Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

John  Lee Selky

John Lee Selky

Dec 31, 2019

Psalm 17:15 NIV. And I – – in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. MISHAWAKA — John Lee Selky, 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family in Carmel, IN, on Tuesday December 31st. John was born in St. Francis, WI on November 23, 1937, to the...

Betty  Jane Makielski

Betty Jane Makielski

Dec 31, 2019

Betty Jane (Conrad) Makielski of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Tuesday at 8:45pm surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1926 in South Bend, IN to her parents, the late Virgil and Roberta (Stephens) Conrad. On August 29, 1942, Betty married the love of her life, Robert Edward Makielski, who passed away November 25, 2013. Betty was also...

Francis  Thomas Armey  Iii

Francis Thomas Armey Iii

Dec 24, 2019

Francis Thomas Armey III, passed away in Chicago on Christmas Eve. He was 67 years old. Frank was born on Sept. 29, 1953 in Brockton, MA, to the late Charles Raymond Jr. and Agnes Theresa (Dwyer) Armey. Frank is survived by his husband, Stephen Hayes; brother, Father Charles Armey Jr. Preceding Frank in death were his parents; and siblings, Carol...

William  P. Givens

William P. Givens

Dec 21, 2019

William Phillip Givens Jr., 81, passed away on December 21, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend. William was born in Porter, IN, on April 12, 1938, to the late William Sr. and Madelyn (Rardon) Givens.William is survived by his wife, Anita; daughters Betsy (David) Everman and Molly (Mike) DeWolf, and a son, Scott Givens; sisters, Janice (John)...

Terrence Lavine

Terrence Lavine

Dec 18, 2019

LaVine, Terrence, 73, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Linda Mckee

Linda Mckee

Dec 18, 2019

McKee, Linda, 72, of Plymouth, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Janet Gaines

Janet Gaines

Dec 17, 2019

Gaines, Janet , 72, of Plymouth, died Tuesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Julius Mier

Julius Mier

Dec 16, 2019

Mier, Julius R., 93, of South Bend, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Bret  K. Bortner

Bret K. Bortner

Dec 16, 2019

Bortner, Bret K., 74, of St. Joseph, MI, died Monday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Diane Sandock

Diane Sandock

Dec 15, 2019

Diane Sue (Moses) Sandock passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 15, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. A life-long resident of South Bend and a 1968 graduate of John Adams High School, Diane married Louis Sandock on September 5, 1971, and they enjoyed 48 years of married life together, with two children, Deena Lynn Abraham and Brian Jacob Sandock,...

Ronald  Dean Akre

Ronald Dean Akre

Dec 13, 2019

NILES — Ronald Dean Akre, 88, passed away peacefully at 5:42pm Friday December 13, 2019 at his son's home in Niles, MI. He had lived the last five months at St. Paul's Sanctuary in South Bend.Ron was born on April 7, 1931 in Spring Grove, MN to the late Walter and Jenny Lynn (Fry) Smirl. He was married to the...

Emily  N. Whalen

Emily N. Whalen

Dec 12, 2019

Emily Nell Whalen, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday with her loving family by her side at her home where she had lived for many years. Emily was born on January 5, 1921 here in South Bend to the late Orville Stanley and Laura D. (Nelson) Young. She married Thomas M. Whalen on August 28, 1943 in South Bend. He...

Marlanea  M. Johnson

Marlanea M. Johnson

Dec 5, 2019

Marlanea M. Johnson, 53, passed away December 5, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born in South Bend, IN, on January 12, 1966, to Carlyn (Schenck) Young.Marlanea is survived by her biological and children she took in: Angel Young, Johnny (Tawnny) Johnson, Charnee Dunn, Christopher Petrowsky, and Christopher Hoover; grandchildren: Arik, Logan, Zachary, Chayse, Kalista, Makenzie, Izayah, and Ka'Miyah....

William  Lowell Suess

William Lowell Suess

Dec 1, 2019

William Lowell Suess, 93, passed away December 1, 2019. He was born on August 5, 1926, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Paul and Lillian (Brueckner) Suess.He is survived by his daughters, Barbara DesVeaux, of Geneva, IL, and Patricia (James) Corirossi, of Evanston, IL; grandchildren, Nicole Lindsey, of Newport Beach, CA, Matt (Megan) DesVeaux, of Oswego, IL; great-grandchildren, Gavin...

Patricia  Ann Richard

Patricia Ann Richard

Nov 22, 2019

MISHAWAKA - Patricia Ann Richard, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2019 at her home at the Waterford on Edison Lakes in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on August 21st, 1937 in Waukesha, WI to Vincent Conboy and Mae Conboy. She grew up in Waukesha, WI and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. She lived many years...

Norma  Lee Popovic

Norma Lee Popovic

Nov 20, 2019

Norma Lee Popovic, 88, passed away November 20, 2019, after having suffered a massive stroke the previous week. She left peacefully, surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Kewanna, Indiana, the oldest daughter of 8, and played a big role in helping to raise her brothers and sisters. In high school, the family moved to Ohio where she met...

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch

Nov 16, 2019

Linda Lillian Bradley Lynch passed away on November 16, 2019. She was the wife of the late Joseph Lynch. She was the beloved daughter of the late Richard V. Sevigny and Hildegard M. (Eiermann) Sevigny of Warwick, RI.Born in Germany on December 19, 1950, Linda was a naturalized citizen. Linda was a resident of Providence, RI before relocating to Cassopolis,...

Kyle  R. Rzepka

Kyle R. Rzepka

Nov 15, 2019

Kyle R. Rzepka, 37, passed away at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2019. Kyle was born on August 5, 1982, in South Bend, IN, to Ronald and Rebecca Rzepka, they survive him. Also surviving Kyle, are his sister, Tara (Jake) Rodts; twin brother, Corey; nephew and niece, Austin and Kya...

E. Peter “Pete” Fox,  Sr.

E. Peter “Pete” Fox, Sr.

Nov 14, 2019

Born on in Chicago on Feb 2, 1935, to the late James and Margaret (Peg) (Russell) Fox the youngest of their five children. He was Christened Eugene Peter Fox but from second grade on he only answered to Pete. Pete was 84. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his three older brothers: Rev James Fox, OMI,...

Catherine  Lucille Griffin

Catherine Lucille Griffin

Nov 7, 2019

Catherine “Kate” L. (McGreevey) Griffin passed away on November 7, 2019 at the Brentwood at Niles assisted living facility. She was 93 years old. Kate was born on October 14, 1926 in Muncie, Indiana to James and Florence McGreevey. Kate graduated from Logansport High School in 1944 and then received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Kate later...

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