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South Bend and Granger, IN Obituaries
Chuck Roemer
Aug 14, 2017
Charles Walter Roemer, 84, died peacefully on August 14, 2017, in the Quinn Memory Care Center at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, Indiana. Chuck was born in South Bend on February 19, 1933, son of William Francis Roemer and Carmel Luther Roemer. His parents preceded him in death along with brothers William, Thomas, Joseph, James, and Walter (who was born...
Denise L. Johnson
Aug 11, 2017
Denise passed away peacefully on Friday at home in her sleep. She was born in Plymouth, IN on February 3, 1954 to Wilburn "Duz" and Darlene (Engel) Johnson. Denise graduated from Rochester High School and recently attended her 45th class reunion. She was a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington and worked as a school psychologist in the South Bend Community...
George Richard Green, Md
Aug 9, 2017
George Richard Green, MD, age 89, died peacefully in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 9, 2017 from complications of heart disease. He was born on February 10, 1928 in Rochester, Minnesota, to his parents George Francis Green, MD and Geraldine McIntyre Green. He attended John Adams High School in South Bend and graduated from Hillsdale College in 1950. After serving in...
Prof. William F. Tageson
Aug 9, 2017
William F. Tageson, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 9 while on vacation in South Haven, Michigan after a day of visiting with his family while enjoying pizza, blueberry pie, and a magnificent sunset. Bill was born in Ludington Michigan to George and Mabel Tageson, the oldest of three brothers. The family soon moved to...
Ruth Markley
Aug 8, 2017
Ruth (Edelstein) Markley, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born October 6, 1929 in New Castle, PA to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Rosenbaum) Edelstein. A sister, Barbara Grant, also predeceased her. On April 1, 1951, Ruth married the love of her life, Joseph Markley, who survives. To their union, they were blessed with two...
Milton Reisman, Od
Aug 7, 2017
Milton Reisman, OD, born 97 years ago, joins Beatrice, his wife of 69 years, on August 7, 2017. Milt, the son of the late Louis and Pauline (Boxer) Reisman, was born on June 16, 1920, in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Luftman (late husband Jeffrey) of Columbus, OH; his daughter, Esta Nickinson (husband David) of...
Mai Phommarath
Aug 3, 2017
GRANGER-Mai Phommarath, 62, passed away August 3, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 10, 1955 in Laos to the late Kham and Moon Thammavong.Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Dean Senebouthyrath; four children, Leaum (Jan) Phommarath of Arkansas, Leng (Calvin Sykeo) Phommarath of Mishawaka, Boualoy Phommarath of Mishawaka; and Mary (Virasack Pholsina) Phommarath of Rhode...
Ara Parseghian
Aug 2, 2017
Ara Parseghian, former Notre Dame football coach, died on August 2nd at his home in Granger. He was born May 21, 1923 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of an Armenian father and a French mother, both immigrants.In 1948 in Greenfield, OH, Ara married Kathleen Davis, who survives. They had three children: Karan (James) Burke, who preceded him in...
Alberta Mae Lupresto
Jul 25, 2017
Alberta Mae Lupresto, 83, passed away unexpectedly in her home July 25, 2017. She was born December 18, 1933 to the late Alfred and Edna (Dankey) Frank. On June 7, 1952, Alberta married Rocco Lupresto, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2011. To their union, they were blessed with six children, Patrick F. of South Bend, Michael A. of...
Steve Lenczowski
Jul 23, 2017
Steve Lenczowski, 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. He was born on October 30, 1918 in South Bend, IN to the late Josef and Mary Lenczowski. He married Beverly Williams on January 22, 1944. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by baby daughter, Linda. Left to cherish his memory are...
Karen Jean “Kerni” O�Brien
Jul 22, 2017
SOUTH BEND-Kerni O'Brien, 61, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2017, after suffering a stroke.She was born in South Bend, IN on February 4, 1956, to the late John and Vada (Kelley) Lonstrom.Left to cherish her memory are: her sister, Diane DeVon of Minneapolis, MN; aunt, Jeanne Marshall of South Bend; nephews, Jeremy and Joseph (Isabel) DeVon; and niece, Sarah...
Eleanor Shirley Dedek
Jul 18, 2017
Eleanor Shirley (Bolender) Dedek passed away peacefully in her home on her 83rd birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 18, 1934 in Felicity, OH to the late Herbert Joel and Genevieve Gertrude (Love) Bolender. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Arnold and Ralph Bolender. On June 14, 1958, Eleanor married the love...
Dick Priebe
Jul 13, 2017
Dick Priebe, Sr., 79, passed away suddenly on the morning of July 16, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska, after enjoying his grandson's wedding with family and friends. Dick was born April 28, 1938 in South Bend, IN to the late Albert and Velma (Davis) Priebe. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Earl Priebe, Jr. Dick is survived by...
Harry Hoyle
Jul 13, 2017
Hoyle, Harry, 76, of South Bend, died Sunday; McGannHay.com , South Bend, IN
Lyman C. Curtis
Jul 13, 2017
Lyman Charles "Curt" Curtis, 82, passed away peacefully July 13, 2017.Curt was born March 9, 1935 in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Winston and Ruth (Albee) Curtis.On September 15, 1957, Curt married the love of his life, Lillian Marie "Ginny" Botma. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three daughters, Robin (Brian) Hart of South Bend,...
Dr. Thomas M. Bajo
Jul 10, 2017
Dr. Thomas M. Bajo died in a whitewater kayaking accident on July 10, 2017 near Red Lodge, Montana, one day before his 68th birthday. Tom was doing what he loved and at a place he loved. The sheriff reported that he had done everything right and could not have prevented his death. Those of us who knew him well, know...
Loretta Planck
Jun 29, 2017
Loretta Planck, 98, of South Bend passed away surrounded by her loving children on June 29, 2017.She was born on June 25, 1919 in Crafton, PA to John and Margaret (Holycross)Bannon and moved to South Bend in 1922.Loretta attended St. Joseph Academy for grade school and South Bend Central High School graduating in 1937. While in high school she was...
Timothy S. Benson
Jun 24, 2017
SOUTH BEND – Timothy Stephen Benson, 65, passed away peacefully June 24, 2017.He was born in Mishawaka on December 19, 1951, to the late Maurice Junior and Dorothy Mae (Zolman) Benson.On December 20, 1975, Tim married the love of his life, Lauren Ann Stefaniak. She survives of South Bend. Also left to cherish his memory are two children: Nicholas R....
Richard L. Harris
Jun 20, 2017
Richard L. Harris passed away peacefully on June 20,2017, just shy of his 91st birthday. He was born June 23, 1926 to the late Roy Edward and Ertice Mildred (Duncan) Harris. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Nathan White. On May 8, 1948, Richard married the love of his life, Barbara (Weaver) Harris. She preceded him in...
Madeline J. Szabo
Jun 18, 2017
Madeline J. (Ketchmark) Szabo, 89, passed away on June 18, 2017. She was born November 29, 1927 to the late Joseph and Margret (Devero) Ketchmark. She was also preceded in death by her seven siblings; and nephew, the closest of whom were her sister and brother-in-law, Arthur and Irene Deranek, and their son, Thomas Deranek. Madeline worked as an AT&T...
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