Submitted by: Dan Rich

James J. Spainhower

March 10, 1926 - Dec. 15, 1998

South Bend Tribune 12/17/1998

MISHAWAKA - James J. Spainhower, 72, of East Omer Avenue, passed away after an illness at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in his residence. Mr. Spainhower was born on March 10, 1926, in Petersburg, Ind., as the son of the late James and Aliene (Cox) Spainhower. He moved to the Michiana area in 1948 from Petersburg. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Spainhower.

On March 26, 1967, in Mishawaka, he married the former Doris Schroder, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Mary (Brian) Presnell of Mishawaka; five sons, James E. Spainhower of Mishawaka, William H. Spainhower of Indianapolis, Ind., Jerry W. (Diane) Schroder of Mishawaka, Roger E. (Michele) Schroder and Robert R. (Nancy) Schroder, both of South Bend; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and by a sister, Margaret Daly of South Bend. Mr. Spainhower was a foreman at Dodge in Mishawaka for 22 years, retiring in 1987. He was the owner and operator of Mishawaka Service for 40 years, retiring in 1996. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Marines, from where he received two Purple Hearts.

Friends my call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the funeral home, with Rev. Erv Mize officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637-3437.