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Darlene Nanna-Haas Obituary

Jan. 15, 1950 - Mar. 2, 2011
BREMEN - Darlene J. Nanna-Haas, 61, of Bremen, IN passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in her home. She was born on January 15, 1950 in Lakeville, IN to John and Fern (Anders) Minarik. On July 10, 1987 in Winter Haven, FL, she married David K. Nanna, who survives. Darlene is also survived by two daughters, Lorraine "Lori" (Michael) Freeman of Lakeville, IN and Tracy (Richard) Schewene of Milan, IN; son, Ronald (Jane) Haas, Jr. of Wakarusa, IN; five grandchildren, Jacob Freeman, Jennifer Lichtenbarger, Jessica Freeman, Jamie Freeman and Alexandria Haas; four sisters, Sue Gundlach of Plymouth, IN, Linda Gerencser of South Bend, IN, Harriet Pinckert of Walkerton, IN and Joan Bemish of Bremen, IN; brother, Ross Minarik of Lakeville, IN and her canine companion and adopted son, Pepe. Darlene was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1969 graduate from LaVille High School and was self employed as a professional truck driver for thirty years. A Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 U.S. 31 S. South Bend, IN. Rev. Wyatt Smith will officiate. There will be no visitation. Palmer Funeral Home-Lakeville is handling the arrangements. Contributions in memory of Darlene J. Nanna-Hass may be offered to the Humane Society, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Lynae Hollebeke

March 16, 2011

Dave,
I am so sorry to hear about Darlene. She was a great co worker at Graebel and will be missed. I hope the good memories of Darlene help you through your loss. Take care.

Lytha Rhodes

March 16, 2011

Dave, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the arms of our Lord. Darlene will be truley missed. Please feel free to call anytime at the Graebel location. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 15, 2011

Dave,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Darlene was a wonderful woman and co-worker and will be missed. Feel free to reach me at x 6601 at Graebel. She will always be with you.

Rich & Audra Payne

Pam and Dave Housley

March 4, 2011

Dear Joan and Tim,
We wish to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister. She was much too young. It sounds like she was a loving, family person and we are sure that she will be missed by many.
May God bless you and comfort you.

Joanie M. Snyder

March 4, 2011

Lori I read in the paper this morning about your mom. So sorry to hear about that. There is nothing more than a mother's love. Remember the good times.

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