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John “J.R.” V. Rzeszewski
December 5, 1934 - October 17, 2009
John “J.R.” V. Rzeszewski, 74, of South Bend, IN passed away October 17, 2009. A lifetime resident of South Bend, he was born December 5, 1934, to the late John and Lillian Rzeszewski. On July 9, 1960, he married Jeannette L. Lauer. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2007. He was also preceded in death by sister, Lillian J. and brother, Thomas T. Rzeszewski. Mr. Rzeszewski served in the Armed Forces. He is survived by two sons, John C. (Patricia) Rzeszewski and Richard J. Rzeszewski (K. Mikel); sister, Loretta Klota; sister - in - law, Marilyn Rzeszewski; and three grandchildren, Nathan, Jonathan and Jacob Rzeszewski, all of South Bend. John graduated from St.Joseph’s Catholic High School. Throughout his life, John worked at: The Studebaker Corporation, South Bend Lathe, Long Term Care Pharmacy, and the State of Indiana DOT (Plymouth). John grew up in South Bend and was lifelong resident of St.Joseph County. He was a very hard working father, sometimes holding as many as two or three jobs at a time, if necessary, to provide for his family. John loved his family and especially his grandsons, he’ll be remembered for his unique sense of humor and gift of conversation. His favorite hobby was collecting. He was a member of the Crumstown Conservation Club, where he enjoyed playing Euchre on Thursdays. He was also a member and Eucharist Minister at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. AMemorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at 12:00 Noon by Fr.Bradley Metz. Memorial contributions may be made to Crumstown Conservation Club.
James C. Babbitt
January 2, 1923 – October 14, 2009
South Bend - James “Jim” Carl Babbitt, 86, of South Bend, IN passed away October 14, 2009. He was born January 2, 1923 in Pequot, Minnesota to the late Harry E. and Lucille Babbitt. On May 27, 1969, he married Barbara J. Vakarich. She preceded him in death, along with a daughter, Jamie Lynn Babbitt. He is survived by two sons, Michael D. (Carolyn) Babbitt and Kenneth Cornelis, both of South Bend; daughter, Toni Rae Hurley of Coral Gables, FL; sister, Mary Jane Romeo of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and brother, Weston (Carolyn) Babbitt of McDonald, TN. Jim owned and operated Jim Babbitt’s Auto Sales in South Bend, for over 30 years. No services are being held.
Donna Mason
August 30, 1948 - October 14, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Donna Mason, 61, born to the late Michael & Beulah Schaaf, passed away Oct. 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ernest Mason; children, Steve Hoskins (Tammy), Gary Hoskins (Tina), Valorie Mason and Tonya Mason - Bell; 17 grandchildren; four great - grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; and sisters, Darlene Walker, Linda Taco, Ann Pattok, and Jean Clark. Visitation with the family will be from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the McGann Hay, University Chapel.
Joseph J. Sorocco Sr.
March 10, 1921 - Oct. 14, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Joseph John Sorocco Sr., 88, passed away on October 14, 2009, at Hospice House in Elkhart. Joe was born on March 10, 1921, in South Bend, IN, to Marguarite (Cardone) and Dominick Sorocco. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Michael and Anthony Sorocco; and by a sister, Helen Troutner. On February 25, 1941, he married Delta Marie (Hutchison) Sorocco, who died in 2007. He is survived by a son, Joseph J. (Mary Ann) Sorocco Jr. of South Bend; a daughter, Connie (David) Wiseman of Granger; four grandchildren, Douglas (Kristen) Sorocco of Oklahoma City, Leslie (Neil) Miller of South Bend, Derek (Amy) Wiseman of Granger and Jared (Jessica) Wiseman of South Bend; and his great - grandchildren, Karl Sorocco, Garrett Miller, Mason and Piper Wiseman, Ethan Wiseman, Timothy and Tyler Seward. He is also survived by his brother, William Sorocco, and sisters, Lucy VanOverwaele, Mary Hojara, Angeline Nowaczewski and Betty Lou DeRoo. During WW II, Joe served in the U.S. Army as an MP (military policeman) and was stationed at MacDill AFB in Florida. He worked at Bendix Corporation for over 40 years in several capacities, including supervision and as a union steward. Joe was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5570, Bendix Local #9 Retirees Club, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, October 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. in The McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 State Road 23. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, in St. John the Baptist Church, 3526 St. John's Way, South Bend, with visitation one hour prior in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Elkhart, IN.
SCOTT VAN JACOB
July 16, 1956 - Oct. 10, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Scott Van Jacob was born 16 July 1956 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and grew up on cattle ranches in Klamath County. Scott was a devoted husband and father who loved his wife and daughters deeply, and took great delight in their lively spirits. A devoted father, he rarely ever brought work home, and spent his evenings playing and reading aloud with his family. Scott attended Oregon College of Education where he earned a B.A. and an M.A., and co - founded a chapter of Big Brother/Big Sister; after his studies in Monmouth, he taught at an American school in Medellin, Colombia, for 18 months. Scott then earned his Master's in Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, where he met and wooed his wife. Professionally, Scott was a highly regarded Latin American bibliographer who was awarded both the President's Award and the Foik Award at the University of Notre Dame during the 14 years he worked there. Beyond Notre Dame, he forged strong professional relationships with Latin American bibliographers around the country and with librarians and book dealers in Argentina, Uruguay and Spain. An accomplished amateur runner, Scott won the Harrisburg Mile at the age of 38 and had a personal best time of 4:07. Scott dabbled successfully in the yeast arts, producing delicious beers and breads. A summer's barbeque on the porch with family and friends was his idea of a perfect evening. He was a voracious reader who had an encyclopedic knowledge of running statistics and an impressive collection of track and field biographies. He had the great fortune of overseeing the acquisition and study of an important collection of manuscripts of his favorite writer, Jorge Luis Borges. Scott loved to travel, and he and Elizabeth and their daughters explored North America from sea to shining sea, much of South America (particularly his beloved Argentina), and lived for a short time in Barcelona where Scott studied Catalan - language publishing. Scott is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his daughters, Nina and Gemma, and his stepdaughter, Amy. He has joined his mother, Lois Field, who passed away over a year ago. Scott is also survived by his father, Norman Jacob, stepmother, Jacque, brothers, James Jacob and David Jacob, and stepbrothers, Robert Edwards, Mark Wolter, Phillip Wolter and Greg Jacob, as well as dear friends, Norman and Maureen Eburne. He will be deeply missed by his wife's family and the many dear, dear friends he leaves behind. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, 15 October, from 1 until 4:30 p.m. at Pinhook Park Pavilion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Van Jacob Family Education Fund at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Scott Van Jacob was well - loved by many. He had seemingly infinite patience and kindness, was gentle and loving, ready to help anyone who was in need. He was the kind of person who not only saw the glass as half full, but who also appreciated the beauty of the glass itself and the contents therein. Though he called the Midwest home, Oregon and its saw - toothed horizons, its mountains and fields and rivers reigned in his heart. He was also a great kisser.
Ruth E. Moore
May 23, 1915 - October 7, 2009
Ruth E. Moore, 94, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away October 7, 2009. Born May 23, 1915 in South Bend, she was the daughter of the late Cunning and Lillian Carlson. In 1941, Ruth married George H. Moore. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Gertrude Tuesley, Margaret Burger, and June Nawrot; and brother, Gustave Carlson. She is survived by one daughter, Janet (Thomas) Gramza of Punta Gorda, FL; three grandchildren, Rev. Jeffery (Elizabeth) Gramza of New Castle, IN, Christopher (Jean) Gramza of Mishawaka, and Allison (Dr. Joseph) Morris of Pleasanton, CA; sisters, Evelyn Brandley, Irene Crone, Pauline Pickenpack, Joan Mays and Beverly Chachulski; and nine great - grandchildren. Ruth graduated from South Bend Central High School. She retired from Memorial Hospital, working as an EKG Technician. She was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church. A memorial service will be held at Evangelical Covenant Church, Edison Rd; on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Charlotte Harbor Healthcare, 4000 Kings Hwy., Port Charlotte, FL 33980; or to the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Marion Short Mappes
Nov. 16, 1927 - Oct. 5, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Marion Short Mappes, 81, of South Bend, IN, passed away October 5, 2009. Born November 16, 1927, in Auburn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marion Short. Marion was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was involved in many women's groups through the church. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Association and held several offices through that organization. She was a librarian at Auburn High School, as well as an avid reader. On November 14, 1953, Marion married Leon Mappes, who preceded her in death. They had three children who survive, John Mappes of Elkhart, Margaret (Ron) Sevison of Niles, MI, and Kenneth (Sue) Mappes of Arcadia, FL; six grandchildren, Alex Mappes of Memphis, TN, Renee Mappes of Franklin, TN, Robert Sevison and Brian Sevison of Niles, Jacqueline Mappes of Sarasota, FL, and Matthew Mappes of Arcadia, FL. Also surviving are siblings, Elenore S. Norden, Harold L. Short and June E. Peterson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 2:00 PM in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Cleveland Road. Officiating will be Rev. Don Neely. Visitation with the family will be a half - hour before the service, and following the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mark L. Mezzoni
Feb. 11, 1956 - Oct. 9, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Mark Louis Mezzoni, 53, passed away October 9th. Survivors include his wife, Laura Hatfield; daughter, Nicole Mezzoni of South Bend; mothers, Eve Olenick and Susan Mezzoni; two sisters, Donna Stowe and Robin Messina, all of Florida; and four nephews, Jason, Kyle, Brandon and Greg. His father, Louis Mezzoni, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 14th at 4 PM in Deer Run Church of Christ, with visitation a half hour prior. A fund has been set up for Nicole Mezzoni at Chase Bank.
Phyllis J. Boden
July 7, 1923 – September 27, 2009
Phyllis Jean Boden, 86, died September 27 at Regency Place in South Bend, IN. She was born on July 7, 1923 in Rockford, IL to the late Ruth and Paul Peterson. After completing her R.N. at Swedish American Hospital, she married Richard Boden, who predeceased her in 1999. Her children, Steven (Duanne), Portland, OR and Julie (Randal)
Bladel, South Bend, IN, have given her four grandchildren: Kara, Krista, Jonathan Bladel
and Erik Boden. Also surviving are two sisters, Kay(Ed) Loy and Shirley Morgan, and sister - in - law, Evelyn Boden. A memorial service will be held Monday, Oct. 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2101 E. State. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the church or Covenant Point Bible Camp, Iron River, MI.
John Finnegan
Jan. 12, 1943 - Sept. 29, 2009
GRANGER - Mr. John "Finny" Finnegan, 66, of Granger, passed away Tuesday in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka, IN. "Finny," as he was affectionately known to his friends, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 12, 1943, to Regis James and Margaret (Dvorsky) Finnegan. On July 7, 1962, in Pittsburgh, he married Joan Louise (Crawford) Finnegan, who survives of Granger. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He received his BS and MBA from Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh. He retired in January 2005 after 18 years from International Paper Co. where he was a senior tax manager. Along with his wife, Mr. Finnegan is survived by their four daughters, Terry L. (Jerry) Shoup, Connie Geissler, both of Pittsburgh, Lisa (Mike) Rawlins of Memphis, TN, and Lori "Tibby" (Nat) Hannewyk of New Carlisle, IN; seven grandchildren and one great - grandson. Other survivors include his sister, Mary Ann (Paul) Noga, and a brother, Regis J. Finnegan Jr., both of Lakeland, FL. Friends may call on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR. 23 (enter off Cherry Road). A celebration of his life will be conducted by family and friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. He will be cremated and his ashes will eventually rest in Hawaii along with his wife after her passing. In lieu of sending flowers, the family wishes are for memorial donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601; or online at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?idb=251499674&df_id=1740&1740.donation=form1.
