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Julia Mahon Obituary
May 4, 1951 - February 13, 2020
Julia Mahon, age 68, of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 surrounded by family after a 6 year battle with cancer, at her residence. She was born May 4, 1951 in San Francisco, CA to William and Margaret (Swanson) McCarthy. On November 12, 1972 she married John Mahon in San Francisco. They moved to Nappanee in 1986. Julia loved reading and writing, and she was a published author.
She is survived by her husband, John Mahon, Nappanee; son, Sean (Kelly) Mahon, South Bend; daughter, Kate (Daniel) Gartee, Elkhart; 5 beautiful granddaughters; sisters, Joanie Callahan, San Bruno, CA, Peggy (Greg) Cronan, Daly City, CA, Laurie Tandy, Sausalito, CA and Ginny (Gene) Romanowski, Petaluma, CA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marian McCarthy and Katherine McCarthy.
A Memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Bremen. Father Fernando will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation (PO Box 678572 Dallas, TX 75267-8572).
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
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Debra Panzica
July 30, 2020
John & family, we are so sad to hear the news of Julie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, Lori, Pam & Kelly (daughter's of Edward Moore)
Candice Stoner-Engle
July 30, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Julia's passing. She was always such a kind and gentle person. Julia worked at Memorial when I did and we lived across the street from her in-laws. Please know that your family is in the hearts and prayers of many during this most difficult of times.
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