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Mary Hildebrandt Obituary
EDWARDSBURG - Mary Lou Hildebrandt, 83, of Edwardsburg, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 6, 2011) at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Mishawaka, to Wade & Zula (Lehman) Huston. On Jan. 26, 1962, in South Bend she married Robert "Jack" Hildebrandt. He survives along with a sister-in-law, Sandra (Leroy) Barritt; nephew, Gareth Lamirand of South Bend; and a niece, Jackie Wyatt of New Carlisle. Mary Lou graduated in 1946 from Mishawaka High School. She enjoyed bowling and going out to eat breakfast. She retired from John Hancock Insurance after 32 years of service. There will be no visitation or service, and cremation will take place. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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October 11, 2011
My sympathy to you and the family.I have never forgotten the Hildebrandtand Rinker folks.Many good thoughts of your mom and Sandie Also Gabby and Betty. God bless your lives. Marshall Romine, Seymour, IN.
John and Shirley Strauser
October 10, 2011
We would like to express our Deepest Sympathy to the Hildebrandt Family. Especially To Jack. I had the Pleasure in meeting Mary Lou May God be with the Family in times like this. She will be deeply missed
Barry Buysse
October 10, 2011
Jack,
My deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family. I hold so many wonderful memories of you and Mary Lou and the rest of the "Ding-A-Lings". We sure had some fun times. I think of you all often and will always hold a special place in my heart for all of you.
May God be with you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Barry Buysse and the Buysse Family (Honkers Restaurant)
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