Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
2313 E. Edison Rd.
South Bend, Indiana
Evan Sobecki Obituary
GRANGER - Due to a tragic automobile accident, Evan Donald Sobecki, 24, left this earth early Sunday morning to be with his Jesus forever. Evan was born in Mishawaka and is survived by his parents, Gregory Joseph and Diana Lynn (Birk) Sobecki of Granger. Other survivors include his two older brothers, Ryan J. (Alysen) Sobecki of Mishawaka and Adam C. (Erin) Sobecki of Granger; his grandmothers, Joyce Birk of Mishawaka and Geraldine Sobecki of Mishawaka; maternal aunt, Carrie (Chuck) Cealka and family of Cassopolis; paternal uncle, Kenneth (Lynn) Sobecki and family of Niles; and paternal aunt, Sharon (Kevin) Toth and family of Mishawaka. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Sara Izdepski, of Granger. Evan is survived by many friends, too numerous to count. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edward Sobecki and Donald Birk. Evan was a 2006 graduate of Penn High School where he played and excelled in football and baseball as well as being a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout his life, Evan helped improve his community through selfless acts of volunteering. He went four years to Wabash College where he also played football and served in leadership in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Evan enjoyed playing golf and also played on a local church softball team. He previously attended Granger Missionary Church where he was involved in the youth group. He recently helped establish Surface Revival LLC where he was employed. Visitation will be TODAY from 3-8 pm at Granger Missionary Church, 50841 Birch Rd, on the corner of SR 23 near the Michigan state line. Funeral services will also be held at the church, on Saturday at 11 am. Rev. Earl Smith will officiate. The family wishes that those wanting to honor Evan's memory please consider making a memorial donation rather than sending flowers to: McGann Hay Funeral Homes, 2313 E. Edison Rd., 46615 to help defray funeral expenses and life obligations. Condolences or memories may be shared with the family at: www.McGannHay.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Evan Sobecki
Mary Stines
June 29, 2012
Dear Greg and Diana:
Since learning of this terrible tragedy your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Evan was an incredibly talented athlete and we know are proud you were of his accomplishments. The world has truly lost an outstanding young man. We have been blessed to have known him.
Russ and Mary Stines
Mary Kay Hyduk
June 27, 2012
Dear Greg and Diana
May the Lord give you the strength to bear this terrible tragedy. Evan was a reflection of the love that you gave to him every day of his life. Evan may you rest in the arms of our Lord.
Mary Simko
June 26, 2012
Greg and Diana: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. With deepest sympathies: Joseph, Mike, Frank, and Mary Simko
June 24, 2012
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you on the loss of Evan. Our son Josh Linthicum also went to Wabash and played football with Evan. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Linthicum, Springfield, Oh
Keim Houser
June 23, 2012
Just learned of this tragedy. May the peace of God help to soften the heartache and blessed memories fill the days ahead.
June 23, 2012
Greg and Diana,
You probably don't remember me, Mark Knuth where Evan an I have great memories during Boy Scout Leadership with Tom Evans. I am very saddened by this and my heart and prayers are with you. God Bless Evan Mark
Mark Cevallos '99
June 23, 2012
Rest in Peace, Evan. Prayers to his friends and family from the Wabash family.
Pat & Heather Maure
June 23, 2012
Greg and Diana, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of your son Evan. May God help you through this most diffcult time.
June 23, 2012
Dear Sobecki Family: The Lord works in strange ways! Please know our hearts ache in receiving such trying news. Having been Evan's position coach at Wabash and being a friend of the family makes this news very sad.
God Bless,
Steve & Judy House
Karen Lesch
June 23, 2012
Diana and Greg,
My heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers and know that God's loving arms are around you to support you and comfort you.
Debbie Cherryholmes
June 23, 2012
Greg and Diana - I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim Morris
June 23, 2012
Evan was a great young man who lived his life with integrity and honor. Since the time I met Evan and coached him, God had blessed his life with the ability to see life at a deeper level. Evan will always hold a special place in my life and my memories. God bless your family and the great hope we will all celebrate together again with our Lord.
The Van Duyn Family
June 23, 2012
Greg and Diana,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family over the loss of Evan. May God give all of you strength at this most difficult time and comfort you. Our memories with Evan thru Penn Baseball and Wabash College will always remain in our hearts. He was truly an amazing young man that made a difference in so many peoples lives. His spirit will live on.
June 22, 2012
Our most sincere condolences to Greg, Diana, Adam, Erin, Ryan, Alyson, Grandma Sobecki, Grandma Birk, Aunt Sharon, Uncle Kevin, Chelsea, Kyle, and the rest of the Sobecki family. Our hearts are heavy and so sad about the loss of sweet Evan. We wish you peace, comfort, and strength at this difficult time.
-Matt and Jen Volker
Barb and Tony Petrowsky(Zamiatowski)
June 22, 2012
Greg and Diana and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, with deepest sympathy...............
Lynda Corbridge
June 22, 2012
Diana I am so sorry to hear about your son, Evan, and I know it has to be a terrible time for you and family. I will keep you in my prayers in the coming days, weeks, and hope your faith gets you thru this loss. May God be with you.
June 22, 2012
Our family holds Evan fondly in our thoughts and your family is in our prayers.
The Haney Family, Granger
Jim Riester
June 22, 2012
My Heart is heavy and with tears in my eyes I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I wonder as a believer the timing that our Lord has for us. We suffer with here on earth with holes in our hearts, but Evan is now with his Loving Heavenly Father doing the great things he started here on earth. I had the privilege of pitching for Evan and against him in the Church softball league, and Evan and his brothers Adam and Ryan have been the most pleasure being around always encouraging and uplifting. Evan we love you and will see you soon...
John and Cynthia Huemmer
June 22, 2012
To the Sobecki family... Our family grieves for you and pray that Evan will continue to spread love and goodness through the works of others. John really enjoyed coaching Evan. I know he will be missed.
Bob Pawlicki
June 22, 2012
Sobecki Family-
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Evan. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Greg Bitsko
June 22, 2012
Greg, Diana and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Evan was not just an extremely good athlete, but an upstanding young man. He touched many lives with hisi infectious smile warm personality. He will be missed by all.
Greg, Suzanne and John Bitsko
Stoney Dankert
June 22, 2012
Ryan and Adam,
Daryl and I pray for comfort for your family.
Stoney Dankert
Dave Melander Family
June 22, 2012
The Sobecki Family-
Our deepest sympathy to you on the tremendous loss of Evan. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Felicia Bodtke
June 22, 2012
Evan was an amazing individual. He also brought light wherever he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to his grieving family!
Kay Hill
June 22, 2012
Dear Sharon and Kevin, What a loss to your family and Evan's friends. Malcolm and I pray the Lord keep his arms around all of you and comfort you now and in the coming days. Love, Kay
Kevin & Ashley (DeMeulenaere) Selesky
June 22, 2012
May God guide down the path of strength during this difficult time. God Bless You.
Carolyn (Kruk) Lidgard
June 22, 2012
Greg & Diana,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Evan. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
(former neighbor from Pam Dr.)
Robyn Springman-Karkiewicz
June 22, 2012
Greg & Diana,
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Chandler
June 22, 2012
Evan was such a kindhearted individual. I can't say how sorry I am for his loss. Heaven will be a much brighter place with him in it. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was touched by such an amazing and caring person. Sending all my love....
Bob Wales (Cracker Barrel)
June 22, 2012
Greg,
I'm sorry for your loss. I only recently meet You and Evan through the business. I could tell that night you two were doing the work you were really proud of him. He was very energetic and really excited about the business. Again I'm sorry for your families loss.
June 22, 2012
Evan was such a special person. We are all better for having known him. Your family is in our prayers.
Michael Horvath
June 22, 2012
Greg and Diana, My deepest sympathies and condolences to you on the loss of Evan. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Mackin
June 22, 2012
So sorry for your the loss Gregg and family! You are in our prayers!
The Romanski Family!
Alberta Garrison
June 22, 2012
NO ONE should out live their child. May God's light shine as you walk this dark road in your life. Greg, I know Manuel would want me to share our deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of Evan. For your family and loved ones may you keep your eyes on God's way and remain strong.
June 22, 2012
Evan was a wonderful person! His smile could light the room. Penn's Class of '06 will forever miss him.
The GJ Berlakovich family
June 22, 2012
Greg & Diana,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God grant eternal rest upon him.
Stephen Webb
June 22, 2012
Evan was a special student at Wabash, one of my favorites, a great young Christian man, and I am deeply saddened and sorrowed by his loss, but I know he is with Jesus now.
June 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of sadness.
- The Fitzgerald's
Kathleen Sobecki
June 22, 2012
May God grant you the strength you need to endure this terrible loss. Take comfort that Evan is in God's loving embrace and that our family is praying for you all.
Love,
Kathy
Joe & Maureen Sassano
June 22, 2012
Sobecki Family-
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Evan. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Williams
June 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers Diana to you and your family, what a terrible tradegy and loss. My heart goes out to you.
June 22, 2012
No words can express how deeply saddened we are at the loss of your most loving and kind Evan. We are praying for you.
Tom,Sue,Stephen,Katie and Jeff
June 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are you Diana and Greg. Our deepest sympathy.
Penny & Greg
Laura, Drew & girls
June 22, 2012
We love you all and you are in our prayers. Evan was a wonderful young man and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Jeanne Beers
June 22, 2012
Please know that we will hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this very dark time. Our hearts are aching.
Jeff and Jeanne Beers and Family
Showing 1 - 45 of 45 results
Make a Donation
in Evan Sobecki's name
Memorial Events
for Evan Sobecki
Funeral services provided by:
McGann Hay Funerals, Cremations, and Gatherings - University Chapel2313 E. Edison Rd., South Bend, IN 46615
How to support Evan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Evan Sobecki's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
