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Astrid I. Heminger
May 30, 1918 - April 4, 2003
Astrid I. Voreis Heminger, age 84, residing on Refrew Drive, South Bend, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2003 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where she was admitted on Thursday. She was born May 20, 1918 in Culver, Indiana as the daughter of Gustaf & Linnea (Borin) Swanson and has lived in South Bend since 1951 coming from Culver. On January 19, 1941 in Culver, she married
Glenn W. Voreis who passed away in February 1975. Then on August 29, 1980 in South Bend she married
William L. Heminger. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2003. She is survived by three sons, Kent (Sandy) Voreis; Charles (Francine) Voreis, both of South Bend; and Richard (Kathryn) Voreis of Dallas; TX: a step-daughter, Gail (Raymond) Cunningham of Columbia, SC; a step-son, Thomas (Kathleen) Heminger of South Bend; and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Heminger served as a Distributor for Vanda Beauty Counselor Cosmetics for 37 years. She has been a member of Order of Eastern Star Plymouth Chapter #26 since 1936 where she was also a Past Worthy Matron; a member of the Ladies Auxillary of Avalon Grotto; Zion United Church of Christ and the Women’s Guild of the Church. She was also an avid Bridge Card player. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, in Zion United Church of Christ, 715 E. Wayne Street, South Bend. Rev. John von Lackum, pastor will officiate. Entombment will follow at Riverview cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday in the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, where members of Plymouth Chapter #26, OES will conduct a memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to services Monday at the Church. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Heminger may be offered to Zion United Church of Christ.
Forrest G. Black
April 5, 1912 - January 28, 2003
Forrest Glenn Black, 90, residing on Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, IN, formerly of Fern Way, South Bend passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at Hamilton Grove Communities, New Carlisle. He was employed in Sales at Levy Ward Grocery Company and then manager of Self Service Wholesale Grocery Company, South Bend retiring in 1972 after 32 years of service in the grocery industry. Mr. Black was born on April 5, 1912 in Cobden, IL to Robert and Lula M. (Ferrill) Black and in 1936 moved to South Bend, IN coming from Cobden. On June 13, 1936 in Marion, IL he married
Sylvia I. Cerney, who preceded him in death on February 22, 2001. Mr. Black is survived by three daughters, Glenda I. (Don) Stanley and Peggy J. (Richard) Wesolowski both of Granger, IN and Janice K. (Robert) Vernia of Carmel, IN; three grandchildren, Rhonda (Thomas) Niespodziany and Randy (Tammy) Stanley both of South Bend, and Tracy (Ron) Rosenfeld of Palatine, IL and four great grandchildren, Emily Grace Rosenfeld of Palatine, Il; Christi Niespodziany, T.J. Niespodziany and Ed Niespodziany all of South Bend. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Black was a fifty year member of Central United Methodist Church where he served on the Treasurer Board, Administrative Board, Pastor Parish Committee, and Trustee’s Board. He was currently a member of Evangel Heights United Methodist Church, South Bend. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Black was an avid golfer and after retirement worked at Erskine Golf Course as a starter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2003 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. Rev. Sam Oliver will officiate. Entombment will follow at Riverview Mausoleum, South Bend. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Mr. Black may be given to Hamilton Communities, Inc., c/o Bus Fund, P.O. Box 836, New Carlisle, IN, 46552 or to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Denver "Denny" B. Boling
November 27, 1942 - March 15, 2003
Denver “Denny” Bruce Boling, age 60 of Greenlawn Ave., Osceola died at 8:07 am, March 15, 2003 in Elkhart General Hospital. On November 27, 1942 in Ashland, KY he was born to the late Bruce & Irene (Crabtree) Boling. Denny was employed with Verizon, as a Lineman & Repairman and was a member of the Moose Lodge of Elkhart. Denny is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Terry) King of Osceola, two sons, Danny (Linda) Boling and Sgt. Craig Allen (Tonia) Boling both of Elkhart, eight grandchildren, two sisters, Susie Boling and Karen Boling, both of Elkhart, two brothers, Ron (Georgia Sue) Boling of Osceola and Rex Boling of Ft. Wayne. Funeral Services for Denny will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 20, 2003 in the Palmer Funeral Home, 1109 Lincolnway West, Osceola. Rev. Larry Kurtz of Faith United Methodist Church will officiate. Graveside and burial services will follow in Osceola cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 pm, Wednesday in Palmer Funeral Home-Osceola.
C. Eldon Bruce
February 25, 1910 - March 29, 2003
C. ELDON BRUCE, AGE 93, passed away SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2003 AT 3:40 P.M. IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. HE WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 25, 1910 AT BRUCE LAKE, INDIANA TO ZELLA (NEFF) AND ALBERT BRUCE. PRECEDING IN DEATH WERE HIS PARENTS AND TWO BROTHERS; THOMAS BURDELL BRUCE AND RALPH BRUCE. ON JUNE 10, 1934 IN KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, HE MARRIED ALYCE ELIZABETH NORRIS. ALYCE SURVIVES ALONG WITH TWO DAUGHTERS AND THEIR HUSBANDS NORRINE AND ARTHUR McCUNE OF GRANGER, INDIANA AND VALERIE AND DANIEL KELVER OF SOUTH BEND; HIS SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW, NORRIS AND CATHERINE BRUCE OF MISHAWAKA, IN. AND BY ONE BROTHER DONALD FLOYD BRUCE OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. ALSO SURVIVING ARE SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN; DANIEL WATERS OF LOS ANGELES, MARK (DINA) WATERS OF LOS ANGELES, MICHAEL (MARGARET) KELVER OF MISHAWAKA, KENNETH (SANDY) BRUCE OF ROCHESTER, IN., ELIZABETH (RICK) SCHNEIDER OF GRANGER, IN., KATHLEEN(STU) MacFARLANE- WATERS OF MANHATTEN BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ANGELA KELVER OF BLOOMINGTON, IN. AND EIGHT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. MR. BRUCE GRADUATED FROM KEWANNA, HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDED PURDUE UNIVERSITY UNTIL THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER FORCED HIM TO LEAVE AND HELP RAISE THE FAMILY. HE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. JOSEPH LODGE #45 F&AM;, ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, PAST MONARCH OF THE AVALON GROTTO AND WAS A MEMBER OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH BEND FOR 62 YEARS WHERE HE HAD SERVED AS A DEACON FOR MANY YEARS.. HAVING GROWN UP IN KEWANNA, INDIANA, HE CAME TO SOUTH BEND IN 1940 AND BECAME AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER BY TRADE WORKING AT JOY MANUFACTURING, STUDEBAKER, CORPORATION AND BENDIX CORPORATION, AND FROM SULLAIR CORPORATION WHERE HE WAS PLANT ENGINEER RETIRING IN 1982. FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL REMEMBER HIS BIG SMILE AND WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR. EVERYONE WAS HIS FRIEND AND HE LIVED HIS LIFE BY THE MOTTO “ IF YOU CAN’T SAY ANYTHING NICE ABOUT SOMEONE, DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL”. HE WAS KNOWN AS “ MR. FIX IT”, FIXING ANYTHING YOU GAVE HIM AND WAS HAPPIEST WHEN HIS FAMILY AND THOSE AROUND HIM WERE HAPPY. TO THE DAY HE DIED, HIS MIND WAS AS SHARP AS WHEN HE WAS IN COLLEGE. SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD, AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE PALMER FUNERAL HOME- RIVER PARK, 2528 MISHWAKA AVE. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA WHERE REV. OWEN A. CAYTON WILL OFFICIATE. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE I.O.O.F. cemetery IN KEWANNA, INDIANA. FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM NOON UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE IN THE FUNERAL HOME. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH BEND, 1101 E. JEFFERSON, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46617.
Leslie L. Waggoner
May 22, 1922 - February 23, 2003
Leslie L. Waggoner, 80, residing on Apple Ridge Court, South Bend, IN died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2003 at Regency Place of South Bend. Mr. Waggoner retired July 1, 1988 from Bendix Corporation as Superintendent of Plant Services. He was born on May 22, 1922 in South Bend, IN to Charles Frank and Sabrine (Michalski) Waggoner and lived in this community all of his life. On March 5, 1944 in Paris, Texas he married
Marian Tulok, who survives. Along with his loving wife of 58 years, Marian Waggoner of South Bend, he is survived by his son and his fiancee’, Wayne Leslie Waggoner and Debra R. Hussung of South Bend; two grandsons, Scott Edward Waggoner and Kurt Charles Waggoner, both of South Bend; three nephews, Dana (Jackie) Waggoner, Charles (Sylvia) Waggoner and Michael (Christine) Waggoner; and one cousin, Elizabeth (Harry) Koehler. Mr. Waggoner was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Jane Howlett. Mr. Waggoner was a member of First Presbyterian Church, South Bend where he served as Deacon, Elder, past Clerk of Session and with 4th Sunday Usher’s. He was a member of the American Production Inventory Control Society and served as Treasurer and Secretary. He was also a member of Bendix Salaried Retirees Club, St. Joseph Lodge #45 F&AM; Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; Elks Lodge 235; Jaguars Clubs of Indiana and Michigan.
Cheryl A. Samarich
August 26, 1955 - February 18, 2003
Cheryl Ann (Vitou) Samarich, age 47, passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning, February 18, 2003 in her home. She was born August 26, 1955 in South Bend, IN as the daughter of Arthur L. & Dona S. (Smith) Vitou, and has been a lifelong resident of South Bend. She graduated from LaSalle High School in 1973. On September 8, 1979 at the Century Center, South Bend, she married
Millard B. Samarich. She is survived by her loving husband Millard, her daughter Angela Ann Samarich at home, and her son, David E. Samarich also at home. Also surviving is her mother Dona S. Vitou of Elkhart, a sister, Carol (David) Wozniak of Granger; two brothers, Michael (Barbara) Vitou of Middlebury; Barry (Cindy) Vitou of Elkhart; her mother-in-law, Doris Samarich of Mishawaka; three sister-in-laws, Mitzi Rickhoff and Judy DeDonato both of South Bend; Sally Sprong of Michigan City; and a brother-in-law, John Samarich of South Bend; three nieces, and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur L Vitou on August 1, 2000. Cheryl was Co-Owner with her husband of A-Appliance Sales & Service, Mishawaka. She was a fun-loving person who always had a smile on her face whenever you saw her. She was very bubbly, and never knew a stranger. The most important things in her life was her family and her dog and cats. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, in Palmer Funeral Home-River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Bernice L. Eichorst
February 14, 1920 - April 17, 2002
Bernice L. Eichorst, 82, residing on Alpine Drive, South Bend, IN passed away at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Southfield Village, South Bend, IN. She retired in 1985 as a cook from John Marshall Elementary School following 26 years of service. Mrs. Eichorst was born on February 14, 1920 in South Bend, IN to Orben and Nina Mae (Rogers) Bennett and lived in this area all of her life. On March 26, 1941 in South Bend, IN as Bernice Bennett she married
Clarence Eichorst, who survives. Surviving along with her husband of 61 years, Clarence, are a daughter, Dixie L. Eichorst of South Bend; two sons, Terry A. (Yvonne) Eichorst of Houston, TX and Thomas G. (Carol) Eichorst of Elkhart; eight grandchildren, Bridget Eichorst and Jason Eichorst both of Houston, TX, Michelle Eichorst, Jessica Eichorst, Bryan Eichorst, Daniel Eichorst, Timothy Eichorst and Brittney Eichorst all of Elkhart; two sisters, Virginia Fagan of Lakeville and Evelyn Day of South Bend; and two brothers, Gerhart Bennett of Mishawaka and Orben Bennett of South Bend. Mrs. Eichorst was a member of Grace Brethren Church, South Bend since 1958. She cooked for Grace Brethren Youth Camps and enjoyed being around all the kids. She was a member of National Indiana Food Service Association and was past president. Funeral services for Mrs. Eichorst will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002 at Grace Brethren Church, 1701 E. Ireland Road, South Bend, IN 46614. Pastor Roger Krynock will officiate. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Mausoleum, Osceola, IN. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday in Palmer Funeral Homes, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend and one hour prior to services on Saturday in the church. Contributions in memory of Bernice L. Eichorst may be given to Grace Brethren Church.
Gene S. Fair
July 1, 1905 - February 5, 2002
Gene S. Fair, 96 years old, residing in Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Fair was born on July 1, 1905 at her home in Dearborn, MI to the late William and Amy (Mickles) Seabert. She has resided most of her life in North Liberty. On April 21, 1954 in Angola, IN, she married
Frederick A. Fair who preceded in death on April 4, 2001. One daughter, Mildred Timmons, preceded in death in 1968. Two sisters, Bessie Jackson and Mildred Seabert, and three brothers, Kenneth, Milo, and Edwin Seabert, have also preceded in death. Mrs. Fair worked at the V.A. Hospital in Dearborn in her younger days. She was a wonderful homemaker all of her life. Mrs. Fair is survived by four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and one sister, Barbara Connoly of Santa Barbara, CA. Private family services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2002 at the Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan Street, Lakeville, IN. Rev. James Fair will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Sumption Prairie cemetery, South Bend. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Gene S. Fair may be donated to the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, 5473 Croyden Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1091.
Hugo O. Erickson
October 13, 1925 - June 20, 2002
Hugo O. Erickson, 76, residing on Birchwood Drive, Mishawaka, passed away at 8:55 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002 in St. Joseph Community Hospital, Mishawaka. He had various employment with nursing homes and in hospital administration and most recently worked at Jordon Ford in Mishawaka. He was born October 13, 1925 in Mishawaka as the son of John R. & Meredith (O’Donnell) Erickson and has lived in the area all of his life. On April 7, 1950 he married
Joan R. Kindig. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan; two sons, Rick (Patricia) Heck; and Jeff Erickson both of Mishawaka; and two grandchildren, Roxanne (John) Pallo and Ross O. Erickson. Mr. Erickson was Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #235; attended River Park United Methodist Church; and served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24 in Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave. South Bend. Rev. Phil Abram, pastor of River Park United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions in memory of Hugo O. Erickson may be offered to Pet Refuge, 2300 West 6th Street, South Bend, or to River Park United Methodist Church, 920 South 23rd Street, South Bend, IN 46615.
Jacqueline Gamble
December 7, 1927 - August 21, 2002
Jacqueline Gamble, 74, residing on South 30th Street, South Bend, IN passed away at 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2002 in her home following a two year illness. Mrs. Gamble worked for Sawyer’s Meats at the Farmer’s Market for over thirty years. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Haysi, Virginia to the late Guy and Guida (Puckett) Burnett and has resided in the the South Bend area since coming from Virginia in the 1950’s. On December 7, 1955 in Mishawaka, IN she married
Warren E. Gamble, who preceded her in death on June 3, 1998. Mrs. Gamble is survived by her son, Michael J. Gamble of South Bend; a sister, Martha (Donald)Ellar of South Bend; a brother, Wayne (Margaret) Burnett of Ocala, Florida and several nieces and nephews, including Kimberly Swaim. She was preceded in death by her sister, Guyeth Molton and four brothers, Gervis Burnett, Johnny Burnett, Hoyt Burnett and Gene Burnett. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN. Rev. Ed Erskin will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Jacqueline Gamble may be given to American Lung Association, 300 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601.
Robert D. Hartman
January 12, 1919 - June 30, 2002
Robert Dale Hartman, 83, residing on East 4th Street, Mishawaka, IN passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2002 in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Hartman retired from farming in 1953 and was employed as a factory worker, retiring May, 1982 from South Bend Lathe. He was born on January 12, 1919 in Madison Township, St. Joseph County, IN to the late Harvey M. and Cora (Kindig) Hartman and was a lifelong area resident. In 1941 in Elkhart County, IN he married
Dorothy Lucille Hartman, who preceded in death on January 4, 1965. Then on August 14, 1965 in Mishawaka, IN he married
Helen N. Malcolm who preceded in death on December 27, 1999. Mr. Hartman is survived by his daughter and son-in law, Carol and James Nilles of Mishawaka; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Donna Hartman of Mishawaka; four stepsons, Walter (Pauline) Szlanfucht of South Bend, Jack (Shirley) Szlanfucht of Osceola; Bill (Karen) Peak of New London, North Carolina and Larry (Vicky) Peak of South Bend; six grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Hartman was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Wise and Kathryne Walker; and three brothers, Carl, Floyd and William Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a former member of Cedar Road Missionary Church, Osceola. His hobbies included stock car racing, fishing, yard work and farming. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2002 at Palmer Funeral Homes-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN. John Garrison, minister will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow in Fairview cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. Family will receive friends two hours prior to services on Friday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Mr. Hartman may be given to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Richard T. Howard
March 30, 1909 - July 6, 2002
RICHARD T. HOWARD, AGE 93, FORMERLY OF EAST CHIPPEWA AVE, SOUTH BEND, DIED AT 12:40 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2002 IN HEALTHWIN SPECIALIZED CARE FACILITY, SOUTH BEND. HE WAS BORN ON MARCH 30, 1909 IN PEABODY, TN. TO EVAN AND ALICE (WHEELER) HOWARD. AND HAS LIVED IN SOUTH BEND SINCE 1942, COMING FROM TENNESSEE. ON MAY 13, 1933 IN McMINNVILLE, TN. HE MARRIED HASSIE R. REED. AFTER 68 YEARS OF MARRIAGE, SHE PRECEDED IN DEATH ON MAY 21, 2001. ALSO PRECEDING IN DEATH WERE HIS SISTERS, GROVENE DARDEN AND EVELYN CASSIDY AND HIS GRANDSON, MICHAEL J. TEZICH. MR. HOWARD WAS EMPLOYED WITH THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION UNTIL 1963 AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE AND RETIRED FROM A.M. GENERAL IN 1976 . HE WAS A MEMBER OF DONMOYER CHURCH OF CHRIST IN SOUTH BEND. HE IS SURVIVED BY FOUR DAUGHTERS AND THEIR HUSBANDS; DOROTHY & (JACK SCHUCK OF NILES, MI., MARY & DON OLSON OF FORT WAYNE, IN., SHIRLEY & RICHARD LOMATSCH OF SOUTH BEND, LINDA & MICHAEL TEZICH OF ELKHART, IN. AND BY EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN AND NINETEEN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2002 IN THE PALMER FUNERAL HOME – RIVER PARK CHAPEL, 2528 MISHAWAKA AVE. SOUTH BEND WITH MR. CHARLES BARRINGTON OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL GARDENS, OSCEOLA, IN. FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE TUESDAY IN THE FUNERAL HOME. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE SHULTS – LEWIS CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES, ATTN: DEVELOPMENT; POST OFFICE BOX 471, VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46384.
Florence M. Hughes
November 18, 1930 - February 26, 2002
Florence M. Hughes, 71, residing on Patty Lane, South Bend, IN passed away at 9:02 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at St. Joseph Community Hospital, Mishawaka, IN. Mrs. Hughes was born on November 18, 1930 in South Bend, IN to the late Trevor and Hazel (Hyatt) Jones and lived in this community most of her life. On January 21, 1950 in South Bend, IN as Florence Jones, she married
Paul Hughes who preceded her in death in August of 1977. Florence is survived by a daughter, Sherry Riddell of Florence, AL; a son and his wife, Gary and Charity Hughes of Three Rivers, MI; eight grandchildren, Tammy (Joe) Hamman and Jon Riddell, both of Florence, AL, Courtney Hughes of Schoolcraft, MI, Michael Hughes of Elkhart, IN, Kyle Hughes of Galveston, IN, Emily Truman of Elkhart, IN, Sierra Datema and Cheyenne Datema, both of Three Rivers, MI. Also surviving are four sisters, Grace (Cornelius) McWilliams and Beverly (Eugene) Freshour, both of South Bend, Delores Young of Niles, MI and Jeanette (Bruce) Rohde of Logansport, IN; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Hughes; a son, William Hughes; a grandson, Robert Paul Riddell; a sister, Arlene Peterson; a brother, Arnold Jones; a brother-in-law, Norman Young and a son-in-law, Robert Riddell. Funeral services for Florence Hughes will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2002 at Palmer Funeral Homes, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN. Rev. John Staples, pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship, Mishawaka will officiate. Friends may call from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Hughes may be given to New Life Christian Fellowship, 54700 Fir Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. A very special thank you to Dr. Reidy and to St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, IN for the wonderful care they gave Florence and to the members of her family at this very difficult time in our lives. Also, thank you to Pastor John Staples who will conduct funeral services.
God saw Mom was getting weary,
So He did what He thought best.
He came and stood beside her,
And whispered, “come and rest.”
Mom gave no one a last farewell,
Not even a goodbye,
Mom was gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
