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CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK EDITION 50R Tuesday, November 28, 2006 OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES MIROP South Bend Tribune E3 Legend: Obituary in listings Death notice Pending BERRIEN SPRINGS Feirick, George H. Sr. BUCHANAN Norman, Valerie A. ELKHART Ihnken, Ruth F. Smith, Wava R.

GOSHEN Annis, Lucile Chattin, Margaret E. Firestone, Velva B. Goble, Ronald L. LAPORTE Obrecht, Richard E. MICHIGAN CITY Flavin, Viola I.

MIDDLEBURY Bontreger, Katie M. Watson, Richard D. MISHAWAKA Heckaman, Phyllis J. Plumb, Betty Witkowski, Irene NEW CARLISLE Walbert, James C. NILES Matejovsky, Beverly A.

Ritchie, Daniel R. NORTH JUDSON Hershberger, Lee Pingel, Walter L. ROCHESTER Bailey, Elizabeth M. SOUTH BEND Atchley, Jack G. Balok, Cheryl L.

Diehl, Betty J. Farkas, Agnes Lenczowski, Bernard Liudahl, Ronald D. Montague, Dennis R. Rea, Jeanette Washington, Leah N. Walker, Lonnie Williams, Rimus Sir Jr.

WAKARUSA Rohrer, Dean R. WALKERTON Kuhls, Henrietta OTHER TOWNS Hedge, Margareta L. CChheerryyll BBaallookk July 13, 1950 Nov. 4, 2006 IInn MMeemmoorryy ooff CChheerryyll BBaallookk Cheryl passed at home in Westminster, Colorado, after a courageous five-month battle with cancer. Daughter of John R.and Joan Balok (Snyder) of South Bend, to Steven Wolf, Jessica Wolf and Janelle Drake (Tim) of Westminster, to Peggy Wechter (Trell) of Elkhart, IN, Laura Minardi (John) of Highlands Ranch, CO, James Balok (Denise) of Allen, TX, and Janet Trent (Michael) of Noblesville, IN.

Cheryl graduated from South Andrew Jackson High School in 1969, attended Southwest College School of Nursing, Dowagiac, MI, and moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1972 where she attended Arapahoe College.Cheryl was a valued employee of Kaiser Permanente of Colorado for over 28 years.She had been honored as Employee of the Year in 1994 and received numerous employee commendations during her career. Cheryl touched many lives; she loved living in Colorado and the mountains.She was a friend to many and will be remembered for her kindness to all. Following wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services and reception were held on Saturday, November 11, 2006, in the Horan McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to your local hospice association.

Cheryl was taken from us too soon.She will be deeply will carry her in our hearts always.Cheryl’s motto was If you are not going to be better tomorrow then you were today, then why or what need do you have for tomorrow Free grieve for me, for now free. following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day.

To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now; He set me free. BBeettttyy DDiieehhll Nov. 25, 2006 Betty Jane Diehl, 86, of Louisville, formerly of South Bend, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006, in the Oaklawn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the former Betty Won and a native of Springfield, Ohio.She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Samuel P.Diehl. She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Diehl, John P. Diehl (Karen) and Stephen P. Diehl grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m.Monday in Owen Funeral Home, Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road, with burial at Louisville Memorial Gardens West Cemetery. Visitation was after 10 a.m. Monday until time of services in the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Rev. Samuel P.Diehl Scholarship fund, in care of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio.

AAggnneess FFaarrkkaass Oct. 13, 1929 Nov. 27, 2006 Agnes Farkas, 77, of South Bend, passed away at 2:40 a.m.Monday, November 27, 2006, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Mrs.Farkas was born on October 13, 1929, in Hungary. On July 26, 1952, in Budapest, Hungary, as Agnes Sorecs, she married Joseph L.Farkas, who survives along with a son, Leslie (Patsy) Farkas of Chicago.

Private services will be conducted, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S.Kemble Avenue, is handling the services. PPhhyylllliiss JJeeaann HHeecckkaammaann March 2, 1927 Nov. 25, 2006 On March 2nd, 1927 the Angels brought into this world a beautiful baby and delivered her to Granville and Blanche (Secrest) Housand.And they gave their new daughter the name of Phyllis Jean. Growing up, Phyllis being somewhat of a tom-boy, her father often called her attended Beiger School where she played soft- ball.It was said that she was the only girl on the team (Go Girl Mishawaka High, she became a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.

She worked at the ever-popular Melrose Confectionery (sweets ice-cream) Parlor in downtown Mishawaka.This is where she met and had a certain regular patron, a young Mishawaka man called Jimmie Wilbur. And on January 27, 1945 Phyllis married James Wilbur Heckaman, a union lasting over 61 years with a family of five children, 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. While employed at Ball over a decade, Phyllis participated in the volleyball and bowling leagues. She also worked at St.Joseph Hospital and later after retirement age, Mishawaka restaurant. She loved and cherished her grandchildren.She enjoyed Elizabeth Barrett Browning poems and was an avid reader of Danielle Steel novels.

She liked bird watching and in her later years had fun feeding geese that gathered near her home. At Our Lady of Peace Hospital, Phyllis spent her last worldly days with her family at her side providing comfort.At 12:04 am on November 25, 2006 her Angels came to take her home to the Heavenly Father.Revelations 21.4: will be no more suffering, crying or pain.These things of the past are gone She will be missed very much and memories of her are cherished by her Ann (Robert) Harke of South Bend, Jimmie Christine (Perry) Scripter of Mishawaka, Jaquenette Lynn Siciliano and husband Richard Akinson of Ft.Myers, Florida, Josette Maree (Robert) Ralph Gregory Heckaman, both of grandchildren; nine great (Ken) Cowen, Hope Gill, Patricia (Charles) Van Camp, Thelma (Robert) Silver Dollar Housand and sister-in-law, Ida Housand, all of Mishawaka. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Raymond Housand, and a brother-in-law, Edward Gill, Sr.There are no endings, only new beginnings.Phyllis’s life did not is the beginning of her eternal life in heaven. Visitation will be Wed.5 to 8 p.m., and 9 to 11 a.m.Thurs. at Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W.8th Mishawaka.

Services begin at 11 a.m. Thurs.Nov.30th in the funeral home with Rev.Terry Fisher officiating and Charles Strantz delivering the eulogy.Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.Leave an online condolence or share some memories with the Heckaman family by visiting www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. MMaarrggaarreettaa HHeeddggee Aug. 16, 1933 Nov.

25, 2006 Margareta (Kaltwasser) Hedge, 73, of Griffith, Indiana, and formerly from Noblesville, Indiana, died Saturday, Nov.25, in Riley Memorial Hospice Residence, Calumet, Indiana. She was born Aug.16, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Alfons Gutlieb and Rosina (Kruezer) Kaltwasser.On September 1, 1956, she married Sgt.William N.Hedge at Ascension Church, Harvey, Ill. As an Army wife of 18 years she volunteered at the American Red Cross, Sacred Heart Guild, Post Thrift Shops, and was a charter member of Birthright, of Waynesville, Mo.He has preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Hertel of Indianapolis, and Therese (Daniel) Johnson of Munster, sons, William (Anne) Hedge Jr.of Louisville, and John (Erin) Hedge of Peachtree City, and seven grandchildren, Timothy and John Hertel, Christine, Lauren and Melanie Hedge, and Sarah and Dan Johnson. Mrs.Hedge was a former member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Noblesville, volunteering at the St.Vincent DePaul Center, Altar Rosary Society, 55ers seniors group, and was a charter member of Good Samaritan.She was a past president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45, Salon member, life member of VFW Auxiliary 1167 South Bend, Pentleton AmVets Auxiliary Unit 26, Society of Military Widows and White River Chapter of the Military Officer Assn.of America.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.Wednesday in Our Lady of Grace, Noblesville, with burial at Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.today in Randall Roberts, Noblesville. Memorial services will be held in mid-January at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Highland, Indiana; time to be decided at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the St.Vincent de Paul Society, Our Lady of Grace Church, 9100 N.191st Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. HHeennrriieettttaa KKuuhhllss Oct. 24, 1919 Nov.

25, 2006 WALKERTON Henrietta Kuhls, 87, of Walkerton, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Hospice House, South Bend, Ind. Mrs.Kuhls was born October 24, 1919, in Fulton County, to Jacob V.and Fannie (Whiteside) Crabill, and had lived in the Walkerton area most of her life. On July 21, 1963, in Valparaiso, she was married to Brian G.Kuhls, who survives.Also surviving are one daughter, Donell (Jerome) Howard of Koontz son, Richard Chiaro of sisters, Nina Greenawalt of Koontz Lake and Bonnie (Harold) Small of grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Marietta by a brother, Jacob Jr.

She was a homemaker, a 51-year member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge and a member of the Walkerton American Legion Post Auxiliary. Funeral services will be today, November 28, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.(Eastern time) in Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with Rev. Lloyd George officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Rochester. Friends may call today from 10:00 a.m.(Eastern time) until the time of services in the funeral home.

JJeeaanneettttee RReeaa June 16, 1911 Nov. 26, 2006 SOUTH BEND Jeanette Rea, 95, of Gilmer Street, South Bend, passed away after an extended illness at 5:39 a.m.Sunday, November 26, in the Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs.Rea was born on June 16, 1911, in South Bend, and resided in the Michiana area her lifetime.On June 28, 1934, in South Bend, as Jeanette Hendrickson, she married James D.Rea, who preceded her in death in September 1974. Jeanette retired from K-Mart Department Store in 1978 after many years of service. She is survived by three nieces, Jackie Campbell and Linda Miller, both of South Bend, and Jan Leisten of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Also very close friends who cared for her for several years, Mr.

and Mrs.Dwight Handschu of South Bend. Jeanette was a very loving, caring person who served the Lord and was a true Christian. She cherished her church family. She was a member of Eastern Star 575 and Southlawn United Methodist Church. Jeanette requested that all memorial contributions be made to Southlawn United Methodist Church.

Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m.today, November 28, in Hanley Sons Home, located at est Ireland Road 23, South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, November 29, in Southlawn United Methodist Church. Friends may call in the church one hour prior to services. Rev.Don Carpenter will officiate and burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The HANLEY Sons Home handled arrangements and services and extend deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Rea family.

RRiimmuuss SSiirr WWiilllliiaammss Nov. 22, 2006 Baby boy, Rimus Sir Williams son of Shekita Simmons and Rimus Sir Williams passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana. Rimus Sir Williams Jr.is survived by his parents, Shekita Simmons and Rimus Sir Williams sisters, Dezeray Simmons, Destiny Ford and Deshauntae brother, Terrance grandparents, Cantrell and Carla Carter, all of South grandmother, Vanessa Simmons of Las Vegas, grandfather, Richard Woods of South great- grandmother, Beverly Ross, and paternal great-grandfather, William Brimite, both of Benton Harbor, Michigan; seven uncles, Daniel Weathers, Jeffery Brimite, Brent Brimite, Judge Simmons and Tyreck Simmons, all of Las Vegas, Nevada, Antonio Goodwin of South Bend and Carlos Simmons of Phoenix, aunts, Andreni and Andrenia Simmons, both of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kimberly Carter of South with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Rimus Sir Williams Jr.will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, in Alf or Mor tuar with burial following at Highland Cemetery.Bereavement messages may be sent to the Williams family.

IIrreennee WWiittkkoowwsskkii June 21, 1910 Nov. 25, 2006 Irene Witkowski, 96, of West 7th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:25 p.m.on Saturday, November 25, 2006, in the Holy Cross Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Irene was born on June 21, 1910, in South Bend, Indiana. On August 22, 1931, in St. Hedwig Catholic Church, South Bend, as the former Irene Egierski, she married Joseph Witkowski, who preceded her in death on DEA TH NOTICES AND OBITUAR INDEX Jack G.

Atchley Dec. 25, 1931 Nov. 24, 2006 SSOOUUTTHH BBEENNDD Jack G. Friday in Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.There will be no services or visitation. Zahoran Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Elizabeth M. Bailey May 6, 1922 Nov. 27, 2006 RROOCCHHEESSTTEERR Elizabeth at 3:25 a.m.Monday in Hickory Creek of Rochester.Survivors include a McQueary of son, Ernest McQueary Jr.of North sisters, Mabel Morgan of Mishawaka, Mary J.Welch of Florida, Pauline Rehnell of Shelburn, Donnabelle Hazelit of Downers two Sims of George Sims of Mishawaka.Services will be at 11 a.m.Wednesday in Zimmerman Brothers Funeral friends may call two hours before services. Katie M. Bontreger May 2, 1913 Nov.

26, 2006 MMIIDDDDLLEEBBUURRYY Katie Mabel at 11:15 p.m.Sunday in her home. Survivors include her husband, Eli Bontreger of Phoenix and Mary Miller of three E.of Shipshewana, Jonas E.of Goshen and Allen E. of Middlebury.Services will be at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday in the family friends may call all day today.Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Margaret E. Chattin Dec.

2, 1915 Nov. 26, 2006 GGOOSSHHEENN Margaret Elizabeth at 4 p.m.Sunday in Greencroft Healthcare.Survivors include a A.Saunders of a sister, Rosevelyn Wantz of Elkhart. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m.Wednesday in Rieth- Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m.and one hour before the services in the church.

Agnes Farkas Oct. 13, 1929 Nov. 27, 2006 SSOOUUTTHH BBEENNDD Agnes Monday in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.Survivors include her a son, Leslie of Chicago.Private services will be held.Zahoran Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Velva B. Firestone Jan.

14, 1915 Nov. 26, 2006 GGOOSSHHEENN Velva Berniece at 2:39 a.m. Sunday in Greencroft Healthcare.Survivors include two Freel and Vicki of Syracuse; and three and of Richard Syracuse. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Syracuse Church of God.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.today in Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Viola I.

Flavin Nov. 11, 1923 Nov. 27, 2006 MMIICCHHIIGGAANN CCIITTYY Viola I. West Lafayette, of Michigan City, died at 6 a.m.Monday in Indiana Soldiers Home. Survivors include three Lepley of Powell of Fort Wayne and Terese of Michigan City; a of West Lafayette; and a Bischoff of Michigan City.Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Thursday in Queen of All Saints Catholic Church.Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m.in Funeral Chapel, where a wake service will be at 5 p.m.,and a memorial service will be at 6 p.m.,both on Wednesday.

Ronald L. Goble Jan. 28, 1941 Nov. 12, 2006 GGOOSSHHEENN Ronald L. Nov.12 in his home.Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.Thursday in Hess Cemetery.There will be no visi- tation.Kline Funeral Home, handling arrangements.

Phyllis J. Heckaman March 2, 1927 Nov. 25, 2006 MMIISSHHAAWWAAKKAA Phyllis J. Saturday in Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Survivors include her husband, A.

Harke of South C. Scripter and Josette M. of Mishawaka, and Jaquenette L.Siciliano of Fort G. Heckaman of Gill and Patricia Van of a brother, Silver Dollar Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hahn Funeral friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesday and two hours before services.

ARRANGEMENTS PENDING 94, of Goshen, died Monday; Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Milford. GGeeoorrggee 83, of Berrien Springs, died Monday; Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. BBeevveerrllyy 63, of Niles, died Monday; Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. DDaanniieell 55, of Niles, died Monday; Brown Funeral Home Cremation Service, Niles. WWa avvaa 88, of Elkhart, died Monday; Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home Crematory, Elkhart.

JJaammeess 21, of New Carlisle, died Sunday; Kaniewski Funeral Home, New Carlisle. 75, of South Bend, died Monday; Mortuary, South Bend. DEA TH NOTICES OBITUARIES Obituary Department Information Phone 574-235-6169 AX 574-235-6424 E-Mail In Memoriams 574-235-6000 See E4 See E4.