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Catherine Louise (Bachani) Lugar
March 15, 1928 ~ October 18, 2015 (age 87) 87 Years OldShare using:
Catherine Louise Lugar, 87, residing in South Bend, passed away at 12:45 pm Sunday, October 18, 2015 at The Milton Home in South Bend. She was born March 15, 1928 in Johnstown, PA to the late Joseph and Apalonia Bachani.
On May 29, 1948 in Johnstown, PA, Catherine married William Joseph Lugar, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2003. In her younger years, Catherine was a kindergarten aide in the East Chicago Public School System. She was a very hard worker. She also worked at Holy Trinity Croation Church, and her religion was very important to her.
Catherine is survived by her daughter, Joann (William) Ciszczon of South Bend; son, Francis (Paula) Lugar of Spring Valley, WI; and grandchildren, Leann and Benjamin Ciszczon. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Bogovich; and brothers Stephen and Joseph Bachani. Catherine’s family meant everything to her and she loved children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 331 S. Scott Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to mass in the church on Friday, where the rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am. Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel is assisting the Lugar family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be donated to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be left for the Lugar family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Visitation
FridayOctober 23, 2015
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
St. Patrick Catholic Church
309 S. Taylor Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Recitation of the Rosary
FridayOctober 23, 2015
9:30 AM
St. Patrick Catholic Church
309 S. Taylor Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
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