Marie J. Housand

Marie J. Housand, 101, passed away quietly in her sleep at her home in Mishawaka on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Marie was born October 10, 1910 in Mishawaka to August and Josephine (Sammet) Doll. On January 11, 1936 she married Jonathan W. Housand, Sr., and they celebrated 62 years together until his passing in 1998.

Marie is survived by her seven children, Barbara (Stephen) Theobald of Innsbrook, Missouri, Janet (David) Eggleston, Cheryl (Kent) Hickle and Michael (Helen) Housand all of Mishawaka, Mary Jo (Frank) Tomasik of Osceola, Kathleen (Mike) Marien of Granger and Jonathan, Jr. (Sherry) Housand of Elkhart; and one sister, Eleanor Norris of Mishawaka. She was the proud grandmother of 29 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, Marie was also preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Tomasik, as well as 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Marie was a life long member of St. Joseph Parish in Mishawaka. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to the loving care of her family. She was known as a woman of quiet grace who never in her life uttered a harsh or critical word to or about anyone.

Marie was an excellent cook and all of her family continues to prepare recipes “just like Mom used to make” but never quite as good as Mom’s. She enjoyed reading and knitting. In her later years, Marie spent many hours knitting hats for newborn babies in local hospitals and for Riley Hospital for Children. She cut thousands of Campbell Soup labels for St. Joseph School.

Friends may spend time with Marie’s family on Wednesday, February 29, from 4 - 8 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Parish. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.