South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Jul 28, 2020

Raymond Dean Durskey, 71, passed away July 28, 2020, after a brief illness. Ray was born October 11, 1948 in South Bend, IN, to the late John and Verna Durskey. He had four brothers: Bob, Dick, Ronnie and Gerry; and six sisters: Maxine, Betty, Delores, MaryAnn, Elsie and Shirley. Ray was a proud Army veteran. He entered active duty in...

Jul 19, 2020

James J. Krider, 87, died July 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; a sister, Kathy Johnson of San Jose, CA; and fifty-two wonderful children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their spouses. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Don, in 2007. Born in LaPorte, IN, to A.T. and Laura Krider, he moved to South Bend in 1939, and graduated...

Jul 18, 2020

Jul 18, 2020

SOUTH BEND-Ralph “Gene” Wedel, 88, went home to be with the Lord July 18, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born August 12, 1931, to Evangeline (Miller) Wedel and Harry Wedel. They preceded him in death along with one brother, James Wedel and four sisters: Margaret (Raymond) Long, Alice (John) Ingraham, Lorraine (John) Stewart and Luella Magee. Gene graduated...

Jul 18, 2020

GOSHEN - On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Angela "Angie" Gatto, loving daughter, mother, and friend passed away at the age of 47. Angie was born on New Year's Day – January 1, 1973 in South Bend, IN. She attended Memorial High School, earning her Associate's in Nursing at Southwestern Michigan College in 2001 and her Bachelor's in Nursing at IUSB...

Jul 18, 2020

Lincoln, Beverly , 74, of South Bend, died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Jul 14, 2020

Sandra Kay Daurer, 75, passed away peacefully in her home July 14, 2020, with her husband by her side. Born January 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Evans) Mazura. She was also preceded in death by her two siblings, Katherine Robledo and Johnnie Lee, and by a nephew, Jason Lee. On October 26, 2008,...

Jul 9, 2020

Adrian Lotaki, 37, passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2020. Born May 16, 1983, he was the son of Samiuela and Donna (Nick) Lotaki. His father preceded him in death in 2019. Adrian is survived by his Mother, Donna Lotaki of South Bend; his fiance, Shauna Springer; his daughter, Savannah Ciesielski; four siblings, Amalia Lotaki of South Bend and Samantha Lotaki...

Jun 28, 2020

Diane Susan Rudasics, 73, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1946 in South Bend, IN to the late Anthony Sr. and Margaret (VanTornhout) Rudasics. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Rudasics Jr.; and sister, C. Jean Rudasics. Diane is survived by her brother James Rudasics of Mishawaka. Diane graduated from...

Jun 27, 2020

December 19, 1939 – June 27, 2020Ilona Ada Griffin, 80, passed away peacefully at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 with her daughter, Betty, by her side. She listened to her favorite song “Silent Night” (the piano version) and Stille Nacht-choir, as she passed. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Danzig, Germany to the late Johannes and...

Jun 25, 2020

Louis Baker, age 103, passed away peacefully June 25, 2020 after a life well-lived. Louis was born April 1,1917 in South Bend, IN to Abraham and Rebecca. He married the love of his life, Eleanor Engel, and brought her from Chicago to South Bend in 1940. They celebrated 70 years of marriage before her passing in 2011. Not only did...

Jun 23, 2020

Lorraine (Sexton) Foster, 98, born Oct.19, 1921 in Portsmouth, OH, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2020, in Mishawaka, IN. In 1939, during the Great Depression, she graduated from Portsmouth HS where she loved being part of the basketball and field hockey teams. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Art Foster. They married in 1941...

Jun 19, 2020

Jane K. Strom, 57, entered eternal rest June 19, 2020, after a brief illness. Born August 9, 1962, she was the daughter of Thomas E. Overholser and Jacquelyn M. (Slott) Walsh. Her father preceded her in death. On May 12, 1984, Jane married David Strom, who survives her. To their union, they were blessed with 4 wonderful children: Nick (Alison)...

Jun 17, 2020

Stuart Charles “Stu” Fishman, 83, passed away June 17, 2020, after a brief illness. Born January 11, 1937, in Mishawaka, he was the son of the late Dr. Louis P. and Rose (Fishman) Fishman. On August 25, 1957, Stu married the love of his life, Anita Linn, in Michigan City, Indiana. She survives him. He is also survived by two...

Jun 11, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Wolosin, MSW, 49, died June 11, 2020. Jennifer was born in Indianapolis, IN May 26, 1971. Jennifer worked in juvenile probation and with foster parents and children. Jenny was an outgoing person whose smile could light up a room. She was clever, creative, generous, and shared many of her craft projects with children. Jenny is survived by her...

Jun 10, 2020

Broglin, Betty , 99, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Jun 7, 2020

South Bend-Ruth L. “Grammie” (Houp) Grisley was born January 24, 1935, to Charles and Rhoda Houp in Eastville, Pa. She graduated from Wampum High School. She was the seventh child out of ten living siblings. Ruth was the last surviving sibling. Ruth married William LeRoy Grisley in Wampum on June 2, 1956. Ruth loved hummingbirds and she always had a...

Jun 4, 2020

Jessi Leigh Clark passed away after a courageous fight with leukemia, on June 4, 2020, she was 29. Jessi was born on November 29, 1990 in Mishawaka, IN, to Jeff and Jill (Balanow) Clark, they survive. Also surviving are Jessi's brothers, Jason Givens, and Jacob Clark; aunts, Sheryl Harris, Jodi Gilbert, and Julie Stankovich; cousins, Tara Lynn Williams, Darrelle Colinot,...

Jun 3, 2020

Jun 3, 2020

Bobby Graham Sr., 81, of South Bend, Indiana, passed on June 3, 2020 surrounded by family. Bobby was born to Roy and Fairy Graham February 17, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana.Bobby graduated from Central High School in 1957. He ran track and had a reputation for helping others. If he saw that you needed help, he was always there to...