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Judith Francis Obituary

Sept. 18, 1951 - Jan. 4, 2013
MISHAWAKA - Judith Lynn Francis, 61, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013, in her home. She was born on September 18, 1951, in South Bend, IN, to Stanley and Elsie (Trimel) Tarwacki. On August 15, 1996, in South Bend, IN, she married Thomas Francis, who survives. Mrs. Francis is also survived by four daughters, Kimberly (Dave) Young, Angela (Stewart) Young, Michelle (Ryan) Taylor and Melissa (Randy Rose) Webb, all of South Bend, IN; son, Robert Young of Mishawaka, IN; three stepchildren, Wendy Francis, Joseph (Dawn) Rose and Dusty Rose, all of South Bend; twenty-six grandchildren & three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janet (Scott) Blacharski of Crystal River, FL, Maryann (James) Swihart of South Bend, IN, and Margaret (Joseph) Holleran of Webster, NY; and six brothers, Jerry (Barbara) Tarwacki of South Bend, IN, Bob (Nancy) Tarwacki of Rochester, NY, John (Carol) Tarwacki of South Bend, Mike (Patty) Tarwacki of North Liberty, IN, Mark (Deborah) Tarwacki of Rochester, NY, and Butch (Linda) Tarwacki of Ocala, FL. Mrs. Francis was a lifelong resident. She formerly worked as a scale manager at Indiana Auto Salvage, but later was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends for two hours prior in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Judith Lynn Francis may be offered to the family in c/o Palmer Funeral Home to help with funeral costs. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jan. 7, 2013.
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I miss you so much mom...as i covered you with the cover and Tommy and i looked on you for the last time as we closed the casket my heart was breaking...not only for myself but for Tommy as well

Michelle Taylor

January 9, 2013

I only know of your family through the name connection we have. However, I wanted to express my sympathy for your great loss. From the OTHER Tom and Judy Francis in Mishawaka.

Judy Francis

January 8, 2013

Sorry, I won't be there to say good-bye on Tuesday. So grateful to have had the time with you in early December. Rest in Peace, my beloved sister.

Margaret Holleran

January 7, 2013

Many condolences from the Bill & Jeannie Quirk family. R.I.P. Judy.

Bill Quirk

January 7, 2013

Mom although i feel great sorrow, i rejoice in the knowing that you are with God and walking on roads paved of gold with angels formerly known as dad, Stephanie, and Vicki...i love and miss u all soooo much...watch over us as we walk this painful road tomorrow...

Michelle Taylor

January 7, 2013

"My Beautiful Sister Judy" you are now an angel In heaven Watching over me.
I will see you again. "I Love You"
Janet Blacharski

January 7, 2013

love you mom i am glad you shared the journey with me thank you for letting me be with you like you were when stephanie passed...

angie young

January 7, 2013

Judy was a great aunt she helped people in so many ways she will always be loved and always be missed. love you aunt judy

Tara Francis

January 7, 2013

U always be love & miss rip Judy francis

wendy francis

January 7, 2013

Mom i know you are watching over us...smile down on me from time to time....its gonna get a little lonely without u down here...tell dad, Stephanie and Vicki i love them and miss them very much...see u soon

Michelle Taylor

January 7, 2013

Dear mom, i don't want to believe you are gone...i was in the store yesterday and asked Ryan to grab some ice coffee for u...then i remembered u are not at home anymore...Ryan bought it anyways...now i see why u loved him so much

Michelle Taylor

January 6, 2013

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