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Raymond J. Stoddard
July 14, 1932 - Jan. 10, 2008
South Bend Tribune 1/13/2008
MISHAWAKA - Raymond J. Stoddard, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008,
in Holy Cross Care & Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Ray was born July 14, 1932, in
Osceola, a son of the late Cleland and Mildred (Breden) Stoddard. He grew up in Osceola
and served his country in the US Army from 1949 to 1950.
On June 11, 1966, in South Bend, he married Jessie Ann Bilinski and the couple made
Mishawaka their home. Ray was employed for many years at Wheelabrator-Frye in Mishawka. He
was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Ray loved fishing and was a member and past
treasurer of the PNA Fishmeran's Club. He also enjoyed raising Beagles. Ray was a very
devoted Chicago Cubs Fan and looked forward every year to the season starting. His family
was an important part of his life and he was especially fond of his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Ray's surviving family includes his wife, Jessie; four children, Vickie Narkawicz of
Mishawaka, Jim (Lisa) Grubbs of South Bend, Rae Ann (Dave) Williams of Mishawaka and Amy
Paturalski of Mishawaka; a brother, Lyle "Bud" Stoddard, five sisters, Ruth
Bilinski, Deloris "Dee" Ciesialka, Lois Sommerville, Jane Temple and Norma Jean
Modlin; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by two
brothers and two sisters.
Friends may spend time with Ray's family Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. in Thallemer,
Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. Third St., Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be
prayed at 7 p.m., followed by a time of sharing memories. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave.,
with Rev. Jeffery Largent officiating. Visitation is also Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
in the church. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Memorials may
be given to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care or St. Monica Church. Assistance
with memorials is available at the funeral home.
Dan Rich in Phoenix AZ
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