South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Norma Jean Miller, 73, entered into a new life peacefully on Monday March 8, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.She was born May 29, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Leo and Helen Shuck. She graduated from Bullard Havens Technical High School and attended the University of Bridgeport. She worked for seven years as a hairdresser before...

Mar 7, 2021

Sheila Kaye Ready, 72, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 23, 1948 to the late Leonard Lee and Agnes Ruth (Nard) Geans. Sheila leaves behind her sons, Thomas Jr. and James Ready Sr.; sisters, Barbara Snyder and Sharon Reeves; and brothers, Robert and Rocky Geans. A son, Joseph L. Ready;...

Mar 5, 2021

Catherine Louise Swaney passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 5th, 2021. She was born in Mount Vernon, New York on September 16, 1946 to the late Frederick and Gladys (Dixon) Scelzo. Cathy is survived by her sons, Mark (Michelle) Holmes and Sean (Rose) Holmes; grandchildren: Nick Thielmann, Jessica, Bianca, Titus, Riley, Reagan, and Mikaela Holmes; and...

Mar 5, 2021

Swaney, Catherine, 74, of Granger, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , Granger To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Mar 3, 2021

Wiley, Joseph, 94, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Feb 27, 2021

John Gordon “Jack” Van De Walle, 67, passed away February 27, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born in South Bend on April 15, 1953 to the late Lester and Joan (France) Van De Walle. Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his two children, Alison Van De Walle of South Bend, IN and Matthew (Stacey) Van De Walle of...

Feb 27, 2021

James L. “Jim” Powers, Sr., 95, formerly of South Bend, died peacefully on February 27, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born March 16, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Edgar and Hilda (Miller) Powers. Jim was a very accomplished Indiana basketball player and coach. He starred on the 1942 and 1943 South Bend Central High...

Feb 27, 2021

South BEND — Stanley David House, 80, passed away on February 27, 2021 at 5:20 am in the Mishawaka Hospice House. He was born on May 24, 1940 in the town of Remington in Adams County, Indiana to the late Walter Richard and Helen Elizabeth (Shafer) House and grew up in North Manchester, IN. Stan is survived by the love...

Feb 26, 2021

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Tadevich, 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021. Born August 28, 1939 in Downers Grove, IL, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Konkle) Tadevich. His brother, William Tadevich, also preceded him in death. On January 21, 1961, Larry married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Krieger. She...

Feb 18, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Lorn McLean, 58, of Mishawaka passed away due to natural causes on February 18, 2021 at 10:38 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife and mother.Robert is survived by his wife, Kristy Lee (Fodge) McLean; mother, Sherry Estergren; brothers, Michael and Jack McLean; sisters, Tammy Duncan and Tracy Howard all of Mishawaka; son...

Feb 16, 2021

Feb 15, 2021

Nathan Duane Cole, 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 15, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 5 to David John and Susan Dee (Brinks) Cole. Nathan is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Sarah Elizabeth (DeBeck); their daughter, Lydia Janene Cole; parents, David and Susan; brothers: Phillip and Sara, Gregg and...

Feb 13, 2021

Michael Owen Garvey, of South Bend, Indiana, whose words, wit, and wisdom graced his family, friends, and colleagues for more than four decades, died at Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 13 surrounded by his wife, Margaret, his sons, Michael and Joseph, and his daughter, Monica. He was 70 years old and died of complications from cancer. Born to Hugh...

Feb 7, 2021

NOTRE DAME- Gratia M. “Gay” Eades, 96, passed away peacefully February 7, 2021.Born May 14, 1924 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad and Ernestine (Paulus) Strack. On August 20, 1949, Gay married the love of her life, Dr. R. Charles “Chuck” Eades. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1998. She was also predeceased...

Feb 5, 2021

Dickhans , Sharon, 70, of South Bend, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings To send private condolences or to share memories, please visit www.McGannHay.com

Feb 5, 2021

Frederick G. Herczeg passed peacefully at home on February 5th after a battle with a rare brain virus. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jeanette Herczeg. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 10 years, Mary Beth DiGann-Herczeg; two daughters Erica Gruver (Adam Gruver) and Alicia Herczeg (Sam Greene) and their mother...

Feb 5, 2021

SOUTH BEND-Sharon Elaine Dickhans, 70, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home in South Bend, Indiana, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Sharee was born on August 10, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana.  Sharee is the daughter of Regina and Louis Dealer, Michigan City, Indiana, who preceded her in death. Sharee held an Associate's Degree in Dental...

Feb 3, 2021

Donald Leroy Davis 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 3, 2021. He was born in Muncie, IN on July 29, 1940 to the late Lansil Edgecomb and Iva Mae (Schenck) Davis. Donald was raised by his mother and the late Charles E. Davis. Donald is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Robin (Dallas) Knight, Toni Henson, Gregory Davis (Christie...

Feb 3, 2021

FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 PM THURSDAY 2/4/2021 at HEBREW ORTHODOX CEMETERY IN MISHAWKA, INDIANA.A Holocaust Survivor, Mrs. Szymkowicz was active with Holocaust Survivor Groups.Beloved wife to the late Wolf Szymkowicz.Devoted mother of Marvin (Diana Savit) Szymkowicz, Ruth (Eliyahu) Allon and Michael (Patti) Szymkowicz.Loving grandmother of Sarah (Avi) Hein, Rebecca Szymkowicz, Evan Szymkowicz, Ephraim (Shulamis) Allon, Moshe (Devora) Allon, Sara (Dovid)...

Feb 2, 2021

Marjorie Pattee Athey, 82, of South Bend, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 with her family at her bedside. Born February 7, 1938 in Verona, NJ, Marge is predeceased by her parents Walter E. and Virginia Elizabeth (Umsted) Pattee and her late husband of 50 years, Ronald A. Athey. She is also predeceased by sister Patricia and brother Walter...