South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Apr 24, 2019

John Phillip Weston, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. John was born January 1, 1961. John is survived by his wife, Vicky (Leighty) Weston, of 35 wonderful years; his mother, Sarah Weston; his sister, Jill Fritzler; and many loving nieces and nephews. His father, Moyne Weston, preceded him in death. John and Vicky enjoyed camping, traveling and just driving around...

Apr 24, 2019

Notre Dame, IN - William "Bill" D. Farmer, 87, of South Bend, passed away after a short illness at Holy Cross Village - Dujarie House on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, with family by his side. Bill was born on October 23, 1931 to Rae (Kinzie) and Paul Farmer in Mishawaka, IN. He attended Central Catholic High School in South Bend....

Apr 24, 2019

Pamela Sue Little, maiden name Nedderman, also Reitz, passed away Wednesday in her home with her children, Shannon Reitz and Stephanie Dockery; her granddaughter, Emily Dockery; her sister, Kimberly Toles; and husband, Larry at her side. Praying for her from a distance were her brothers and sisters: Craig and Joni Nedderman, Biff and Lori Nedderman, Chris Toles; and her first...

Apr 24, 2019

Reuben Walfred Mattson,73, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday afternoon at 3:05pm. Reuben was born September 21, 1945, to the late Eino Jacob and Sylvia Eliina (Hamari) Mattson in Covington, MI. On Nov. 30, 1968, he married the love of his life, Juanita Ritari, at a lovely ceremony in Marquette, MI. She preceded him in death. Two...

Apr 17, 2019

NOTRE DAME – Morton Ziker passed away on Wednesday, April 17th surrounded by his family. He was born on June 25, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to his parents Joe and Molly Ziker. Mort is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Judith; his sister, Gloria (Ben) Golden of Tucson, AZ and brother Bob (Susan) Ziker of Charlotte, NC....

Apr 16, 2019

Charles Sigmund Simon passed away at the age of 79 on April 16th, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynda (Blankstein) Simon; his two daughters, Ellyn Ray (Mark) McCaffrey and Karyn Jaye (Shane) Galloway; and his four loving grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth McCaffrey, Bryan Fuller McCaffrey, Anne Simon Galloway and Zachary Simon...

Apr 15, 2019

Walter “Wally” Horak, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Heritage Point in Mishawaka, IN. He was born September 28, 1940, in Sadow, Poland. He is predeceased by his late, beloved wife of 42 years, Annette (Rumpf) Horak, whom he married on September 26, 1978, as well as his parents Franciszek “Frank” and Stanislawa “Stella” (Skuratowska)...

Apr 14, 2019

Katherine Ann Sieradzki; 81, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1938, to the late Stephen and Josephine (Siderits) Radecki in South Bend. On September 13, 1958, she married the love of her life, Robert Sieradzki. He survives along with their children, Jay and Jill (Lewis) Chamberlain; and two grandchildren, Shannon (Kristina) Kuchik and...

Apr 12, 2019

Pete Ritter, 71, passed away April 12. He is survived by his wife, Ann; 4 children: Marianne (Paul) Troxell, Mel (Maria), Myron (Amber) and Matt (Sandra) Ritter; 20 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Send condolences at McGannHay.com

Apr 4, 2019

MISHAWAKA — Norma Mae (Hans) Walter of South Bend passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019 at Heritage Point Alzheimer’s Facility, Mishawaka, IN. Norma was born on November 29, 1919 in South Bend to the late Valentine and Ethel (Clemens) Hans. Norma and her husband Harry J. Walter were married on September 15, 1945. They were married almost 51 years...

Apr 4, 2019

Apr 4, 2019

Frank, Megan , 31, of Granger, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Apr 4, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN — John T. Bycraft III died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019, after a long illness. John had recently celebrated his 83rd birthday. He died in the loving care of his family at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, Indiana. John is survived by his wife Marjorie (Lane), his four children: Robert (Camille) Bycraft, John...

Apr 3, 2019

Lotaki, Samieula, 59, of South Bend, IN, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Apr 3, 2019

Samiuela K. “Sam” Lotaki, 59, passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2019 after a short illness. Born March 16, 1960 in the Tonga Islands, Sam was the son of the late Lisala and Seimi (Folau) Lotaki. Sam is survived by three children, Adrian Alan Lotaki and Amalia Lotaki of South Bend, and Samantha Lotaki of Mishawaka; three grandchildren: Savannah, Maddex and...

Apr 1, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacquelynn Ann Elizabeth (Keller) DeFauw. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 31, 2019

Michael E. Bronstetter, 68, passed away March 31, 2019. Born February 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Otis and Florence (Fujawa) Bronstetter. Left to cherish his memory are two children, Michael (Kelly) Bronstetter of Mishawaka and Christine (Tom) Whitaker of Mishawaka; three siblings: Susan (Jim) Buda, Barbara (Mike) McKinney, and Thomas (Sandy) Bronstetter; and five grandchildren: Tyler,...

Mar 29, 2019

William R. Smith of Mishawaka passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019. He was born December 21, 1922 in South Bend IN, to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Goss) Smith. His loving wife of 73 years, Marjorie, preceded him in death December 5, 2018. William is survived by daughter Marlene (Michael) Tom; son, Wayne (Jeri) Smith; 2 granddaughters, Marla Smith...

Mar 26, 2019

SOUTH BEND — George Lane Marquardt, 87, passed into heaven to be with his loving wife Prudence, on March 26 2019. George was born in Maywood IL, to the late George and Edith Marquardt. George was preceded in death by his wife Prudence and his brother John. Papa George is survived by four children: Pam (Mike) McPartlan, of Woodland,CA; John...

Mar 25, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN – Lois Langford Berry, 86, of South Bend, Indiana died peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019. Lois was born October 28, 1932 in South Bend to the late Walter and Alice (Joubert) Langford and lived in South Bend for most of her life. The daughter of a Notre Dame professor, and later the wife of a Notre...