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John R. Crump
Nov. 22, 1925 - June 11, 2010
NILES - John R. Crump, 84, passed away on June 11, 2010. He was a three time cancer survivor. Born November 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Rosa Mae Crump. On August 7, 1948, John married Margene C. Shidler. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his nine siblings. He is survived by his son, John L. Crump of Niles; his daughter, Cathy J. Smith of Niles; his grandchildren, Chad Crofoot of Cass and Jenny Kujawa of Niles; his step grandchildren, Amanda Carr of WA and Dawn Cornell of South Bend; his great - grandchildren, Lane, Riley and Drew Crofoot and Kole Kujawa; and his step great - grandchildren, Emika Cornell and Cheyenne and Brett Carr. Mr. Crump was a graduate of Culver High School. He was a 33 Honorary Degree Mason; a member of the Scottish Rite; and a Shriner. He was also a proud US Navy Veteran, having served our country during WWII. No services are being held at this time. Memorial Donations may be made in his name to Hospice at Home.
James R. Wegs
April 23, 1937 – July 14, 2010
MISHAWAKA - James Robert “Bob” Wegs, 73, passed away in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center on July 14, 2010, after a long struggle with Primary CNS Lymphoma.
Born April 23, 1937 in Quincy, IL, he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys (Flynn) Wegs of Mt. Sterling IL. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harry Wegs.
Bob married Joyce Markert on June 13, 1964. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Alison (Richard) Abner of Granger; two grandchildren, Amanda and Ciera Abner; twin sister, Betty (Gene) Jansen and brother, Harold Wegs, both of Quincy, IL.
Reared near the small country town of Mt. Sterling, IL, he graduated from the equally small St. Mary's Academy in 1955. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and spent the next three years sorting parts at an army base in Stuttgart, Germany and traveling around Europe with his army buddies. He had been introduced to a much wider world, so he enrolled in Western Illinois University and obtained his B. S. in Ed. with a major in history in 1963. Continuing his educational career funded by the GI Bill, he became a graduate teaching assistant at Northern Illinois University and was awarded his Ph.D. in 1970.
Bob began his academic career at New York University in Greenwich Village, where he enjoyed all the urban opportunities of attending the opera, the theater and jazz clubs. Then he spent one year as a visiting assistant professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tn. In 1977 he came to teach at the University of Notre Dame' s Dept. of History, where he served as department chairman and ultimately was promoted to full professor. In cooperation with the Holocaust Education Foundation, he introduced the study of the Holocaust at Notre Dame and for many years team taught this course with colleagues from the theology department. Under HEF auspices, he was able to travel to Jerusalem and to Poland to see sites important for the study of the Holocaust. Perhaps his proudest accomplishment was turning a lecture series into what was to become the Nanovic Institute for European Studies; he became the Institute's founding director.
His publications included The Economic Mobilization of Austria during World War I, Growing Up Working Class(a social history completed through oral interviews with elderly Viennese who spoke a German dialect), and Europe Since 1945, which has now come out in six editions and was recently published in an edition in Polish.
Bob's friends and relatives will always remember the aggressive tennis player, the lover of music who even studied the cello in his fifties until he developed “cello elbow”, and the appreciator of good wine.
Bob's family will always appreciate the wonderful medical care he received at the Mayo Clinic and the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester MN and were deeply touched by the always personal concern exhibited by Dr. Brian O'Neill.
Visitation will be Friday (today) from 4 - 7PM at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, SR 23, enter off Cherry Road. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 11AM at the Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to the Food Bank of Saint Joseph County.
Blake Cooper Tuttle
June 7, 2010 – June 8, 2010
MILL CREEK - Blake Cooper Tuttle, was born at 11:05am, Monday, June 7, 2010, to his loving parents Rusty and Kari (Stutzman) Tuttle and brother Aaron. Due to his premature birth at 24 weeks, he died of natural causes peacefully held in the arms of his parents and was born into the sunrise of eternal life at 5:52am, Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
The family deeply appreciates the many prayers of God’s people.
Other survivors besides his parents and brother of Mill Creek include: a brother Anthony Tuttle and a sister Carolyn Tuttle and her daughter Peyton all of South Bend; maternal grandparents: Richard and Georgia Stutzman of Mill Creek; paternal grandparents: Gene and Nancy Tuttle of South Bend as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 3 - 5pm, Saturday, June 19th at the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd. (near Ironwood) followed by a celebration of Blake’s short life at 5pm, with Pastor Tim Boucher of Grace Community Church of South Bend - Mishawaka, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Blake’s memory to: Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601.
Lisa Diane Boyles
Aug. 31, 1966 - June 6, 2010
EDWARDSBURG - Lisa Diane Boyles, 43, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, June 6, 2010, with her family at her side. Born August 31, 1966, she was the daughter of Lee Edwin and Diana Sue (Owen) Nye. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1984, and later in life decided to get her degree in college. She obtained her degree from Brown Mackie College in 2006. She was so happy working as a medical assistant at "For Women Only" part of Elkhart General Hospital. Lisa married James Myron Boyles on August 13, 1988. He survives in Edwardsburg. She was a loving mother to four children, Katie, Leslie, Andrew and Rachel Boyles, all of Edwardsburg. She also leaves behind her mom, Diana Nye of Elkhart; brother, David (Amy) Nye of Elkhart; aunt, Sandy (Lamar Dean) Grabill of Goshen; best friend, Claudia (Mike) Watkins of Niles; and many numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; with a special consideration to nieces and nephews, Valesca, Dakota, Desiree and Alexis Nye, and Jeff (Krista), John and Charlie Staley; and cousin Susie (Matt) Light. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Nye. Lisa will be remembered for her sense of humor that was unpredictable and could light up a room. She was unique and made everyone feel special. She had a captivating smile that could make even the greyest days seem brighter. She had a divine inter - faith that helped her overcome all the obstacles God threw at her and her loved ones. The strength and fight that she had within, shined to the outside, inspiring all who knew her. She believed in living a life of laughter and joy, rather than dwelling on the circumstances we could not change, excepting life for what it was. She found the most happiness in her life from running, spending time in Florida and on the lake in the summertime with her family. She had a way about her that one could not even begin to express in words. During her short time on earth she impacted the lives of the ones she loved so much that it is only natural to be left wanting more. She truly will be missed and loved forever by every life she touched. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 11 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, US 12. Friends may gather one hour prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any TCU Bank, where a Trust is being set up for the children's education.
Thomas Anthony Scarnecchia
December 21, 1942 – May 26, 2010
Granger - Thomas A. Scarnecchia, 67, died May 26, 2010. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Barbara; three daughters, Andrea (Jim) Hawkins of Osceola, Arianne Scarnecchia of Chicago, IL, and Amy (Kevin) Kelley of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Joanna Hawkins; and brother, Patsy Scarnecchia of the Cayman Islands. Visitation will be at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 6 - 8PM today; with a vigil service at 7PM. Funeral Mass will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Saturday,10AM with visitation one hour prior. Donations: Center for Hospice or the V Foundation.
Richard Dale Newcomer, Jr.
September 16, 1950 – May 25, 2010
South Bend - Richard Dale Newcomer, Jr., 59, passed away May 25, 2010. He was the son of the late Richard Dale and Eris Edith (Hay) Newcomer. He is survived by sisters, Sandra (Bud) Smith of South Bend, and Connie (Tony) Rinaldo of Bellevue, MI; and brother, Kevin Newcomer of Perrysburg, OH, currently serving our country in Iraq. His siblings, Linda Nuckles, and Johnny Lee Newcomer preceded him in death. No services are being held. Donations to RiverBend Cancer Services.
Anita Domke Prytz Gettins
May 20, 1918 - Nov. 18, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Graveside services for Anita A. Gettins, 91, who passed away last November will be at 1:30pm, Friday, June 4, 2010 at Sumption Prairie Cemetery. Born in Niles, MI. Surviving children: Ernest Prytz, Jr., John (Andrea) Prytz, Carolyn (Wendel) Lathrop; her brother Elmer Domke; four grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. Predeceased by: two husbands: Ernest Prytz, Sr. and Ed Gettins, her brother Paul Domke, Jr., and her sister Ruth Hancock. Donations to: Boy Scouts of America or American Cancer Society.
Delores A. Fain
April 3, 1925 - May 24, 2010
GRANGER - Mrs. Delores Ann (Dant) Fain, 85, of Granger, passed away Monday morning in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Fain was born in St. Anthony's Hospital, Michigan City, IN, on April 3, 1925, to the late Joseph Leo and Helen Gertrude (Kubath) Dant. In May 1947 she married Richard H. Fain, who passed away August 16, 1970. Delores lost two children before her: Infant Maureen Michaela Fain in September 1957 and Michael Charles Fain in April 2006. Her brother, Joseph L. Dant (Irene), also predeceased her in 1999. She attended Elston High School in Michigan City but when her family moved to South Bend she graduated from John Adams High School. After working in several law offices in Mishawaka and South Bend she gained employment at the University of Notre Dame from which she retired after 28 years service as secretary and administrative assistant in several different departments. After her retirement from full - time employment she continued to transcribe manuscripts for the Holy Cross priests and the Jacques Maritain Center in her office at home. Delores is survived by two daughters, Kevin Kathleen (Douglas) Moore of Fishers, IN, and Cathleen Camille (Mark) Witucki of Granger; a son, Richard Joseph Fain of Fishers; seven grandchildren, Angela M. (Jeff) Cockey, Richard H. Fain II (Leslie), Joseph P. Jacobs, Riley C. Jacobs, Bailey K. Jacobs, David C. Witucki; and Daniel A. Witucki; and two great - granddaughters, Caitlin Noelle Cockey and Riley Claire Cockey. Mrs. Fain kept a beautiful home, enjoyed planting flowers, working on the internet and playing cards, especially Euchre. She was a member and past president of the South Bend Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She loved Notre Dame football, and was a devoted member of St. Pius X Parish in Granger. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM on Wednesday in McGann Hay Funeral Homes, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road) where there will be a Parish Vigil Service at 5pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am, Thursday, May 27, 2010, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Fir Rd. & SR 23, with Monsignor Bill Schooler, officiating, family and friends may call one hour prior to the Mass in church. Entombment at Fairview Mausoleum, Mishawaka, will be later following cremation. Rather than sending flowers the family wishes to have the funds you may have used for that directed to St. Pius X School, 52553 Fir Rd., Granger, IN, 46530.
Elbert O. Smith, Jr.
September 10, 1926 - May 15, 2010
SOUTH BEND – Elbert Owen Smith, 83, of Avilla, IN formerly of South Bend passed away, May 15, 2010 at Your Friends & Neighbors Group Home.
He was born in South Bend to the late Elbert Owen,Sr. and Mable Edith Meyers Smith.
Surviving is sister Sara McIndoe of Ft. Meyers, Fl.
A graveside service and interment, will take place at 1pm Friday, May 28th, in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. McGann Hay Funeral Homes is in charge.
Sean A. Mosser
Aug. 14, 1962 - May 18, 2010
GRANGER - Mr. Sean Andrew Mosser, 47, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. Sean was born on August 14, 1962, in Honolulu, HI. He is survived by his wife, Linda June (Schmidt) Mosser of Granger, IN, whom he married on October 21, 1995. He leaves behind three daughters to cherish his memory: Erin Mosser, age 21, of Jackson, MI, Jordan Mosser, age 12, and Taylor Mosser, age 10, both of Granger, IN. He is also survived by his parents, John Henry and Patricia Ann (Jarrett) Mosser, of Horseshoe Bend, AR, and siblings; Kimber Wheeler of Houston, TX, Kevin (Ana) Mosser of Thermopolis, WY, and Shannon Mosser of Lancaster, NY. Mr. Mosser graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Lambda Chapter. He was an Manufacturing Manager and had recently started his own company. He previously worked for Goodman Manufacturing based in Texas. Sean loved to golf, "he bled golf balls", and was an avid bird hunter and fly fisherman. He loved his work, he also loved to travel but most of all he loved his girls and the beach. A memorial service and gathering is planned for 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 26 at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.). The family will receive guests following until noon in the funeral home. A trust fund has been established at Bank of America in the names of Jordan and Taylor Mosser for their education. Please consider donations to that in lieu of flowers. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or donations may be mailed to Jordan and Taylor Mosser Trust Fund, i/c McGann Hay, 13260 SR 23, Granger, IN 46530.
Catherine E. Polcyn
January 14, 1918 – July 13, 2010
MISHAWAKA – Mrs. Catherine Ella (Curtis) Polcyn, 92, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born in Bradley, IL to Stephen Alex and Bertha P. (Francoeur) Curtis. She was married on August 25, 1925 to Edward J. Polcyn who passed away on February 14, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her 5 sisters Lillian Rajski, Florence Nemeth, Marie Stickler, Margaret Turk, and Marcelline Curtis; and 4 brothers Alex, Amos, John Paul, and Steve. She retired after 24 years in the accounting and billing department of South Bend Stamping later known as Allied Stamping.
Kay was a 1937 graduated of Riley High School. She was Past President of the Army & Navy Club #291 Auxiliary in South Bend. She was a member of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church where she served as Vice - President of the Lady’s Sodality.
She loved reading, family, perfume and fashion and at any family gathering she was always the best - dressed woman. She leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and friends that have fond memories of her.
Internment will take place with privates services held at a later date. McGann Hay, Morning Star Funerals & Cremations is handling the arrangements.
For those wishing to make a memorial donation please do so to your own favorite charity in Kay’s memory.
