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Robert L. "Bob" Wohlever Jr.
June 9, 1932 - July 13, 2010
NOTRE DAME - Robert L. "Bob" Wohlever Jr., a man who put God and his family first, and always had a song in his heart, entered this world on a beautiful note on June 9, 1932, in Amherst Hospital. St. Joseph, the patron saint of families, became intertwined with Bob's life, starting at an early age.
His younger years were spent attending St. Joseph elementary school and church where his strong faith was born as an altar boy.
His high school years were spent at Amherst High School.
During his time there, his love for people and social involvement bloomed.
Bob played football, ran track, and served as president of his junior class. He was a member of the Drama, French and Latin clubs, Boys State, and various other activities before graduating in 1950. Showing his love and devotion to our country, he served in the Naval Air Force from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War. Emerging as a leader among his peers, Bob was an instructor at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he taught Instrumental flying and other flying - related courses.
While his professional life was flying high, his love life truly began to soar when he met the woman who would change his life, Margaret Susko.
The courtship began after Bob took a job at the Thew Shovel Co. following his time in the military, where he excelled as an Export Manager. Bob and Margaret were married in 1958 in South Amherst and started a life together in Lorain, Ohio. Out of their love, five children, Kevin, Terry, Roberta, Rebecca and Timothy, were born at St. Joseph Hospital between 1960 and 1968. While raising his young family, Bob flourished as a salesman for several prestigious companies including Atlantic Container Lines, French Lines, Japan Lines, and many others. All the while, he still made time for one of his passions, performing on stage. He was an active member of the Workshop Players where he sang, danced and played the lead in several productions. His service to the church was also never far from his heart. He was a Lector, Lay Minister and served on the Parish Council at all of the churches he attended throughout the years.
In his spare time, he loved volunteering as a Boy Scout leader, fishing, photography, good music, gardening, camping, sports, and tooling leather.
Many of Bob's leather artistries were distributed worldwide.
In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great - grandchildren.
At 78 years old, Bob passed away on July 13th surrounded by his loving family at his home in Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame.
To quote one of his favorite movies,
The Sound of Music, "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window." On that day, a window was opened for Bob in heaven. While his song may have ended here on Earth, it will always play on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Francis; his parents, Robert and Myrtle Wohlever; his brother, Dennis (Skip) Wohlever, and his sister, Barbara Wohlever. Survivors include sons, Kevin Lee (Barbara), Terrence Alan and Timothy David (Tami) Wohlever; daughters, Roberta Lynne (Bradley) White and Rebecca Ann (David) Krueger; and sisters, Patricia Phillips and Carol Dostall; along with eight grandchildren and two great - grandchildren.
Two separate services will be held for Bob, one in Indiana and the other in Ohio.
On Thursday, July 15th, a mass celebrating Bob's life will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Indiana. It will begin at 11 a.m., with a visitation in the church one hour prior to the Mass. The family will receive friends at Hempel Funeral Home at 373 Cleveland Avenue in Amherst, Ohio, on Friday, July 16th, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, July 17th, from 9 to 10 a.m. A funeral Mass for Bob will be held Saturday in St. Joseph Church at 200 St. Joseph Drive in Amherst, beginning at 10:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery immediately following the service. Please send donations to St. Pius X Catholic Church, to the American Cancer Society , or to Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. McGann Hay and Hemple Funeral Homes are handling the arrangements.
Cheryl L. Leisenring
Dec. 26, 1946 - July 8, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Cheryl Lynn Leisenring, 63, passed away on Thursday, July 8th. Survivors include her uncle, Johnny Batiz, and cousins, Andrew Batiz and Sharyce Secondo. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly. There will be no visitation or services. Contributions may be made in her memory to help with expenses at McGann - Hay, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46615.
Debra M. Sax
January 2, 1944 – July 11, 2010
WESTVILLE – Debra Marcy (Kessler) Sax, 64, of Westville died in Valparaiso Hospice Center on Sunday. Born: Chicago, IL to Jacob and Elaine (Spivak) Kessler. Owner of Checks 4 Cash retired Nov. 30, 2006 after 16 yrs. Married Marshall A. Sax in Gary, IN on Jan. 13, 1968. He survives with three children including Jeffery E. Sax of South Bend, Graveside services were Monday at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka.
Duane L. Holte
Oct. 22, 1945 - July 10, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Duane Louis Holte, 64, of South Bend, died on Saturday evening surrounded by family and loved ones following a valiant fight with cancer. Duane was born October 22, 1945, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, to the late John Holte and Ethylrita (Schafer) Holte, and was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Holte, and sister, Diane Holte. Duane is also survived by his loving wife, Mari (Marvel) Holte; brothers, Dennis Holte (Barbara), David Holte (Michelene) and Dean Holte (Nancy); sons, Duane Louis Holte II and Brian Paul Holte; grandson, Austin Jacob Holte; and mother - in - law, Helen N. Wilfing. After growing up in the Chicago area, Duane served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he moved to California, living in San Jose and Los Angeles before returning to Chicago, IL, to work for West Suburban Limousine. On May 17, 1986, he married Mari Denise (Marvel) Holte in Granger, IN. Duane and Mari moved to South Bend in 1987, where Mr. Holte was employed by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross until his retirement in 2006. Duane loved to be active. He was an avid bowler, billiards player and fisherman, spending time at his lake cottage at Camp Wildwood in Edwardsburg, MI. He loved boating, fishing and being on the water. He spoke often of his friends at the lake, whom he considered like family. Another of Duane's passions was shooting pool. In 2008, with his son, Duane II, he proudly represented the Clay Pub in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Nine Ball Doubles Tournament. Being from the Chicagoland area, Duane loved to root for the Cubbies and Da Bears! The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame had a true fan in Duane. Fair or foul, good seasons and bad, he stood by his team, even attending the 1991 Hawaii game at Hawaii, and cheered them "onward to victory." Watching classic cowboy movies and action thrillers with his grandson, Austin, was a joy for Duane and became a weekly event for the pair. He loved God, his family and, of course, Notre Dame football. His easy smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank the excellent doctors and staff at the Veterans Administration Hospitals in Fort Wayne, IN, and Marion, IN, as well as the staff at Regency Place, South Bend, for their quality care and many kindnesses shown. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the McGann Hay Morning Star Funeral Home, 21275 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN. Service will begin at 12:30 pm. Dress is Camp Wildwood casual. Go Clay Pub!
Margaret L. Petrie
June 26, 1920 - July 8, 2010
GRANGER - Margaret Louise (Buchanan) Petrie, 90, of Granger, passed away Thursday, July 8th, in her residence. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert James and Christine Carlene (Granell) Buchanan. On November 19, 1955, she married Harry Petrie, who passed away in September 1987. Margaret was employed as a secretary by Oliver Chilled Plow Works, later White Farm Equipment, until her retirement in 1955. She was a member of Delta Theta Chi, Epsilon Chapter Social Sorority, Granger Lions Club, First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsburg, the Women's Group at the church, and was involved with the PHM Schools PTA. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Chrissie Mac Kenzie of South Bend; a brother, William J. Buchanan of South Bend; grandchildren, Tammy (Alec) Breden of Granger, Sarah Mac Kenzie of South Bend, Michael (Marianne) DePoy of Plymouth, Terry (Susan) DePoy Jr. of Denver, CO, and Rene (Carol) Secor of Dowagiac; a stepdaughter, Vesta Principe of Port Charlotte, FL; a niece, Susan (Robert) Smith of South Bend; two nephews, John (Cheryl) Buchanan of Plano, TX, and Greg (Linda) Buchanan of Brownsburg, IN; and six great - grandchildren. She was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Joann Morrison. A memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road), with Rev. Scott P. Scheel, pastor of Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, officiating, with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial of her ashes will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Frances M. O'Leary
June 17, 1923 - July 8, 2010
NORTH CAROLINA - Frances Marie Guesno O'Leary, 87, formerly of Long Island, NY, and South Bend, IN, passed away in Flat Rock, NC, on July 8, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, and son, Richard. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Diane); daughter - in - law, Linda O'Leary; granddaughters, Patti Ogle (Bryan), Megan Leyes (Chris) and Erin O'Leary; grandsons, Daniel and Kevin O'Leary; great - granddaughters, Cori and Grace Ogle; and great - grandson, Cale Ogle. Committal services will be held on Thursday, July 15, at 11:00 AM in the mausoleum at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Richard O'Leary Memorial Fund (112 Joyce Center, Univ. of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556); the Four Seasons Hospice of Hendersonville, NC (http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/donate.php); or to the American Cancer Society . A memorial service in Arden, NC, will be announced at a later date.
M. Maxine Dokey
Feb. 19, 1923 - July 7, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Mary Maxine Dokey, 87, of the Golden Living Center, died Wednesday in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Maxine was born on February 19, 1923, in Cassopolis, MI, to the late Beryl and Anice (Bailey) Hoyt. She retired as a housekeeper after 10 years at Howard Johnson's. She was married on December 23, 1939, in New Carlisle, IN, to Orville K. Dokey, who passed away on October 8, 1981. Maxine loved to listen to CAT Country 99.9 on the radio and country & western music. She is survived by her children, Larry (Janet) Dokey of Mishawaka, Terry (Nancy) Dokey and Mary (Bill) Paulus, both of South Bend; 12 grandchildren and 24 great - grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Rickey in 1992, a sister, Helen Korp, and a brother, Elis "Jerry" Hoyt. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 13th, at 1:00 p.m. in the McGann Hay Funeral Home's University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road at Ironwood, Rev. Ronald Drake, pastor of Forestbrook Missionary Church, officiating. Burial of the ashes will follow at Sumnerville Cemetery, Sumnerville, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to McGann Hay to help with funeral and cemetery marker expenses.
William E. Dvorak Jr.
Feb. 12, 1928 - July 8, 2010
SOUTH BEND - William E. Dvorak, Jr., 82 of Cassopolis and South Bend, passed away in Dujarie House at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Bill was born in South Bend on February 12, 1928, the eldest son of William J. and Eulalia (Niesen) Dvorak. He was a 1945 graduate of South Bend Central Catholic High School, South Bend. Bill was an insurance agent and the father of seven children. He was a loving brother, father, grandfather and great - grandfather. Bill was active in the Knights of Columbus; the Boy Scouts; and an avid gardener. He enjoyed time with his family at his home on Diamond Lake. Mr. Dvorak was US Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Norman Dvorak. His brother, Richard (Margie) Dvorak and his sister, Suzanne (John) Ferry survive him, as well as his aunt, Sister Mary Elizabeth Niesen, C.S.C. Bill is survived by his seven children, Michael (Kathleen) Dvorak, Patrick (Wendy) Dvorak, Kathie (Guy) Miranda of Warren, Ohio, Margaret "Peggy" (Bernie) Bolka of Cassopolis, Suzanne (Bruce) Michaels, Daniel (Robyn) Dvorak of Manhattan Beach, CA, and William Dvorak III of Ventura, CA. He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren and six great - grandchildren. Grandchildren, Ryan (Angie) Dvorak, Todd (Sarah) Dvorak, Sean Dvorak, Brett (Sofie) Dvorak, Carrie (Steve) Brennan, Brady Dvorak, Casey Dvorak, Tyler Dvorak, Lindsay Dvorak, Erica (Jim) Lomax, Nicole (Will) Mayfield, B.J. (Courtney) Bolka IV, Lee Bolka, Erin Michaels, Wesley Michaels, Brittany Michaels, Adrienne Michaels, Stacy Dvorak, William Connor Coit, and Alexandra Dvorak. Great - grandchildren; Lily Mayfield, Liam Mayfield, Lila Mayfield, Oliver Dvorak, Caroline Dvorak, and J. Bolka V. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in McGann Hay Granger Chapel, 13260 S.R. 23 (enter off Cherry Rd). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Fir & SR 23, where friends may call from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to mass. Entombment will follow in Riverview Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to: Potawatomi Greenhouses, 2105 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615. Green Houses, Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615.
