Obituaries
South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
William A. “Bill” King
Nov 6, 2018
William A. King, 90, who until recently lived at Birch Lake, Vandalia, Michigan, died of natural causes on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, at Primrose Retirement Community, Mishawaka, Indiana.Bill was predeceased by his wife, Leila B. King, who died on March 8th, 2017. He is survived by: Karen (Suzy) King, daughter, and Robert (Bob) King, son, Leslie S. King, daughter-in-law, and...
John Singleton
Nov 4, 2018
Orville “John” Singleton, 91, passed away November 4, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. John was born August 29, 1927 in South Bend to the late William and Loverty (Rohr) Singleton. On August 7, 1948, John married the love of his life, Louise Hoyt. She preceded him in death. To their union they were blessed with six children: Linda...
Patricia Elaine Mitchell
Nov 3, 2018
Patricia Elaine Mitchell, 79 of South Bend, Indiana, formerly Patricia Elaine Green of Newburyport, MA, was called home to her heavenly father on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. She was born to the late Theresa B. Green and Harold Everett Green on Valentines Day 1939. She was a wife to her late husband, John J. Mitchell of Ipswich, MA."Patsy," as she...
Judith “Judy” Koopman
Oct 30, 2018
Judy Koopman, age 69, of Cassopolis, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital of a sudden illness. She was born in Vecses, Hungary to Zolton and Ilona (Vas) Tiser, Sr. on August 26, 1949. She was preceded in death by her father.Judy is survived by her mother, Ilona, of Cassopolis; one son: Ronald (Tammy) Beckwith of...
Georgia S. Kourlas
Oct 30, 2018
Georgia, 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday. She was born September 13th 1942 in Filisi Greece, to the late Tim and Penny Karamicas.Left to cherish her memory are: son, Perry Kourlas; husband, Sotirios Kourlas; granddaughter, Krystal Kourlas; daughter-in-law, Karla Kourlas; sister, Bess Colias; and brothers, John Karamicas and Tzanetos Karamicas.Georgia spent many years enjoying her employment at Dainty Maid Bakery, Country...
Chester Clark Gilmore
Oct 30, 2018
Chester Clark Gilmore, Jr., 58, reunited with his wife, Arletha, on Tuesday, Oct. 30th. He was born in South Bend on March 26, 1960 to Chester Gilmore Sr. and Effie (Williams) Rodgers. Chester celebrated 37 wonderful years with the love of his life, Arletha Lee, before she preceded him in death May 3, 2017. His father, Chester Gilmore, Sr.; son,...
Donald Sterling Mccarty, Sr.
Oct 25, 2018
Don McCarty, Sr., 87, entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2018. Born July 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Louis and Georgia (Richmond) McCarty. His brother, John McCarty; and sister, Juanita Fisher, also preceded him in death. On August 1, 1949, Don married the love of his life, Jeanette Ruth Miltenberger. She survives him. To their...
Eleanor Lea Kaufman
Oct 22, 2018
SOUTH BEND — Eleanor Lea Kaufman, 82, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Oct. 22nd at Memorial Hospital. She was born to Harry Louis Kaufman and Philma (Goldfracht) Kaufman in Danbury, Connecticut, on February 28, 1936. Eleanor grew up in Brooklyn, New York and enjoyed a lively social life there. She worked as a dental assistant and...
Norma Jean Fokey
Oct 21, 2018
VANDALIA, MI — Norma Jean (Culp) Fokey, 90, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at her home. She was born to the late Marvin and Vera Culp July 4th 1928 in South Bend, IN. On April 12, 1947 in South Bend she married the love of her life Louis James Fokey. He passed away on September 14, 1987. Norma is survived...
Debra A. Rocha
Oct 19, 2018
Rocha, Debra A., 62, of South Bend, died Friday; McGann Hay, Morning Star Funerals & Cremations , South Bend
Billie Jean Young
Oct 18, 2018
Billie Jean Young, a longtime resident of Lakeville, IN, passed away October 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Billie was born December 15, 1954 in Plymouth, Indiana. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Jason (Karen Rife) Peters of South Bend and Aaron Peters of LaPaz; one granddaughter, Morgan Peters; and two great-grandchildren: Layla Aviles and...
David Arnold
Oct 15, 2018
SOUTH BEND-David Lee Arnold, 50, passed away unexpectedly at work on October 15, 2018, of natural causes.Born November 30, 1967, David was the son of the late Gerald Guy and Margaret (Grimm) Arnold. His brother, Rick Arnold, also preceded him in death.On December 26, 2015, after a long courtship, David married his best friend, Holly Ann Vanderstraaten, who survives him....
Harvey W. Bane
Oct 15, 2018
Mishawaka-Harvey William Bane, 75, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 15, 2018.He was born May 27, 1943 to the late Bennie and Charlotte (Russell) Bane.On July 25, 1986, Harvey married the love of his life, Angelina T. Hernandez. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are six children: Jessica (Joseph, Sr.)...
Vicki Suzan Cook
Oct 13, 2018
MISHAWAKA-Vicki Suzan (Lees) Cook, 63, passed away at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, on October 13. She was born September 28, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana, to Hugh and Beverly (Bradfield) Lees.Vicki is survived by her 2 sons: Michael (Stacy) Cook of Indiana and Robert (Julie) Cook of Alabama; 3 grandchildren: Mitchell, Katelynn, and Steven, who were the light...
Beverly Mackey
Oct 11, 2018
Mackey, Beverly , 78, of South Bend, formerly of TX, died Thursday; McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings
Beverly Anne Mackey
Oct 11, 2018
Beverly Anne Mackey, 78, of Farmers Branch, TX, passed away peacefully in South Bend October 11, 2018. Born in Dallas, TX on March 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Winfield and Opal (Veldman) Scott. On June 20, 1957, Beverly married the love of her life, Charles Brice Mackey. He preceded her in death. Her twin brothers, Winfield...
Mildred F. Vandemotter
Oct 9, 2018
SOUTH BEND – Mildred Frances “Pud” VandeMotter, 96, passed away peacefully October 9, 2018 at the Sanctuary of Holy Cross.Born on May 5, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Jesse” and Frances (Brassell) Cohagan. On November 19, 1949, Mildred “Pud” as she was loving known by her family, married the love of her life...
Dr. John Szakaly
Oct 7, 2018
Dr. John Steven Szakaly, DDS, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday at 9:40am in The Hearth at Juday Creek with family near by. He was born to the late Vincent and Christina (Nemeth) Szakaly in South Bend on April 7, 1927. He was married to the love of his life, Jeanne Arlene Huss, on August 26, 1950 in South Bend....
Pamela S. Reinholtz
Oct 2, 2018
Pamela Suzanne (Wagner) Reinholtz, 69, of Grand Junction, Michigan, passed away Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, of an extended illness.Pam is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Charles; a son also Charles (Theresa); 2 brothers, Michael (Rose) Wagner and David (Crystal) Wagner; 3 grand-children, Chas, Crea, and Corey. There are also many nieces and nephews...
Bertha Baer Cantor
Sep 27, 2018
South Bend — Bertha Baer Cantor passed away peacefully on September 27th in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was 104 years old. Born to Esther (Hoeltzel) and Bernard Baer in Frankfurt Germany on August 15, 1914 on the eve of World War I. The Baer family immigrated to South Bend through Ellis Island seven years later. She had a love of...
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