Submitted by: Dan Rich

Virginia Sult

June 24, 1918 - March 6, 2008

South Bend Tribune 3/7/2008

NORTH LIBERTY - Virginia (Beringer) Sult, 89, passed away on March 6, 2008 in her residence. Virginia was born on June 24, 1918, near Crumstown, IN, to the late Edward and Chrystal (Day) Beringer.

On September 11, 1940, she married Marcus J. Sult of New Carlisle who passed away on November 20, 2003, after 63 years of marriage. She is survived by two children, Dennis G. Sult and Darlene K. (Robert) Ralph, both of North Liberty; granddaughter, Sarah (Sult) Humes and by a great-granddaughter, Madeline Humes of South Bend. Virginia graduated in 1936 from Greene High School. She was a member of the Warren Township Fireman's Auxiliary for many years; and a member of the "Chums Club" Since 1936. She truly loved all animals and was a member of many animal organizations. For many years, Virginia and Mark enjoyed their summer cabin on Black Lake in Canada until 1996 when health problems prevented them from making the long journey. Although bedridden since 1999, Virginia never lost her smile and showed us all how one can enjoy life with so many limitations. She always had her beloved dog "Tippy" by her side, who made her quiet hours so pleasant and comforting. She was entertained by watching the many birds who came to the feeders outside her bedroom window. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her loving caregivers and to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crumstown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pet Refuge Inc, 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.