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21, 1932 - March 5, 2010NEW CARLISLE - J. Edmond "Ed" Higgins, 77, of New Carlisle, IN, passed on Friday, March 5, 2010, in his home. Ed was born on November 21, 1932, in Manhattan, KS, to James and Ruth (Rosencrans) Higgins. He lived in New Carlisle for forty-one years, coming from South Bend. Ed retired from the IBEW Local 153. On June 20, 1969, in South Bend, he married Carolyn Pietrzak, who survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Mary (Dale) Minich of Umatilla, FL; three sons, James Higgins of Englewood, FL, Patrick (Debora) Higgins of New Carlisle, IN, and John (Mary) Higgins of New Carlisle, IN; six grandchildren, Andrew, Brian and Alex Larson, Jessica (Keith) Varga, and Cody and Austin Higgins; one great-grandson, Braden Varga; one brother, Thomas (Lucianita) Higgins of South Bend, IN; and several nieces and nephews, including Leah and Gerald Higgins and Jim Lentine. He was preceded by his parents, James and Ruth Higgins; one daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Higgins; a sister, Marion Lentine; and one brother, Lawrence Higgins. Funeral services, including a Masonic Service and the Military Rites, conducted by Miller's Vets, will be begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN. Friends may call from 2 until 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Cremation at a later date. Ed was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #297, the Terre Coupee Lodge No. 204, F.&A.M., the Scottish Rite, South Bend York Rite, and the Orak Shrine. Ed was dedicated to the Masons and Shriners work with children. He served as the District Transportation Coordinator for the Shrine and was especially dedicated to transporting children in the Shrine van to the Chicago and Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals. Ed enjoyed his memberships and the fellowships of his BMW Motorcycle Club and ham radio buddies (N9FMC). No one fought harder during illnesses and setbacks. He loved life and was blessed in many ways. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children Hospitals or to Alcoholics Anonymous. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com.