Submiited by: John C. Monk

Patricia J. Stoffer-Dreesbach

Oct. 18, 1931 - April 26, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Patricia J. Stoffer-Dreesbach, 78, of North Center Street, Mishawaka, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Regency Place, South Bend. She was born on October 18th, 1931, in Mishawaka. On August 14th, 1954, in Big Rapids, Michigan, she married Donald Stoffer, who died on November 30th, 1995. She then married Art Dreesbach on October 12th, 1996. He also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Anna L. (Kevin Young) Bianco of Mishawaka, Dina C. Srmek of Niles, Michigan, and Linda Sue (Harvey) Turner of Bristol, Indiana. Six grandchildren, Tina Ireland, Donald Herb, Jamie (Mike Neely) Klinke, Damiano (Fran) Bianco, Bo Srmek and Donald Srmek. Eight great-grandchildren also survive with her 12 brothers and sisters, Donald R. (Trixie) Olds of Florida, Delbert R. Olds of Florida, John (Joan) Fricker of North Liberty, Dale E. (Carol) Rush of South Bend, Barbara A. Feldman of California, Carol M. (Bob) Demler of Florida, Betty Lou Klein of Mishawaka, Sharon L. (Lowell) Jones of Saginaw, Michigan, Delores M. Hahn of Mansfield, Ohio, Sandra L. Bolles of Dewitt, Michigan, Jan Huston of South Bend and Donna S. Moore of Williamston North Carolina. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Fred Rush. Patricia retired from Burcliff Industries in 1995 after 22 years of service in quality control. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the South Bend Moose. A memorial service will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1st, in Bubb Funeral Chapel, Mishawaka, where friends will be received from 4 until the time of the service at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Alzheimer's Walk Through Sanctuary at St. Paul's, 3602 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614, Attn: Mary Kay O'Connell.