Submitted by: Dan Rich

Dolores A. Landaw

Oct. 31, 1928 - Jan. 4, 2008

South Bend Tribune 1/6/2008
MISHAWAKA - Dolores A. Landaw, 79, died in her residence at 8 a.m. on Friday January 4, 2008. She was born in Mishawaka on October 31, 1928, to Glen and Flora (Simpson) Cart, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel W. Landaw, whom she married in Mishawaka on April 12, 1945. Dolores is also survived by two daughters, Linda (Mike) Kazmirski of Mishawaka and Debra (Jerry) Boocher of Elkhart; five sons, Larry (Betty) Landaw of Elkhart, Michael (Barbara) Landaw of Mishawaka, Donald (Donna) Landaw of Mishawaka, Johnny (Kathy) Landaw of Loomis, CA, Gary (Kristi) of Trinidad; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Dolores was a stay-at-home mom who called herself "The East End Den Mother". She was mom not only to her own kids but also to the neighborhood kids. Her house was the house everyone wanted to hang out at. Dolores was a loving and giving person. She helped so many people over the years. She especially helped her kids become the people they are today. Her kids were her pride and joy. For several years, Dolores and Dan would travel to the different countries their son, Gary, who is a missionary, happened to be in. She enjoyed those trips. Dolores never knew a stranger. She would talk to anyone. She was always teased by her family and friends about how much she could talk. She sure had the stories to tell about her growing up years and also her kids. Dolores was a great wife and mom. She will be missed by many friends and family. Dolores enjoyed bowling, Bingo, going to Las Vegas and summers at Rice Lake in Ontario Canada. She was a member of the Mishawaka High School Alumni Association and Cedar Road Missionary Church.

Friends may spend time with the family today, January 6, in Bubb Funeral Chapel from 2 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m., Monday, with Rev. Jeff Truex officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Pentecostal Church, Trinidad Bible School.