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John Goheen Obituary
SOUTH BEND - John E. Goheen, 74, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 15, 2007, in his home. John was born on July 31, 1933, in Tyner, Indiana, to Ruth (Tribby) and Lester Goheen. On November 26, 1960, John married Rosemary Gundeck, who survives. Surviving with his wife are his son, Earl (Laura) Goheen of Bristol, Indiana; grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Goheen; sisters, Mildred (Harold) Hostetler of Walkerton, Indiana, and Edna Swihart of Plymouth, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. John retired from Bertrand Products where he was employed as a machinist. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, graduated from Tyner High School, was a U.S. Army veteran, and enjoyed reading car magazines, watching NASCAR, and taking care of his Old English sheepdogs. Visitation for John will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2007, in St. Jude Catholic Church, where friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. To send condolences online, please visit Kaniewski.com.
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Phyllis Largey (Pajakowski)
October 21, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers. I always enjoyed seeing you when I went to Mass at St. Jude's. May you be comforted in knowing that John is resting in eternal peace.
Laurie Hardin
October 19, 2007
Rosemary,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time, and prayers that time will ease the pain and bring you the best in the years to come.
Maria Lizzi
October 18, 2007
Our sincerest condolences, your neighbors, Frank and Maria Lizzi
Carl Hultin
October 17, 2007
I am sorry to hear about your loss, I don't know if you remember me or not. I had asked my sister a number of times what had happened to you.
Margaret Pinter
October 17, 2007
To Rosemary, Earl and Family
We're very sorry to hear about John passing away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you along with our deepest sympathy.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Pinter and Family
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