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Joan VanAcker Obituary
Mar. 28, 1948 - Jan. 28, 2017
SOUTH BEND - South Bend - Joan Theresa Van Acker, 68, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Joan was born March 23, 1948 in South Bend, to the late Michael and Cecilia (Ebel) Rajski.
Survivors of Joan include her children, Sherry and Ken Cwidak, Tamara Neely and Nicole Van Acker; grandchildren, Joshua Beissel, Taylor, Brooke, Tiffany & Amanda Cwidak, Mariah Neely; and great-grandson, Jace Cwidak.
Joan retired from Notre Dame after 25 years of service. She enjoyed the simpler thing in life; bingo, gardening, Friday nights at the South Bend Motor Speedway, going to Rum Village with her children and family gatherings before she began her battle with COPD. Joan was a very strong, spiritual woman with a love for the Christmas season. She loved her family very much and has left special memories that they will cherish and hold close to their hearts forever.
Visitation for Joan will be Friday, February 3, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Funeral Service to begin at 7:00pm in the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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February 9, 2019
MOM, ITS HARD TO BELIEVE ITS BEEN 2 YRS I MISS YOU SOOO VERY MUCH MY HEART IS STILL BREAKING I DONT THINK IT WILL EVER STOP I LOVE YOU XXOO ALL MY LOVE SHERRY.
Rosemarie Mirda
February 3, 2017
Nicki,
I was so saddened to learn of your Mom's passing.
She was a very nice person, and a great Mother to you , Tammi, Sherry, and Ken.
She fought very hard to stay here on earth, but it was time for her to find freedom from illness, and go to heaven.
(Know she's cooking and decorating for the family up there, and they were all happy to welcome her.)
My thoughts and prayers are with you, along with heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Aunt Rosie and Uncle Larry
JoRae Mears
February 3, 2017
I am so sorry about your loss. Joan was a very wonderful woman and I enjoyed her company at work. She took such good care of the Rector in Knott Hall and was very dedicated to Brother Jerome as well as her family. Could not ask for a better woman❤You all have my sincere sympathys. JoRae Mears
Cheryl Wright
February 1, 2017
Tamara, Mariah and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your faith will comfort you at this time.
Cheryl Wright
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St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619
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St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619
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