Dorothy (Sommers) Stalbaum

Dorothy Stalbaum

Sept. 9, 1926 – March 20, 2015

SOUTH BEND – Dorothy Stalbaum, 88, residing in South Bend, IN passed away at 10:25 PM Friday, March 20, 2015 at Hospice House, South Bend.  She was born on September 9, 1926 to the late Paul and Mary Sommers. On June 24, 1944 in St. Petersburg, FL she married Edward R. Stalbaum, who survives. They have lived in South Bend for the past 20 years. 

Along with her loving husband of 70 years, Edward, she is also survived by two daughters, Harriett “Paula” Stalbaum of Denver, CO and Maryann (Tim) Budzielek of Lakeville, IN; four grandchildren, Jake (Ashley) Budzielek, Cole Budzielek, Jill Budzielek and Rex Budzielek; two great grandchildren, Bo and Raelynn; sisters, Ann Hall of Fowlerville, MI and Esther Corbat of Ft. Wayne, IN; and her brother, Paul Sommers of Winamac, IN.  Her son, Edward R. Stalbaum, Jr. passed away in December 1989 and her sisters, Elizabeth Kistler and Barbara Caldwell also preceded her in death.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 19704 Johnson Rd., South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, IN.  Friends may visit with the family from 3:00–7:00 PM Monday at Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, where a Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 PM.

Expressions of sympathy to the Stalbaum family may be offered to Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.  Online condolences to the family may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. 

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