Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Loretta T. Hauguel

Oct. 11, 1932 - March 17, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Loretta T. Hauguel, 77, passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Southfield Village, South Bend. Loretta was born on October 11, 1932, in South Bend, to the late Casimir and Irene (Splawski) Zielinski. On August 16, 1952, she married Frank E. Hauguel, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Pam Held, who passed away on June 1, 2009; brother, Ray Zielinski; stepsister, Rita Nagy; and by her stepfather, Bernard Klosinski. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Scott) Lidgard of North Liberty; and a son, Jim (Becky) Hauguel of Ft. Wayne; five grandchildren, Jennie (Shane) O'Hara of South Bend, David (Peggy) Kruk of South Bend, Tom (Sami) Kruk of South Bend, Emily Hauguel of Glendale, AZ, and Hilary Hauguel of Ft. Wayne; two great-grandchildren, Abby Kruk and Brayden Kruk; stepsister, Helene Sobiech of South Bend; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Zielinski. Loretta was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a member of the Golden Cluster, Altar and Rosary Sodality for Holy Family Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed polka music. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation to Dr. Sucharetza and Dr. Doctor for their care, compassion and dedication to our mom. Also, heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Southfield Village for their unwavering kindness, love and support. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240; or to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. For those who are unable to attend the funeral liturgy, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published in South Bend Tribune on March 18, 2010