Obituary: Mary L. Skodinski

May 17, 1934 -- Dec. 1, 2003

Mary L. Skodinski, 69, of Carlton Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Mary was born on May 17, 1934, in South Bend, Ind., as the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Rose (Ferreri) Stante.

On Nov. 12, 1955, in South Bend, as the former Mary Stante, she married Donald Skodinski, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Debby (Paul) Quick of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Michael (Nancy) Skodinski of South Bend; five grandchildren, Jenny, Scott and Kevin Quick, Stacie and Collin Skodinski; and by a sister, Adeline (Ted) Goralski of South Bend.

Mary was a line worker for AmeriSource until her retirement in 1995. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in the Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Cemetery, South Bend.

Contributions may be made in memory of Mary to the St. Bavo Catholic Church Building Fund, 511 W. 7th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.