Submitted by: Dan Rich

Martha E. Rankin

June 14, 1911 - Oct. 29, 2001

South Bend Tribune 11/1/2001

Martha E. Rankin, 90, of Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, Ind., formerly of Jackson Road, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. Martha was born on June 14, 1911, in Francesville, Ind., as the daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Scott) Lineback. Martha was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sadie McDonald and Pearl Garling; and by a brother, Ivan Lineback. Martha was a lifetime area resident and worked for Wire Craft in Lakeville, Ind.

Martha is survived by four daughters, Donna Fonseca of Mishawaka, Carol Taylor of Columbus, Ind., Jo Ann Edens of Clearwater, Fla., and Melonie Kay Hoffman of Fox Lake, Ill.; and by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be held. Rev. Barry England will officiate. The Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W 8th Street, Mishawaka, is handling arrangements.

Contributions may be made in Martha's memory to St. Bavo's Catholic Church, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.