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16, 1927 - Oct. 5, 2009SOUTH BEND - Marion Short Mappes, 81, of South Bend, IN, passed away October 5, 2009. Born November 16, 1927, in Auburn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marion Short. Marion was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was involved in many women's groups through the church. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Association and held several offices through that organization. She was a librarian at Auburn High School, as well as an avid reader. On November 14, 1953, Marion married Leon Mappes, who preceded her in death. They had three children who survive, John Mappes of Elkhart, Margaret (Ron) Sevison of Niles, MI, and Kenneth (Sue) Mappes of Arcadia, FL; six grandchildren, Alex Mappes of Memphis, TN, Renee Mappes of Franklin, TN, Robert Sevison and Brian Sevison of Niles, Jacqueline Mappes of Sarasota, FL, and Matthew Mappes of Arcadia, FL. Also surviving are siblings, Elenore S. Norden, Harold L. Short and June E. Peterson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 2:00 PM in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Cleveland Road. Officiating will be Rev. Don Neely. Visitation with the family will be a half-hour before the service, and following the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.