Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT – Jan 24, 2002

Charles D. Urednick

Sept. 12, 1913 - Jan. 22, 2002

Charles D. Urednick, 88, of West 16th Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away after an illness at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the Countryside Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Mishawaka.

Charles was born Sept. 12, 1913, in North Judson, Ind., as the son of the late Frank and Francis (Versal) Urednick. Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Tony Urednick. He is survived by a brother, Joseph (Blanche) Urednick of Bremen, Ind.; a longtime friend and companion, Rosaline Easterday of Michigan City, Ind.; and by many nieces and nephews.

Charles worked in the final assembly department of the South Bend Lathe Company for 38 years before retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served his country during World War II as a sergeant from Headquarters & Supply Company, 301st Engineering Battalion. Charles was also a veteran of the United States Navy. He served his country again during the Korean Conflict as a machinery repairman, third class.

Charles was a lifetime area resident and a member of the American Legion #161 of Mishawaka, V.F.W. Post 360, the Mishawaka Eagles and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Rev. Robert Yast will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. VFW Post 360 and American Legion #161 of Mishawaka will conduct military rites.

Contributions in memory of Charles may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to the donor's charity of choice.