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26, 1945 - May 3, 2010SOUTH BEND - Sharon Kay (Scherzinger) Imhof, 65, passed away unexpectedly following surgery at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Sharon was born in South Bend on January 26, 1945. On July 17, 1982, in Dallas, TX, she married John Imhof, who survives. Sharon was employed with Associates in South Bend for 13 years and then worked for two oil companies in Texas before retiring from ORYX Oil Company. Sharon and John had lived in South Bend since relocating from Coppell, TX, in 1992. Also surviving are her father, James R. Scherzinger of South Bend; a stepdaughter, Linda Leyndyke of Mishawaka; a stepson, David (Anne) Imhof of Wooster, OH; a stepgrandson, Tommy Imhof; a sister, Beth L. Troyer of South Bend; a brother, Carlon (Diane) Scherzinger of Terre Haute, IN; a sister-in-law, Margaret Scherzinger of Crawfordsville, IN; seven nieces and nephews, and five great-nieces and nephews. Sharon's mother, Erma Ernestine (Duncan) Scherzinger, and brother, Larry Scherzinger, preceded her in death. Sharon is remembered by her family and friends as a loving and devoted wife and untiring caregiver. Her generosity and spirited humor enriched their lives. She led a life of selfless service to others and is deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7th, in Palmer Funeral Home - River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Sharon Kay Imhof may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County, 3408 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.