Danny K. and Marise "Cissy" Gann

Danny K. Gann

October 2, 1947 – May 10, 2026

Marise Ann “Cissy” Gann

 November 27, 1957- May 10, 2026

Danny, 78, and Marise “Cissy” Gann, 68, of South Bend passed away together on Sunday, May 10th at home. Danny was born in Florence, Alabama to L.B. and Wilma (West) Gann on October 2, 1947. Marise Ann “Cissy” Gann was born in South Bend to Jack Wayne and “Betty” A. (Houston) Spillman.

After high school, at the age of 19, Danny began working on the railroad. The United States Army called and he went on to serve proudly. Upon his honorable discharge from his service to the nation, he returned to the railroad. He retired as an engineer after over forty years of service. After completing her high school years, Cissy went to work at Toro/Wheelhorse and then on to St. Mary of the Assumption, Holy Cross Brothers and then University of Notre Dame. They met, fell in love, and on May 3, 1983, in South Bend they married. They shared forty-years together. Danny was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan, enjoyed playing pool and loved motorcycles. Cissy enjoyed watching her sons and later her grandson wrestle, a true wrestling mom. She collected teddy bears and back in the day “Beanie Babies”. She had a green thumb and liked gardening and visiting roadside floral stands. 

They are survived by their children, Dan K. (Halle) Gann of Mishawaka, Shane M. Gann of Kosioscko County, Indiana, Troy B. (Angel) Gann of Lakeville and daughter-in-law- Jessica L. Gann. They were the proud grandparents of twelve and the great grandparents of eleven. Cissy is also survived by her siblings Kim (John) Biskupski and Jack (Debbie) Spillman Jr., both of South Bend and Mike (Donna) Spillman of Osceola. Danny’s sister Brenda Martin of Goshen is also surviving. They were preceded in death by their son, Scott W. Gann on September 16, 2018 along with brothers, Randy Gann and Fred Troutmiller.

There will be a Celebration of their Lives on Saturday, May 16th at the VFW Post 360, 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka from 2:00 until 4:00pm. Cremation is to take place with burial next to their son, Scott, in Sumption Prairie Cemetery of South Bend at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in their names can be made to Mishawaka Troop Town, P.O. Box 231, Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 or online at mtt@mishawakatrooptown.org.

Hanley and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the Gann family with arrangements and wish to express deepest sympathy to all of the Gann’s family and friends.

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