South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Mar 10, 2020

Wilson, Mark, 59, of Elkhart, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings , South Bend

Mar 5, 2020

Gerhard E. Stahnke, 88, passed away March 5, 2020. Gerhard was born in Berlin, Germany on December 23, 1931 to the late Paul and Helene (Hein) Stahnke. Gerhard lived in Germany with his mother and brother until he was 23. In 1955 he traveled by boat to the United States, arriving on Ellis Island, New York. He was sponsored by...

Mar 4, 2020

Feb 29, 2020

South Bend- Timothy Alex "Tim" Sienicki, 60, passed away peacefully February 29, 2020.Born April 30, 1959 in Bremen, IN, he was the son of the late Edward and Erma (Oelrich) Sienicki. His brother, Charles, also preceded him in death.In 1986, Tim met the love of his life, Carlyn Young. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are: two...

Feb 29, 2020

Saffar, Lillian , 98, of Mishawaka , died Saturday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Feb 29, 2020

South Bend – June Sherman, 98 years old, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 1:07 pm on February 29th at Wellbrooke of South Bend, where she had resided since May, 2015. June was the first of three children born in South Bend to the late Norman and Esther (Fairchild) Cook. She attended Riley High School. In her early years,...

Feb 26, 2020

John William Birtwhistle, passed away peacefully in his home of 45 years in South Bend, at the age of 90. John was born in Pierceton, Indiana on August 7, 1929 to the late Glenn and Mildred (Elliott) Birtwhistle. After serving his country in the Korean War, John married Barbara Deck only 2 weeks after meeting her on a blind date....

Feb 26, 2020

SOUTH BEND, IN - Marjorie Lane Bycraft died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the loving care of her family at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer.Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband John Bycraft III and is survived by her four children, Robert (Camille) Bycraft, John Bycraft IV,...

Feb 25, 2020

South Bend, Indiana - Joseph Podgornik was born February 26, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  At the time of passing he was a resident of South Bend, Indiana.Formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan, he was a long time employee of The American Red Cross of Detroit.Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Podgornik...

Feb 25, 2020

Hazel Marie McCloskey, 78, passed away at her home February 25th, surrounded by the family that loved her. She was born in South Bend, IN on February 12, 1942, to the late Melvin and Ruby (Clayton) Bennett. Hazel is survived by her three children: Linda (Rick) Chrisman, George (Cindy) McCloskey, and Debra (Cecil) Wright; four grandchildren, Trinity (Ashley) Migues, Nicole...

Feb 19, 2020

Johnny Ray Galiher “John,” 63, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1956, in Hammond, IN to the late Raymond and Betty (Navolt) Galiher. John is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Bronson) Galiher; children, Sean (Sarah) Galiher, Heather Galiher, and Ryan Galiher (girlfriend Sam...

Feb 17, 2020

October 29, 1954 – February 17, 2020Thaddeus “Ted” Felix Deguc Jr., 65, passed away from natural causes on February 17th, 2020. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 29, 1954 to the late Thaddeus Sr. (d.1997) and Euretha Phyllis (Harms) Deguc (d.2001). As Ted cared for his mother after his father’s passing they became bonded best friends. When...

Feb 17, 2020

Gerhart, Ralph E., 87, of Granger, died Monday; McGann Hay Fuenerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel , Granger

Feb 15, 2020

Robert F. “Bob” Cook, 88, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020. He was born April 21, 1931 to Sylven and Marguerite (Ruhe) Cook. On August 12, 1961, Bob married Sharron Stein. She preceded him in death. They were blessed with six children: Leanne (Kirk) Kemmerling of Granger, Pamela (Bob) Severs of LaPorte, Susan Gowan of Brownsburg, Michelle (Bill) Wilmsen...

Feb 12, 2020

GRANGER, IN - Gertrude "Shish" Rubin was born on July 10,1925 in Lamar, South Carolina. She and her sister Rachel were raised in Columbia, South Carolina by her mother, Minnie Karesh, and Russian immigrant grandparents after the untimely death of her father, Alexander Karesh, due to health complications experienced following mustard gas exposure as a soldier in the trenches of...

Feb 12, 2020

October 29, 1920 – February 12, 2020Joseph Louis “Joe” Nemeth, 99, passed way peacefully February 12, 2020. Born October 29, 1920, he was the son of the late Peter and Goldie (Grundter) Nemeth. His brother, Peter F. Nemeth, also preceded him in death. On January 13, 1945, Joe married the love of his life, Betty June Jorgensen. She preceded him...

Feb 10, 2020

Aurora (Portante) Santeusanio, passed away peacefully on February 10. She was 79. Aurora was born on April 17, 1940 in San Demetrio Nei Vestini L’Aquilla, Italy, to the late Argonte and Antonina Portante. Aurora came to Canada in her 20’s. It is there she met her late husband, Renato. They were married on October 19, 1968. From that union, they...

Feb 9, 2020

Born August 1, 1962 in Aurora, IL to Bert and Sylvia (Stilson) Harrison (surviving), died February 9, 2020 in Roseland, IN, after a four year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth lived in Richmond, VA and South Bend, IN while growing up. She married Stephen Wayne Mattison on August 15, 1981 in South Bend, IN. He was the love of her...

Feb 6, 2020

Melva C. Bliss celebrated 87 wonderful years of life. Born to Clinton B. and Kathryn M. (Weber) Hess in southern Wisconsin. Melva was quick witted with a great sense of humor and liked helping others. She started her career as a telephone operator and then worked as a waitress while raising four children. Melva was preceded in death by her...

Feb 3, 2020

Love of family and love of life best describe Joseph Frank Stackowicz, who passed away peacefully on February 3, at the age of 98, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born January 14, 1922 in Downers Grove, Illinois to the late Thomas and Honorata (Urban) Stackowicz. He married the love of his life, Frances Paluch, from Buffalo, NY on...