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Ann Priebe Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Ann L. Priebe, 76, of Mishawaka passed away surrounded by her family on September 1, 2013 after a brave battle with leukemia. Ann was born on December 15, l936 to Virgil and Virginia Reed, both whom preceded her in death in 1968 and 1994 respectively. On May 3, 1973, Ann married Kenneth A. Priebe who also preceded her in death in 2012. Ann was also preceded in death by her son Reed J. Lantz in l970, and daughter Cynthia Lantz Priebe Cataldo in 2012. Ann is survived by her son Robert (Theresa) Priebe of Edwardsburg, Mi. and grand children Steven (Sarah) of South Bend and Kelly of Chicago, Ill., son James(Chris) Priebe of Granger, and grand children, Alyssa of Dowagiac, Mi., and Kayzie and Jennifer, both of Granger. Also surviving are grand children, Kelsey Cataldo of Mishawaka, and Michael Cataldo of Osceola, along with a very special niece, Lori Schrad of Granger, as well as great niece, Nicole Schrad of California and Reed Schrad of North Carolina, nephews Douglas Blackburn of Virginia and Andrew Blackburn of Illinois and a sister Cynthia (Thomas) Blackburn of South Bend. Ann was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. She was a lifetime member of The St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary and also served as a Precinct Committeewoman for The St. Joe. County Republican Party which was one of her very favorite things to do because she loved meeting people! She also enjoyed crocheting, doing origami, baking, spending time in Holland, Michigan, the mountains of Waynesville, North Carolina and on the island of St. Maarten. Ann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church on County Rd. 6 in Elkhart. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at Trinity Lutheran School, located on Ct. Rd. 6 and Ash Road in Elkhart. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ann's memory to The Cindy Cataldo Scholarship Fund For Underprivileged Children at Trinity Lutheran School in Elkhart where Ann's daughter Cindy was a long time teacher. Checks may be sent to Trinity Lutheran School, 30888 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN 46514. Or to The VFW National Home For Children, 3573 South Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827.
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Linda Van Loo
September 8, 2013
Ann was such a great, and loving person! Her warm,wonderful spirit touched us all. I cherish my memories of Ann, and will miss, love, and admire her always. My sympathy to her loved ones...
Colleen & Larry
September 7, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss Jim and Chris. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mary & Ralph Painter
September 7, 2013
Ann was an incredible woman, truly loved her family and friends and left all of us feeling the loss of her passing. She will not be forgotten. May your many wonderful memories of Ann help you at this time.
Lynn Tepe-Dvorak
September 7, 2013
Prayers to you Jim and your whole family. Stay strong....blessings sent your way. Much Love
Scott Keen
September 7, 2013
Ann was a beautiful woman and I admired and loved her my whole life, for all the obvious reasons. Strength, character, kindness, beauty, and also for carrying on an old Reed tradition -- always having the nicest ride. I'll miss you and hope to see you some day maybe at Aunt Ginny's kitchen table, having a bottle of pop. Love, Scott, Serene & Joe Keen
September 6, 2013
Ann was an energetic, kind and friendly volunteer at Trinity School at Greenlawn. She was faithful in her service throughout Michael and Kelsey Cataldo's years at Trinity. We developed a warm friendship. I will miss her. She was a wonderful, strong, Christian woman, lovingly caring for her husband who was ill for much of her time with us. I love you, dear Ann. Kelsey and Michael, God has called you to be strong. Your family raised you well. Enjoy your memories and rejoice in your grandmother's beautiful love for you. There are no tears or sorrow in her life now. God bless you, much love, Mrs. Kottkamp.
September 6, 2013
Bob, Jim, Kelsey and other family members, my deepest sympathy in losing such a fine woman. My many years of association with Ann and Ken are memories I will cherish. God bless to all of you. Mike McHugh
September 6, 2013
She will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful person and nieghbor in Blair Hills.Prayer go out to the entire family.
Chuck and Terri Russ
Ed Hartnett
September 5, 2013
Jim & Bob and families sorry for your loss. My Prayers go out to you.
Jill Weed
September 5, 2013
The Cline family will truly miss you Ann! We had wonderful memories on Byron Drive in South Bend. May you rest in peace and be with Cindy and Reed in heaven. Love Pat , Jim, Jill , and Janet Cline ????
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