Submitted by: Dan Rich
Adelaide Lovell
Aug. 31, 1936 - Oct. 1, 2008
South Bend Tribune 10/23/2008
GRANGER - Adelaide "Marie" Lovell, 72, of
Benson, AZ, originally from Granger, Indiana, went to walk with
the Lord on October 1, 2008, after a courageous battle with
cancer. Marie was born in South Bend to Aloysius and Rosella
Guentert on August 31, 1936. She was a graduate of Saint
Joseph High School. Marie married Joseph A. Lovell on September
1, 1956. She leaves behind her mother, Rosella Guentert; brother,
John Guentert of Buchanan, MI; her loving husband of 52 years;
two sons, Joseph W. (Terri) Lovell of South Bend and David Lovell
of Mishawaka; and grandsons, Andrew Lovell and Ryan Lovell of
Mishawaka. Marie was preceded in death by her father, Aloysius
Guentert, and a sister, Marilyn Smith. After working in
the family business, Marie was able to retire and fulfill her
lifelong dream of traveling the country. Her hobbies included
enjoying time with her family and friends, reading, jigsaw
puzzles, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. She enriched
numerous lives with her caring and loving ways and was a second
mother to many others. She inspired others with her positive
outlook. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
of Benson, AZ.
A private memorial service was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson, AZ, on October 9, 2008. The memorial tribute song by her request was "On Eagle's Wings." Mom, you loved us unconditionally and taught us to be a strong, loving family. We all miss the long heartfelt talks. You are in heaven now, watching over us still, and we can draw from your spirit and try to inspire others as you have inspired us.