Submitted by: Nadine A. Hardin

 

Name:  Martin, Lucille Doris

Names in Obituary:  Androjna, Chinavare, Goepfrich, Harden, Lawrence, Martin, Martin-Hwa, Nichols, Rightley, Rucano, Schmitt, Whittaker

 

South Bend Tribune, Obituary; May 15, 2007

Lucille D. Martin (June 28, 1914 -- May 13, 2007)

SOUTH BEND -- Lucille Doris Martin, 92, of Hedge Maple Court, South Bend, died in her home on Sunday, May 13, 2007, following an illness.

 

Lucille was born on June 28, 1914, in South Bend, to James and Mary (Lawrence) Harden.

 

She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1932. On February 22, 1936, in South Bend, she married Charles Richard Martin, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1994. She was also predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Leo Harden and her twin, Louis Harden; and two sisters, Helen Schmitt and Genevieve Rightley.

 

She is survived by three sons, Richard (Marian) Martin of Highland Heights, OH, Donald Martin Sr. and James Martin, both of South Bend; two daughters, Anita (Leo) Goepfrich of Traverse City, MI, and Cheryl (John Jr.) Rucano of South Bend; and a daughter-in-law, Marsha Martin of Indianapolis, IN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Kathleen (John) Martin-Hwa, Mary (Frank) Androjna, Richard (Kimarie) Martin, Tracy (Kevin) Chinavare, Robert (Cindy) Goepfrich, Donald Martin Jr., Timothy (Barbara) Martin, Bridget Martin, Michael Martin, Andrea (Timothy) Whittaker, Gina (Eric) Nichols and John Rucano III; along with 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

 

Lucille was a lifelong resident of South Bend and a member of Corpus Christi parish and its predecessor, Sacred Heart parish. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.

Friends may visit on Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a Rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2007, in Corpus Christi Church, 2801 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com

 

South Bend Tribune, Obituary; May 16, 2007

Lucille D. Martin (June 28, 1914 -- May 13, 2007)

SOUTH BEND -- Lucille Doris Martin, 92, died on Sunday, May 13, in her home. Lucille is survived by three sons, Richard (Marian) Martin, Donald Martin Sr. and James Martin; two daughters, Anita Goepfrich and Cheryl (John Jr.) Rucano; a daughter-in-law, Marsha Martin; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, in Corpus Christi Church. Entombment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m.