Submitted by: Dan Rich

Josephine Ann Boden

Sept. 11, 1916 - July 2, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/6/2008
SOUTH BEND - Josephine Ann Boden, 91, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in her home. She was born on September 11, 1916, in Wilkes Barre, PA, to the late Grant and Rose Sesock. She moved to South Bend, coming from the St. Louis area, and had lived here for 57 years. She was employed by the Francis Shop and then the Milady Shop as a salesperson until she retired from the latter after 30 years of service. Josephine is survived by her son, Donald Eugene Willman of South Bend; nieces, Doris Strealdorf, Kay Heck, Sharon Norbery and Roz Mackey; and a nephew, William "Bitz" Aksamit; as well as many extended family. She was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. She was a member of St. Mary's PNCC Parish, where she was very active. She was also an active fundraiser. Josephine loved to sing and in her younger years sang with Les Brown's Orchestra and Ozzie Nelson's Orchestra. She also loved embroidery, cribbage and was a professional pool player in the St. Louis area.

There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday, September 11, 2008, in St. Mary's PNCC Parish. Kaniewski Funeral Homes, South Bend, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's PNCC Parish, 1601 W. Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46619; or to the Aids Ministries, 201 S. William Street, South Bend, IN 46601.