Mary E. Shiprek
Submitted by: Dan Rich
Mary E. Shiprek
Jan. 29, 1929 - Dec. 24, 2008
South Bend Tribune 12/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Mary E. Shiprek, 79, passed away on
Wednesday, December 24 in Hospice House, South Bend. Mary was
born on January 29, 1929 in Mishawaka to Florent J. and Germaine
(De Cook) De Roo. She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Joseph De Roo. On January 19, 1972 she
married Leonard Shiprek. Surviving are her husband Leonard
Shiprek; a daughter Janice (Butch) Imbro and a son Michael
Jonas both of North Liberty, IN; and two grandchildren, Jade and
Chad Jonas of Elkhart. Mary was a head teller at West End
Bank for 10 years, she then became owner of the Wabash Tavern in
North Liberty for 11 years retiring in 1981. Mary was a member of
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, South Bend, St. Joseph
Hospital Auxiliary, Mishawaka, DAV Auxiliary and BK Ladies
Auxiliary. She was also a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital Gift
Shop.
Friends may call on Monday one hour prior to the service at church. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. South Bend with Rev. Derrick Sneyd Officiating Entombment will follow in St. Joseph PRC Cemetery Mausoleum, South Bend. Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made in Mary's name to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46637