Obituaries

South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries

Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Lee

Feb 1, 2019

Lee, Dorothy , 83, of Granger, died Friday; McGann Hay, Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Jean Mercedes Day Hauflaire

Jean Mercedes Day Hauflaire

Feb 1, 2019

SOUTH BEND — Jean Mercedes Day was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 7, 1927 to Eugene and Barbara Day, their only child. Jean grew up blocks from the 76th Street beach on Lake Michigan, and from an early age, had a love for the water. Jean and her girlfriends spent their summers at the beach. In the evenings, they...

Dennis  M. Batten

Dennis M. Batten

Jan 31, 2019

Dennis Michael Batten, 71, passed away January 31, 2019. He was born September 26, 1947 to the late Vernon and Esther (Kreps) Batten. He is survived by two siblings: Cheryl (Chris) McCarthy of South Bend and Terry (Marcia) Batten of Niles; and many loving nieces and nephews. Dennis was loving and kind to everyone he met and had a gift...

Warren Pepperdine

Warren Pepperdine

Jan 30, 2019

Pepperdine, Warren , 87, of South Bend, died Wednesday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings

Dr. Max E. Helman, Do

Dr. Max E. Helman, Do

Jan 30, 2019

GRANGER – Max E. Helman, DO, FACOFP distinguished, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, on Wednesday January 30, 2019. Dr. Helman was born on September 22, 1935, in Huntington, New York, to the late Max and Rose (Boccia) Helman. Dr. Helman married his wife Sharon Wozny on December 1, 1982. For forty years they shared a...

Mary  Alice Kroll

Mary Alice Kroll

Jan 26, 2019

Kroll, Mary Alice, 73, of NILES, died Saturday; McGann Hay’s American Cremation Society , South Bend

Mary  Alice (Byers)  Kroll

Mary Alice (Byers) Kroll

Jan 26, 2019

BERRIEN SPRINGS –Mary Alice (Byers) Kroll closed her eyes and went to sleep peacefully at Chalet home in Niles Michigan January 26, 2019. She was able to say goodbye to family members who visited during the last month. Mary was born Nov. 26, 1946 the fourth of five children born to Lowell and Willie Kate Byers in Noblesville Indiana. Mary...

Dr. Gene Jerome Schirmer

Dr. Gene Jerome Schirmer

Jan 25, 2019

Schirmer, Dr. Gene Jerome, 85, of GRANGER, died Friday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel

Troy  L. Stalvey,  Sr.

Troy L. Stalvey, Sr.

Jan 24, 2019

ELKHART — Troy passed away on January 24, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. He lived a long and productive life. Troy was born on October 20, 1939 to William and Louise Stalvey in Vero Beach, Florida. On June 12, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janet Gergely. They enjoyed 59 years together and raised four wonderful children:...

Joan  E. Davies

Joan E. Davies

Jan 22, 2019

South Bend, IN – Joan Ellis Davies, 100, of South Bend Indiana passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in her home at The Sanctuary at St. Paul’s in South Bend, IN. Her family would like to thank the tremendous staff that took exceptional care of her at St Paul’s. Joan was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 16, 1918...

Alfred  Alexander Nelson,  Iii

Alfred Alexander Nelson, Iii

Jan 19, 2019

Alfred Alexander Nelson, III, 86, passed away peacefully January 19, 2019, at The Hearth at Juday Creek. Born August 7, 1932, in Evanston, IL, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Gnemi) Schuchman and Alfred Alexander Nelson, II. His brother, Nathan Nelson, also preceded him in death. On January 28, 1956, Al married the love of his life, Margaret...

Martin  H. Rowe

Martin H. Rowe

Jan 18, 2019

South Bend-Martin H. Rowe, 84, passed away peacefully January 18, 2019.Born May 15, 1934, Martin was the son of the late Homer and Charlotte (Koch) Rowe. His first wife, Shirley Smith Cripe, also preceded him in death.He is survived by his wife, Addie Christine Rowe; brother, Jonathon Rowe of Eastham, MA; and nephew, Guy Rowe of South Bend, IN.Martin proudly...

Ralph  A. Stogsdill

Ralph A. Stogsdill

Jan 14, 2019

South Bend - Ralph Allen Stogsdill, 64, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday. Ralph was born in South Bend, IN on June 7, 1954 to the late Homer and Lucille (Hopper) Stogsdill. Also preceding him in death, were his wife, Janice Stogsdill; son, Robert "Robbie" Stogsdill; and sister, Connie Warner.Ralph or "Ralphie" will be missed by his...

Margaret  P. Yorey

Margaret P. Yorey

Jan 14, 2019

SOUTH BEND – Mrs. Margaret P. Yorey, 85, passed away peacefully at home Monday with her loving husband and son by her side. Mrs. Yorey was born on November 5, 1933 in Manhattan, NYC, NY to the late Jose’ and May (Griffiths) Palacios. On July 29, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY she married the love of her life Joseph Anthony Yorey...

Prof. Timothy J. Gilbride, Ph.D

Prof. Timothy J. Gilbride, Ph.D

Jan 12, 2019

July 28, 1966 – January 12, 2019GRANGER, IN- Professor Timothy J. Gilbride, Ph. D., 52, the Steve and Anne Odland Chair for Marketing in the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame, passed away peacefully at the Elkhart Hospice House early Saturday morning near his family.Tim was born in Medina, OH on July 28, 1966 to Virginia...

Marvin  A. Goldstein

Marvin A. Goldstein

Jan 10, 2019

South Bend – Marvin Aaron Goldstein, 83, passed away after a long battle from pancreatic cancer, on Thursday, Jan. 10th at his home. Marvin was born Oct. 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Bella (Kravitz) and Samuel Goldstein. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Ruth Singer. He is survived by his wife; Barbara (Purey)...

Dorothy  Lynne Fisher

Dorothy Lynne Fisher

Jan 9, 2019

Dorothy Lynne Fisher, 83, passed away peacefully January 9, 2019, after a lengthy illness.Born October 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Lillon (Garlock) Conklin.She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 42 years, Wayne R. Fisher of Granger, IN; two sons, Michael P. Adams of Bloomington, IN and Benn J. Adams...

Richard  S. Szabo

Richard S. Szabo

Jan 4, 2019

GRANGER – Richard Steven Szabo, 80, passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 4th. Richard was born in South Bend, Indiana to Alex Szabo and Margaret (Schwartz) Pekari on Oct. 18, 1938. They precede him in death. On Sept. 17, 1960 he married Patricia Hickey. Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia; their son, Steve (Mary) Szabo; sister, Suzanne Blain;...

Ronald “Ron” Perry Como

Ronald “Ron” Perry Como

Jan 2, 2019

GRANGER –Ronald “Ron” Perry Como of Granger, IN born on January 15th, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Roselle Bellino Como and Perino Ronald “Perry” Como, had gone to meet his maker at the age of 78 on January 2nd, 2019. He “Went Home” surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ron attended the University...

Timothy  Mark Meagher

Timothy Mark Meagher

Dec 31, 2018

Timothy Mark Meagher joined his beloved savior on December 31, 2018 at the age of 55. He was born on October 3, 1963 to James Meagher, Jr. and Lucille Meagher in Beatrice, Nebraska. Tim was the youngest of nine children. He married Calla Meagher on December 19, 1991 in Longmont, Colorado. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, James...

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