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Reedie Cogdell
Aug. 23, 1904 - Jan. 20, 1999
Reedie Folks White Cogdell, 94, was born on August 23, 1904 to James and Mahaley Evans in Montgomery, Ala. She was the eldest of twelve children. Because her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Folks, had lost a daughter, they took Reedie and reared her to adulthood. She completed her elementary and secondary education in Alabama. In later years she graduated from cosmetology school in South Bend and owned a beauty shop.
In 1923, in Birmingham, Alabama, she married
Creed Jarrett, and they moved to South Bend, Ind. Elder Jarrett died in 1935, and in 1937 she married
Frederick McKinley White who died in 1956. In 1972, she married
Mr. Gus Cogdell who died in 1991.
Upon moving to South Bend, she and her husband Creed were baptized at Midway Gospel Tabernacle (the Early Apostolic Temple); however, as a child she was a devout Baptist. After being saved, she and her husband transferred to a Mission Church, Bethel Tabernacle in South Bend. Her walk with Christ never wavered. After her marriage to Frederick White, she returned to Midway Tabernacle, now Apostolic Temple.
There she gave her best to the Master - submitted completely to the teachings of the church. She taught her faith by example. Among her favorite activities were singing in the choir (40 years), teaching Sunday school and making her delicious rolls and salads for church conventions.
She loved her maker and her fellowman. She proved this by her activity in the community. She was an ardent member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and on the day of her death received her Golden Heritage Award. This organization works to bring about understanding, peace and harmony among races. She was a member of the Mayor's Older Adult Council, and for years she worked with the Legal Aid Society.
Her love of children led her to become a foster grandparent; she volunteered on playgrounds each summer. The children adored her. That love also led her to begin keeping babies for adoption in 1973. All her babies were adopted and did well. That also fostered harmony, because she was the first woman of her race in Indiana to have children of the majority race for adoption.
Reedie was a member of the St. Pierre Ruffin Club, a Literacy Guild founded in 1900. She enjoyed the camaraderie with those women and with the Interstate Club consisting of church women from two states, who loved God and worked to carry His message to respective communities.
Mrs. Cogdell was the first woman of her race to be employed as a seamstress at Ball Band, later Uniroyal, during World War II. There she was known not only for the competency, but also as a Christian and a peacemaker.
Reedie leaves one sibling, Clifton Folks, of Detroit, Mich.; her daughter, Ruby Jarrett Joyce (Henry L.) of Herndon, Va.; and a loving foster daughter, Vola Dover Hall (Judge Calvin H. Hall) of Chicago, Ill. Her other foster daughter, Delores Dover Jennings died in 1983. Delores had six children, four are living. From Ruby, Reedie has four grandchildren, Henry L. Joyce, Jr. of New Orleans, La, Paula Marie McDonald (Jasper) of Springfield, Va., Martha Karen Herndon, and Michael B. (Renee) of Cleveland, Ohio. There are four great grandchildren and three great - great - grandchildren. Vola has one son, Dr. Calvin H. Hall, Jr. (Linda) and two grandchildren, Cortney and Cristen of Chicago.
From Mr. Cogdell were two children, Alice Jan Wilson (Milton) of South Bend and Lorenzo Cogdell of St. Louis, Mo. There are two grandchildren, Rhonda and Milton.
Reedie's smile, love, warmth, wit, candor and eagerness to help anyone will be missed. Her grandchildren will especially miss her goodies and her unconditional love.
She leaves may loving nieces and nephews in Detroit and a special group of Jarretts and Thomas's in Indianapolis. Many, many people have already begun telling stories about ways she had helped them to realize their dreams and reach their goals. Her exemplary christen live permeated the community.
Yes, we will miss Reedie Cogdell, but we have hope in knowing that she has reached "higher grounds."
Funeral services for Mrs. Cogdell are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday at Apostolic Temple. Interment will follow in Highland cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Alford's Mortuary where arrangements are being handled.
George N. Cole
Jan. 19, 1940 - Jan. 26, 1999
George N. Cole, 59, of East Warrick Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away after an illness at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in his residence.
Mr. Cole was born on Jan. 19, 1940 in South Bend.
On Dec. 4, 1965, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, South Bend, he married
the former Lesley Dixon, who survives.
He is also survived by their two sons, George (Nancy) Cole, Jr. of Osceola, Ind. and Richard D. Cole of South Bend; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Cole, Rachel Cole and Jack Cole; a sister, Peggy (Todd) Schmeltz of Osceola; and by a brother, Bill (Sandy) Asherman of Mishawaka, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kindley on Jan. 22, 1998; one sister, Mary Ann Scobey in 1966; and by one brother, Thomas Longfield in 1997.
Mr. Cole was the former owner of Cole's Restaurant in Buchanan, Mich. for seventeen years.
Friends called from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today in the funeral home, with Steve Nani, CSC officiating. Burial will follow in Southlawn cemetery, South Bend.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northstar, formerly CanCo Abused Children's Fund, 612 John Glen Court, Mishawaka, IN 46544 - Attn: Jennifer.
Memoree L. Daumer
May 30, 1948 - Jan. 26, 1999
BREMEN - Memoree Lou "Mem" Daumer, 50, a resident of 62430 Locust Road, South Bend, Ind., for the past 51/2 years, died, following an illness, at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Mem was a former resident of Lake of the Woods, Bremen, Ind.
Born the daughter of Edward and Gloria L. Clark Swart on May 30, 1948, in Highland, Ind., Mem was a member of the Highland High School Class of 1966.
On Aug. 19, 1967, in Bremen, Ind., she married
Robert W. "Butch" Daumer, Jr., and became a homemaker.
She was known to enjoy being a grandmother. She liked helping people and singing solos in the church. A former member of Shiloh Wesleyan Church, she belonged to the In His Presence Fellowship in Mishawaka.
Mem is survived by her spouse, Robert; a son, Scott L. Daumer of Bremen; and a daughter and son - in - law, Heather M. and Jamie Czarnecki of South Bend. Two grandsons, both of Bremen, Joshua J. Daumer and Mitchell E. Daumer; and a granddaughter, Rachael M. Czarnecki of South Bend, also survive.
Her sister, Loree L. "Babe" Swart of Bremen survives also.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant son, Robert W. Daumer, III.
Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, and from 9 to 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
The funeral will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, following visitation. The Rev. Barry Fawcett of Columbia City and Pastor Stan Dudka of In His Presence Fellowship, Mishawaka, will officiate. Burial will be in Bremen cemetery, Bremen, Ind.
Memorial gifts in Mem's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Laura Davis
Aug. 25, 1926 - Jan. 22, 1999
Laura Davis of Ruleville, Miss., formerly of South Bend, Ind., passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, in her home.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1926 in Doddsville, Miss. to the union of Pompey and Julia (Hooper) Giger.
On July 5, 1942, she married
Evans Davis, Sr. in Leland, Miss. They moved to South Bend in July 1949 where she resided until returning to Ruleville in 1996.
Laura was a member of Christian Standing - Up for Jesus Any Denomination Church of Shaw, Miss. She was also a charter member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of South Bend where she was Past President of the Youth Department, a member of the Senior, and Pastor's Aid. In past years, she had been a member of the Urban League of Saint Joseph County.
Laura was employed by Memorial Hospital from 1950 to 1975, and by the City of South Bend, Code Enforcement until July of 1992, from which she retired after seventeen years of service. At that time, she was presented with the Key - to - the - City by then Mayor Kernan.
She is survived by two daughters, Diane Yvonne (Joe L.) Perry of South Bend and Debra Ann (Garner Ruben) Wright of Camp LeJeune, N.C.; five sons, Evans Jr., Freddie Lee (Patricia), Leon, Rev. Henry Davis, Lee (Greta), and Robert Earl, all of South Bend; forty - six grandchildren and 49 great - grandchildren; a sister, Mary Hooper of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; a brother, Rufus Hooper of Cleveland, Miss.; her loving companion, Mr. Levy Sharkey of Ruleville; and by her best friend, Mae Moody of South Bend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Evans Davis, Sr. on April 19, 1973; a baby daughter, Birder Leigh; a son, Thomas Evans on Nov. 21, 1990; and by a sister and five brothers.
Mother, you lived and loved as Jesus said. Your work is done. Your love and strength and spirit, your kind words and deeds, will live on in the hearts of your friends and family. We know you are with Jesus. We love you dearly but God loves you best.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Clark - O'Neal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church followed by burial at Highland cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Clark - O'Neal Funeral Home.
Karla Doty
Jan. 31, 1956 - Jan. 23, 1999
It was God's will to call Karla Doty on Saturday evening, Jan. 23, in Elkhart General Hospital. Since the Lord giveth, we all know that the Lord taketh away. He is "Our Father" and we are his children. Our prayer is "Thy Will Be Done".
Ms. Doty was born in South Bend, Ind. on Jan. 31, 1956. She currently was the manager of Tobacco Mart in Elkhart, Ind., having had over 20 years of retail managing experience. Ms. Doty was a graduate of LaSalle High School. In her childhood, she became a member of St. Patrick's Church. After extensive training for modeling, she was featured regularly at fund raising style shows for college education scholarships. Her natural elegance and attractive personality proudly displayed a wardrobe consisting of originals created just for her by her grandmother, the late and well known seamstress, Mercidee Johnson.
She is survived by her loving mother, Patsy Hawley of South Bend; her sisters, Keri M. Davis, Kimberly A. Doty, Nann H. Doty, Kyle Doty Miller, all of South Bend, and Cassell Doty of Niles, Mich.; brothers, Alfred S. Doty of Chicago, Ill., Grant Rodney Martin, Nashville, Tenn., Eric Ricky Doty, South Bend; and by many caring nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eric Doty; a daughter, Danielle Wynn; and by her grandmother, Mercidee Johnson.
Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Clark's Funeral Home, where friends may call two hours before services. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Her memory lingers in our hearts.
Keith W. Dutcher
Feb. 26, 1923 - Jan. 26, 1999
Keith W. Dutcher, 75, of York Road, South Bend, Ind., passed away of natural causes early Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, at his residence.
Mr. Dutcher was born on Feb. 26, 1923, in Tyner, Ind., and had lived in the South Bend area since 1963, coming from Walkerton, Ind.
He retired in 1988 from Gates Town and Country Chevrolet where he worked for 30 years. He also served in the United States Air Force in World War II. Mr. Dutcher was a member of the Cathedral of St. James Episcopal Church and B.P.O. Elks Lodge #235.
On June 28, 1968, Mr. Dutcher married
Joan Jackson, who survives
He is also survived by two daughters, Carol Lee Clark of LaPorte, Ind., and Pamela Jane Kaiser of Walkerton; a son, David K. Dutcher of LaPorte; nine grandchildren and one great - grandchild; and by a sister, Ruth Myers of Seattle, Wash.
Services for Mr. Dutcher will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, in the Cathedral of St. James, with the Rev. Frederick Mann officiating. Burial will take place in Southlawn cemetery following service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
The Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 William Street, is in charge of arrangements.
William J. Kaczmarczyk
June 24, 1949 - Jan. 26, 1999
FORT WAYNE - William J. "Bill" Kaczmarczyk, 49, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of South Bend, Ind., died Tuesday, Jan. 26, of an extended illness.
Bill was born in South Bend on June 24, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Saint Joseph High School, South Bend, and a 1969 graduate of the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, Ky.
Bill was employed at Magnavox of Fort Wayne from 1969 to 1972. He worked for Bendix in Bermuda from 1972 to 1973. Bill had been employed by the United Telephone Company of Indiana in Decatur, Ind., as a technician for the last 26 years until his death.
On July 25, 1970, in Fort Wayne, Bill married
the former Nancy K. Yeiter, who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Tirzah and Rayna Kaczmarczyk, all of Fort Wayne. Bill is also survived by his mother, Rose Kaczmarczyk of South Bend; five sisters, Rose Sayer of Kansas City, Mo., and Evelyn "Inky" Smead, Miriam "Mimi" Manley, Anne Nowak and Lori Nowak, all of South Bend; and by a brother, Casimer "Duke" Kaczmarczyk of Plano, Texas.
Bill was preceded in death by his brother Thomas on April 9, 1972; and by his father, Casimer "Casey" Kaczmarczyk on Nov. 11, 1996.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday in Saint John Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Memorial services will be conducted in South Bend at a later date.
Joseph J. Kish, Sr.
April 11, 1913 - Jan. 26, 1999
Joseph J. Kish, Sr., 75, residing on Biscayne Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Kish was born on April 11, 1923, in South Bend, to Joseph B. and Mary (Sipotz) Kish, and had remained a lifelong resident of this community.
Joe was an employee of the former Studebaker Corporation and South Bend Tool & Die, and retired in 1984 from Alumni Tool & Die.
On Dec. 26, 1942, he married
Clara Marie Gustafson, who passed away on Sept. 14, 1974. Then, in March 1980, he married
Lorraine Von Bergen, who survives.
He is also survived by his mother, Mary Kish of Mishawaka, Ind.; a daughter, Barbara M. (Mike) of Granger, Ind.; three sons, Joseph J. Kish, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla., James R. (Sharon) Kish of Mentor, Ohio, and John M. (Joan) Kish of Mishawaka; two stepdaughters, JoAnn (Steve) Wells of St. Louis, Mo., and Susan Von Bergen of Oakland, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Michael, Timothy, Laura, Kara, Jeffrey, Julia, Daniel and Alissa; and by a brother, Richard A. Kish of South Bend.
Joe was a member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, serving communion to the sick and shut - ins. He was a member of the Usher's Club and also worked on the Christmas giving tree program and holiday decoration at the church. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #1167, and served in the United States Army during World War II in two theaters, both in Europe and the Pacific. He was a member and volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society; Board member of Corvilla, Inc.; chairman of the 1941 Riley High School Reunion and committee member of the "Over the Hill Gang" for Riley High School graduates of 50 years or more; the South Bend Elk's Lodge #235 and volunteer bingo worker; and was a South Bend Tool & Die Association officer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Rev. Joseph Gaughan will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be said at 4 p.m.
Joe loved his camera and enjoyed taking and sharing pictures of family, friends and church events. His favorite activities were golf, family genealogy and traveling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Corvilla, Inc.
Marie A. Laskowski
July 9, 1933 - Jan. 25, 1999
Mrs. Marie A. Laskowski, 65, of East Miner Street, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Laskowski was born on July 9, 1933, in Valhalla, N.Y., to John and Rose (Alletto) DiFede. She moved to South Bend in 1955. Marie retired from K - Mart on Dec. 15, 1992, after 27 years of service as a night - crew supervisor.
On Nov. 19, 1955, in Elmsford, N.Y., she married
Francis M. "Frank" Laskowski, who survives of South Bend. She is also survived by her five children, Steven (Verna) of Granger, Ind., Thomas and Kenneth (Paula), both of South Bend, Anthony (Margaret) and Marylou (Mark) Regina, both of Mishawaka, Ind; her 11 grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Lindy, Aaron, Jessica, Jared, Franky, Catherine, Sarah, Ashley and Bradley; five sisters, Lucy Bassett of Ossining, N.Y., Phyllis Strahl of Queens, N.Y., Rose Antini of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Anna Lou Ricci of Armonk, N.Y., and Yolanda Atkinson of Peoria, Ariz.; and by a brother, John DiFede of Armonk.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hill and LaSalle Streets, South Bend. Burial will follow at Riverview cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the McGann Funeral Homes, University Area Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend, where there will be a parish Rosary at 4 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
