Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Edith I. Buck

April 2, 1923 - July 13, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Edith Ione Buck, 87, died on Tuesday July 13, 2010 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born in Auburn, IN, on April 2, 1923 to Alva & Carrie (Hine) Streby who preceded her in death. Edith was also preceded in death by a sister and three brothers. Friends may visit with the family on Monday July 19, 2010 at Bubb Funeral Chapel from noon until service time at 1:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Pentecostal Church of which she was a member.


Published in South Bend Tribune on July 16, 2010

Edith Ione Buck  

April 2, 1923 - July 13, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Edith Ione Buck, 87, of Mishawaka, died on Tuesday July 13, 2010 in Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, Indiana. She was born on April 2, 1923 to Alva and Carrie B. (Hines) Streby in Auburn, Indiana. Edith married Calvin F. Buck on July 7, 1967. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1985. Mrs. Buck had four siblings, all of whom have preceded her in death, Anna Jefferies of Kendallville, Lloyd G. Streby of Toledo, Ward A. Streby of Kendallville and Carna Streby of Noble County. Although she never had any children of her own, she dearly loved her eleven nieces and nephews and their families. Edith always loved animals, especially her dog "Scooter" and her cat "Patches". She worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka as a Nurse's Assistant for seventeen years along with her dearest friend, Laura Alwine of Mishawaka. Edith was a member of United Pentecostal Church in South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday July 19, 2010 in Bubb Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Mendenhall officiating. Friends will be received from noon until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to United Pentecostal Church, 4609 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, Indiana 46614. Memorial condolences may be sent to Bubbfuneralchapel.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on July 18, 2010