving friends, by her side. Jo was born May 26, 1941 in Sullivan In. to the late Joe and Lois Harris. As a youth, Jo attended Carlisle High School and worked on the farm cooking and serving...
Evelyn Lucille Singleton
Jul 5, 2021
Evelyn Lucille Singleton, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 5, 2021. She was 101. Evelyn was born June 22, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Theodore and Anna (Kijak) Stein. Evelyn is survived by her children, Thomas Singleton I and Patricia Munger; grandchildren, Tom Baldoni, Troy, and Thomas Singleton II; great-grandchildren, Amber, Tristen, Bryce,...
Eduard Grabshteyn
Jul 5, 2021
Eduard immigrated to Michiana in 2000 from the former USSR. He enjoyed life here with family and friends. He graduated from the St. Petersburg Civil Engineering University. After graduation, he was a civil engineer for over 40 years. Prior to his retirement, he was leading the engineering department, responsible for building roads and bridges in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He had a...
Carolyn Kay Dobski
Jul 4, 2021
Carolyn Kay Dobski was born on July 31, 1941 and passed away on July 4, 2021. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana and graduated from The Saint Joseph High School in South Bend in 1959. She became a medical transcriptionist after high school at the original Saint Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana, and held that position after...
Barbara Horka
Jul 4, 2021
Barbara Horka, 80, of South Bend died July 4, 2021. McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings is handling arrangements. To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com
James A. Rowan
Jun 29, 2021
James A. Rowan, 93, most recently of Granger, Indiana, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Elkins, West Virginia to James and Laura (Engler) Rowan who both preceded him in death.Jim was the baby in a very large family that included six half...
Maradee Baker
Jun 27, 2021
Mara Dee Baker, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was 83. Mara Dee was born April 17, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Fredrick DeLoss and Mabel Dean (Stewart) Striker. Mara Dee is survived by her children, Stacey Vetter, Susan Miles, and Steven Vetter; grandchildren, Boston Weiss, Elizabeth (Neco) Zahrn, Drake and Ava Vetter; and...
Harlan R. Katz
Jun 24, 2021
GRANGER-Harlan R. Katz, 82, passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2021. Born May 8, 1939 in South Bend, he was preceded in death by his parents Essi and Lewis Katz.On December 22, 1963, Harlan married his loving wife Paulette in Chicago, IL. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are two children, Marc (Marjorie) Katz of Oak Park, IL...
John Dominic Rappelli
Jun 20, 2021
SOUTH BEND-John D. Rappelli, passed away June 20, 2021. He was born November 13, 1944 to the late Louis and Carmella (Simeri) Rappelli. His brother, Dominic Rappelli, also preceded him in death.Left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Leona Rappelli and Rosemary Mandrici, both of South Bend; and nephew, Alex Mandrici, of Fort Wayne, IN.John was a graduate of...
Carol Sue Hardman Raymond
Jun 18, 2021
SOUTH BEND- Carol Sue Hardman Raymond, 69, passed away peacefully at 2:36 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021.Carol was born in South Bend, IN on March 9, 1952 to the late Clyde and Beatrice (Sayler) Hardman. On November 24, 1972, in South Bend, she married the love of her life, Joseph Raymond. He preceded her in death in 2020.Left to cherish...
Bill Voll
Jun 16, 2021
William Holland Voll, Jr. passed away on June 16, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 5, 1950 in South Bend to the late William and Virginia (McIntyre) Voll.He graduated from St. Joseph High School (1968) and the University of Notre Dame (1972). He married Ann Elizabeth VandeMotter on November 19, 1976.A kindhearted person, William was affectionately...
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