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Charlotte Ford Obituary

Charlotte J. Ford Jan. 15, 1947 - April 5, 2014 SOUTH BEND - Charlotte J. Lipsky Ford, 67, of South Bend, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1947, in South Bend, to the late Edward and Frances (Cihak) Lipsky. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Gordon James Lipsky and Edward John Lipsky. Charlotte is survived by her children, Paula Ford of South Bend, Paul Ford (fiancee' Kerstin Rogers) of South Bend, Rob Stickler (Amy) of Warren, IN, and Steve Stickler (Kim) of Elkhart; and three grandchildren, Kyle Adams, Victoria Ziemniak and Matthew Stickler. Charlotte retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as a Commercial Claims Specialist after 17 years of service. She was a devout Christian, was a member of Christian Center, and volunteered at the school and church. She loved horseback riding and playing darts at VFW Post 9820. She was an avid cruise person and looked forward to all those adventures. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12th, in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Rd. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may visit with the family today, April 11th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions for Charlotte may be made to any Wells Fargo Bank to the Charlotte Ford Memorial Account to defray funeral expenses. E-mail condolences may be made at www.welsheimer.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2014.
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I am saddened that you are gone. I remember our Kroger days fondly, and will always remember your mischievous and somewhat infectious laugh. I will think often of your kind heart and sweet friendship.

Vickie Ragle

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May 25, 2021

I can't believe you're gone..You were one of the nicest people I've known..I was always so grateful to have you as a friend when we first moved there..I wish we had stayed in touch..Beautiful rest my lovely friend..

Deb Rinehart

May 25, 2016

I was thinking of you and all the fun and laughs we had. I miss you so very very much and still shed tears for you. Friends of your caliber comes along once in a life time and I was so fortunate to have your friendship. You saw me thru some rough times as I did with you. All we had to do was call each other and we were there. I laugh remembering our cruising escapades and times at the lake. Those memories will always be with me and you will "always" be in my heart. I miss you.

November 3, 2015

We love and miss u very much.
Paul,Brandon,Kerstin & BooRoo

Kerstin Rogers

July 26, 2015

Aunt La La, I miss you so much. I miss your tender heart and your spark! I remember spending summers with you swimming and making ice cream (peppermint), although we found our favorite ice cream together in Mexico, coconut...mmm! You're in my thoughts often, ? you always -Kristie

Kristie Miller

January 8, 2015

i grew up with charlotte, we did all kinds of crazy things as kids, so sorry to hear of her passing love you kiddo, sharon marvin

April 24, 2014

Love you mom....

Paul Ford

April 17, 2014

Rest in Peace friend.

Kona Works

April 14, 2014

Charlotte and her "Lipsky" family neighbors were very good to our family. She even babysat for me as a kid. I'm sure she will be missed greatly. Always so nice and friendly when I would run in to out her... with Love, Judy Carrico Linder and the Carrico Family

April 12, 2014

I worked with Charlotte at Liberty. She was such a sweet person. I had many fun times with her. She made everything fun. She will certainly will be missed. She was a treasure on earth and will be in heaven. Her kids family and friends meant the world to her. So prayers to you all during this time of sorrow.

Jennifer Kester

April 12, 2014

Charlotte, I have fond memories of the time I worked in the Contact Center with you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed!

Lori Ford-Marchand

April 11, 2014

You were a great friend to my mom Marty. You both will be dearly missed. Please tell her hello. I loved when you came to her house. We had great talks and laughs. R.I.P.

Carey McDaniel Binns

April 11, 2014

I bowled on the same league with Charlotte years ago, she was so friendly and sweet! I really enjoyed knowing her.

Kris Taylor

April 10, 2014

Charlotte, thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my mom. You were such a kind a giving soul. We were lucky to have you be a part of our family. You will be missed. Nolan asked that you take care of his fishy Blue.

Maria Fye

April 10, 2014

Will always rememeber her smile and zest for life. The summer fun of the late 70s still brings a smile to me.

Robert Fox-Liszew

April 10, 2014

My Char, my best friend, I will always love and remember you and all the fun and the many laughs we had over the past 30 plus years. You always had the time for everyone and had such a nuturing soul. You touched so many lives with your caring and tenderness, letting yourself take last place to give to others. I was the luckiest person in the world to have had your friendship all these years. You taught me patience, understanding, and how to laugh again. RIP my dear dear friend.

Jeri Mullin

April 10, 2014

You will be missed. Love you Aunt La La.

John & Kim Lipsky

April 10, 2014

You will be missed. R.I.P.

The Corban's

April 10, 2014

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