Submitted by: John C. Monk

William V. Hendricks

Oct. 2, 1912 - April 17, 2010
MISHAWAKA - William V. Hendricks, 97 years old, residing in Mishawaka, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Hospice House of Elkhart. He was born October 2, 1912, in West Lebanon, Indiana, the son of Marley and Georgia (Schooner) Hendricks. He attended James Whitcomb Riley High School, South Bend, and went to work for the Studebaker Corp. until it closed. He later retired from the Bendix Corp. where he worked as a draftsman. On July 18, 1939, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to Edna M. Hupp, who passed away September 10, 2005. Mr. Hendricks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon L. and Jack Selis of Mishawaka; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Conching Hendricks of Rapid City, South Dakota; three grandchildren, Matthew Selis, Jennifer Selis and Bill Hendricks. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Jarrett, Hannah, Grace, Heidi, and Paige, along with several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff and caregivers at the Center for Hospice in South Bend and Elkhart. Also special thanks to his friend and caregiver, Anne Casini. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. There will be no visitation. The Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, is assisting the Hendricks family with arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.