Submitted by: John C. Monk
Theresa
L. MacDonald
Oct.
5, 1928 - April 18, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Theresa Leona MacDonald, 81, passed away Sunday in
her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 5, 1928,
in South Bend, IN, to Lillian and William Micinski. She attended
Holy Cross School and South Bend Central High School, and was
employed by Osco Drugstore as a cosmetician for 17 years. On
November 24, 1949, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, as the former
Theresa Micinski, she married Winfield MacDonald. She is survived
by her husband of 60 years, and her children James MacDonald of
Alcoa, TN, Marsha Kapica (Donald) of South Bend, IN, and Thomas
MacDonald (Kathy) of North Liberty, IN. Survivors also include
her five grandchildren, Kristen Aldorisio of San Francisco, CA,
Douglas Kapica (Maureen), Travis MacDonald and Bradley MacDonald
of South Bend, IN, and Jamie Cygan (Brandon); and great-grandson,
Jordan of Valparaiso, IN. Theresa joins her beloved daughter
Marcia, who passed away October 29, 2004. The family wishes to
express sincere gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Southern
Care Hospice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21st,
from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., with a 4 p.m. Rosary in
Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 22nd, at 11:00
a.m. in Holy Family Church, 56407 Mayflower Road, South Bend,
with Monsignor Bernard Galic officiating. Burial to follow at
Highland Cemetery in South Bend. Theresa's spirit, courage, quiet
generosity and unending kindness will be fondly remembered by her
loving family. Contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice
or to Holy Family Church. To leave the family an online
condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our
website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on April 20, 2010