In Memory
Mary Ann (Van Wynsberghe) Shanley
Oct 29, 1938 - Oct 1, 2026
Mary Ann Shanley, 87, of Granger, Indiana passed away Thursday October 1, 2026. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 29, 1938 to Leon and Patricia (McLean) Van Wynsberghe. Mary Ann and her husband Paul celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on September 7, 2025.
Mary Ann was proceeded in death by her daughter Pauline McTighe, parents, husband, brother Christopher Nicodemus, aunt Marguerite Pluta and her husband Harry, and nephew Jason Ashley.
She is survived by her sister Kathleen “Kitt” (Kenny) Gross, daughter Margaret “Peggy” (McTighe) Rose, son-in-law Michael “Mike” Rose Sr., grandchildren Sarah (Eric) Kraft, Grace Rose, and Michael Rose Jr., great grandchildren Charlotte “Lottie” and Hattie Kraft, cousins Corrine (Larry) Kjeldsen and Celeste (Steve) Blank, nephews Joshua (Beth) Evans and William “Billy” Conard and nieces Hannah (Adam) Sickler and Amanda (Matt) Gross.
Mary Ann graduated from John Adams High School and became a secretary for Studebaker. She was an antique dealer for more than 55 years who owned and operated a small antique store, set up at shows and had a booth at Niles Four Flags Antique mall for many years. Mary Ann loved seasonal decorating, cooking, attending the Shipshewana auction on Wednesday mornings, going out to breakfast and family celebrations.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary Ann’s honor may be given to her grandson’s GoFundMe at gofund.me/e77307c9
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with her care.
Source: Legacy.com
10/09/2026 EJS
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