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12, 1936 - Dec. 21, 2009We can do no great things - only small things with great love. Mother Teresa MISHAWAKA - Betty L. Calderone, 73, left this world for her eternal life with God surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to all. She was born in Mishawaka to the late Arthur and Josephine Soens. On September 29, 1956, she married Joseph Calderone at St. Bavo Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, sister, Marge Penn, and brother, Joseph Soens. She is also survived by her children, Joseph (Jill) Calderone, Mary Beth (Jim) Aldrich, Rose (John) Mauro, Jerome (Tania) Calderone, Virginia (Randy) Fras and Anna (Steve) Winters; 18 grandchildren, Jamie, Christa, Ryann, Carrie, Clint, Katie, Aaron, Tony, Virginia, Joey Rocco, Joseph Matthew, Dadyn, Megan, Taylor, Chandler, Evan, Natalie and Emily; and three great-grandchildren, Byron, Cecelia and Jordan. Betty lived in the West End of Mishawaka and served others her entire life. Whether it was serving her family, serving patrons at the West End Bakery for 35 years or serving the Lord, her compassion, kindness and smile touched the lives of many. Our Mother was a beautiful woman and her soul will live on in the lives of her family forever. Visitation for Betty will be on Wednesday, December 23, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Entombment will follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum, Mishawaka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.