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Daisy Marie Stanford
May 1920 - Dec. 1998
A memorial service for Daisy Marie Stanford will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Cobb Funeral Home, 3525 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Ind.
Daisy Stanford, 78, of North Elmer Street, South Bend, died at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, in St. Joseph County Hospice.
She was born on May 16, 1920, in Bolingbroke, Ga., to Anna Marie (Walker) Finney, who preceded her in death. Daisy was raised in South Bend by her maternal grandmother, the late Fannie (Redding) Walker.
In 1942, she was united in marriage to John Louis Stanford, who preceded her in death in March, 1997. To this union, three children were born. Surviving are a daughter, Judith Lynn Stanford of Randallstown, Md.; and two sons, John Louis, Jr. "Jay" and David Merrill of South Bend.
Daisy is also survived by a sister, Helen Wells of South Bend; a granddaughter, Nichelle Kinsler of Randallstown, Md.; a son - in - law and grandson, Horace and Daryck Barnett of Elkhart, Ind.; a great - granddaughter, Kyah Kinsler of Randallstown, Md.; an aunt, Rubye Walker Paige; and by a special friend, Martha Bowlds of South Bend; along with a host of other friends and relatives.
Daisy was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the St. Joseph County Hospice.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Rev. Edgar S. Szymanski, CSC
Feb. 4, 1914 - Dec. 8, 1998
Father Edgar S. Szymanski, C.S.C., a native of South Bend, Ind., died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, in Holy Cross House, South Bend, Ind.
Father Szymanski was born to Anthony and Mary Anne Szymanski on Feb. 4, 1914, in South Bend. He attended St. Casimir's school and graduated from Holy Cross Seminary in 1931. After a year at St. Joseph's Novitiate, he professed his first vows July 2, 1932, and three years later, his final vows on Aug. 16, 1935. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1936 with a degree in Philosophy, he studied theology at Holy Cross College, Washington, D.C. While there, he suffered a long illness with tuberculosis which delayed his ordination until 1943. Following his ordination at Notre Dame by Bishop John F. Noll, he completed his theological studies and began a long life of ministry. He was a chaplain at Holy Cross Novitiate, North Dartmouth, Mass., and at St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas. During 1946 - 50, he was an assistant at St. Hedwig's Parish, South Bend; 1950 - 51, chaplain at Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio; 1951 - 59, chaplain at Boysville, Clinton, Mich.; then from 1959 - 67, chaplain at Sacred Heart Military Academy, Watertown, Wis. After two years as an assistant as Holy Trinity Parish, Chicago, Ill., he served for five years at his home parish, St. Casimir's, and for four at St. Stanislaus, both in South Bend. While in residence from 1982 - 93 at Holy Cross Mission House, Notre Dame, he remained active assisting mostly in Polish parishes and especially at St. John the Baptist Parish. Since 1993, he has lived at Holy Cross House where he died.
Fr. Szymanski is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in the Chapel of Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame, Ind.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Ind. Burial will follow in the Holy Cross Community cemetery.
Kaniewski Funeral Home (219 - 277 - 3221) is in charge of arrangements.
Helen E. Weil
Sept. 14, 1904 - Dec. 8, 1998
Mrs. Helen E. Weil, 94, of the Milton Home, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, in Hospice House of St. Joseph County.
Mrs. Weil was born on Sept. 14, 1904, in South Bend and was a lifetime resident of the South Bend area. In 1923, in South Bend, she married
Frank F. Weil, who passed away in 1989.
Mrs. Weil is survived by a daughter, Donna (William "Blackie") Grauel of South Bend; and a son, Jack (Joan) Weil of South Bend; eight grandchildren; 15 great - grandchildren; and by four great - great - grandchildren.
Mrs. Weil had a sister, E. Hubbard, precede her in death as well as two brothers, George and James Blubaugh.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow services at the church at the St. Joseph Valley Memorial cemetery in Granger, Ind.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in Welsheimer Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road.
Mrs. Weil was loved by all and was a great sports fan. Family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.
Glenn R. Williams, Jr.
Feb. 17, 1979 - Dec. 3, 1998
Glenn Rene Williams, Jr., 19, of North Allen Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away at Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 3.
On Feb. 17, 1979, in South Bend, he was born to Joyce Taylor and Glenn R. Williams, Sr.
He is survived by a son, Tyshawn Demond Williams; his parents, Joyce Taylor and Glenn R. Williams, Sr.; two sisters, Javonna Harris and Jaques Denise Harris; a brother, Jamar Magee; maternal grandfather, Wardell Taylor; and by his paternal grandmother, Freddie Mae Williams, all of South Bend, along with other relatives and friends.
Glenn attended LaSalle High School and was employed by McDonald's Restaurant.
Funeral Services are at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Grace Christian Church and Evangelistic Outreach. Friends may call at 12 noon at the church.
Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
Mary F. Babich - Keller
March 25, 1914 - Dec. 6, 1998
MISHAWAKA - Mary F. Babich - Keller, 84, of Jensen Beach, Fla., formerly of Mishawaka, died Sunday in Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, Fla. Survivors include her husband, James; a daughter, Barbara Fulmer of Granger; and two sons, Jerry of Mishawaka and James of South Bend. Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach, is handling arrangements.
Roscoe Bechtel
Sept. 22, 1912 - Nov. 25, 1998
ELKHART - Roscoe Bechtel, 86, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Elkhart, died Nov. 25, in Leesburg Regional Medical Center of natural causes. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Walters of Tavares, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Linda Thursby of Elkhart; and a brother, Vernon of Shipshewana. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Hartzler - Gutermuth - Inman Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Walter L. Blade
March 10, 1937 - Dec. 8, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Walter L. "Sonny" Blade, 61, of Roosevelt Street, died Tuesday in his home after an illness. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two daughters, Deborah Hardy and Cathleen Warrel, both of South Bend; and a sister, Sandra VanAlstine of South Bend. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Trina K. Cripe
Sept. 3, 1941 - Dec. 8, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Trina K. Cripe, 57, of Ozone Boulevard, died Tuesday in her home of natural causes. Survivors include her husband, Eugene R.; and three daughters, Kathleen Cripe and Jennifer Cripe, both of South Bend and Karen Copen of Columbus, Ohio. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in South Side Church of God. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Palmer Funeral Home, where a Memorial service will be at 8 p.m., and one hour before services in the church on Friday.
Donald A. Dake
April 3, 1917 - Dec. 7, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Donald Adams Dake, 81, of Robinhood Lane, died after an illness Monday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Marijane; and a son, Michael D. of Palo Alto, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, where friends may call after services.
Mary A. Fuller
Sept. 27, 1904 - Dec. 5, 1998
GOSHEN - Mary A. Fuller, 94, of 312 S. Seventh St., died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Carriage Manor Nursing Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Rieth - Rohrer - Ehret Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Roy E. Hendrick
Feb. 3, 1926 - Dec. 7, 1998
BRISTOL - Roy E. Hendrick, 72, of 54686 County Road 19, died of natural causes Monday in Elkhart General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; three daughters, Judy Rogers of Westbrook, Conn., Beth Reid of Wichita, Kan., and Donna Clore of Westfield, Mo.; a son, Timothy of Hermitage, Tenn.; a sister, Nina Holland of Elkhart; and two brothers, Howard M. of Faxton, Va. and Billie E. of Martinsburg, W.V. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hartzler - Gutermuth - Inman Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Frank E. Lechlitner
Feb. 4, 1933 - Dec. 7, 1998
WAKARUSA - Frank Eugene Lechlitner, 65, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wakarusa, died Monday in Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids. Survivors include a sister, Violett J. Cutler of Rogers, Ark.; and a brother, James of Elkhart. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Rieth - Rohrer - Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Junior O. Miller
Jan. 23, 1921 - Dec. 8, 1998
KOUTS - Junior O. Miller, 77, of 1154 S. County Road 350 East, died Tuesday in Visiting Nurses Association Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center, Valparaiso. Survivors include his wife, Ilah H. (Sandberg); two daughters, Katy Rust of Kouts and Wilma Wheele of Valparaiso; a son, Dan of Kouts; and two brothers, Kenneth of Sparta, Mo., and Lloyd of Kouts. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Kosanke Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Marjorie J. Miner
July 11, 1914 - Dec. 8, 1998
MISHAWAKA - Marjorie J. "Midge" Miner, 84, of 1342 Prospect Drive, died of natural causes Tuesday in her home. Survivors include her husband, Cleon G.; and three daughters, Lynn Brandt and Sharon L. Dodson, both of Mishawaka, and Marjorie A. Town of Granger. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Thallemer - Goethals Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in her residence.
Annabelle M. Perkins
May 7, 1924 - Dec. 7, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Annabelle M. Perkins, 74, of 3602 S. Ironwood Drive, formerly of Pyle Avenue, died Monday in St. Paul's Retirement Community. Survivors include a son, Daniel of Mishawaka; and a brother, Evan Farmer of Grabill, Ind. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Palmer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Terry L. Pickens
April 3, 1947 - Dec. 5, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Terry L. Pickens, 51, of Illinois Street, died of natural causes Saturday in Saint Joseph Medical Center. Survivors include five sons, Clyde L. II, Demetrius, Barry C., and Charles M., all of South Bend and Terry L. Jr. of Fullerton, Calif.; his mother, Lois Pickens of South Bend; and a sister, Joyce Cannon of South Dakota. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Alford's Mortuary, where friends may call one half hour before services.
Arthur F. Reasor
April 19, 1900 - Dec. 6, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Arthur Francis Reasor, 98, of South Michigan Street, died of natural causes Sunday in Regency Place of South Bend. Survivors include his wife, Winifred; two daughters, Kathryn Anglin of Honolulu and Peggy Frierdich of Kaneohe, Hawaii; a sister, Ruth VanMeter of South Bend; and a brother, Richard of South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, where friends may call two hours before services.
Olga Sipocz
Oct. 3, 1902 - Dec. 7, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Olga Sipocz, 96, of Owensboro, Ky., formerly of South Bend, died Monday in Red Banks Nursing Home, Henderson, Ky. A private service will be held. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in Glenn Funeral Home, Owensboro, Ky.
Robert I. Stautz
Oct. 4, 1919 - Dec. 7, 1998
WHITE PIGEON - Robert I. Stautz, 79, of 14463 West U.S. 12, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn L (Godfrey); a daughter, Carol Morris of Holland, Mich.; four sons, Douglas of Battle Creek, Mich., Thomas of Springfield, Va., Kenneth of Marshall, Mich., and Allen of Three Rivers; a sister, Juanita O'Leary of St. John's, Mich.; and a brother, Ted of Manchester, Mich. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Farrand Funeral Home, where friends may call from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Dennis D. Stiles
Dec. 8, 1946 - Dec. 7, 1998
PLYMOUTH - Dennis D. Stiles, 51, of 18906 W. Lincoln Highway, died Monday in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, after an illness. Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Bruno); two daughters, Nancy Benak of Plymouth and Lucy Benak of South Bend; three sons, Jamie of South Carolina, John Benak of Washington D.C. and Bill Benak of Minot, N.D.; and a brother, Ronnie Stiles of Plymouth. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Rev. Edgar S. Szymanski
Feb. 4, 1914 - Dec. 8, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Rev. Edgar S. Szymanski CSC, 84, of Holy Cross House, died Tuesday in the house. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Friends may call from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Moreau Seminary Chapel.
