Ann Marie JOHNSON

7 AUG 1928 - 28 JAN 2018

• BIRTH: 7 AUG 1928, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 28 JAN 2018, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: 21 MAY 1983, St Joseph County IN

• MARRIAGE: 1990, St Joseph County IN

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[N18629] Anna Marie Cunvong
August 7, 1928-January 28, 2018
Niles-Anna Marie Cunvong, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Anna Marie was born on August 7, 1928 in South Bend to Bernard D. and Verna K. (Wilkeson) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles J. Johnson. On May 21, 1983 she married Robert G. Kiskowski; he passed away in July 1984. In 1990 she married Sunbat Convong; he passed away in October 1999. Surviving are her nieces, Katherine Johnson of Dowagiac, MI, Jennifer Deer of Marcellus, MI, Marianne Ingersoll of Peoria, IL and Amy Johnson of Libertyville, IL. Anna Marie was a Registered Nurse and worked for the South Bend School Corporation for 33 years and retired in 1989. She was a member of AAUW. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery, South Bend on Wednesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka has been entrusted with handling the final arrangements. Copyright © 2018 Hahn Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. | Website by CFS |
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Foreign policy group reforming
December 30, 2005|ERIN MILLER Tribune Staff Writer

MISHAWAKA -- Anna Marie Cunvong of Mishawaka is looking forward to the start of the annual Great Decisions discussion group next month. Cunvong, who has participated in the foreign policy conversations at the Main Branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library for about three years, enjoys the different perspectives other area residents bring. The group looks at topics ranging from region-specific issues, such as current events in Russia, to issues with worldwide impact, such as the environment. "We let everybody speak their mind," Cunvong said. "They're worldly people. If they don't travel, they read a lot. They're well-rounded people." Roger Blaine, who moderates the Monday lunchtime meetings, said the program is good for the small percentage of Americans interested in what happens beyond the U.S. borders. "If you're located in a Midwestern city like this, most people don't know about foreign policy," Blaine said. "Suddenly we're in a war or have a terrorist attack -- it's a forceful reminder." Acknowledging that not everyone is interested in foreign policy, Blaine said most Americans could benefit from the group. "Most people have their own lives to live," he said. "If (issues abroad) don't touch us too directly, we don't think about them." The group meets eight times in January through May. Topics this spring range from United Nations reform and energy discussions to closer looks at Brazil, Turkey, China and India. Each meeting kicks off with a 30-minute video related to the week's topic, although Blaine said seeing the movie isn't required to participate in the discussion.