Elsie KOPSEA

19 NOV 1923 - 1 AUG 2017

• BIRTH: 19 NOV 1923, Mishawaka, Indiana
• DEATH: 1 AUG 2017, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 11 OCT 1947, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mishawaka, IN

1.  Rulan BALDONI
2.  Pia BALDONI
3.  Gregory BALDONI

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[N16061] Elsie Louise Baldoni
Nov. 19, 1923 - Aug. 1, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Elsie Louise Baldoni, 93, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, with her loving family present. Elsie was born on November 29, 1923, in Mishawaka, to Charles and Anna (Gerovich) Kopsea. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Ed) Norris, Anna (Joe) Ray, Helen Kopsea, Magdalyn “Tags” (Richard) Ball and Margaret (James) Gormeley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael, John (Florence) and Charles (Anne) Kopsea; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Libero (Lucille) Baldoni. On October 11, 1947, Elsie married Louis Baldoni in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mishawaka. Louie preceded her in death on January 7, 2017, after 69 years of marriage. Surviving are her children, Gregory Baldoni of Mishawaka, Pia Baldoni of Mishawaka and Rulan (Jay) Asdell of South Bend; and her two grandchildren, Patrick (Nicole) Asdell and Elizabeth Asdell. Elsie was a lifetime resident of the area. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1942 and was Class Secretary. She was a very talented athlete who played on local softball teams and was invited to try out for the Blue Socks traveling team of the American Women's League. Later, she enjoyed being a member of several bowling teams and brought home many trophies. She worked at Bendix after graduating from high school and supported the war effort. She also worked at Ball Band and Shillings. After she married and had her children, Elsie went to school and became a licensed cosmetologist. She operated Elsie's Beauty Shop in the basement of her home on Eighth Street for many years. When her husband Louie retired from the Mishawaka Fire Department, they owned and operated Louie's Tavern and Restaurant for 10 years. Not one to be idle, she took up tap dancing at age 70 and performed with the Battell Toe Tappers for several years which brought her a lot of joy and comradery with her fellow tappers. Elsie was very involved in the Mishawaka community. She was Vice Chairwoman of the Mishawaka Democratic Party and was instrumental in helping with many Democratic campaigns. She was a member of the Mishawaka Commission on the Status of Women and the Mishawaka-Penn Township Democratic Women's Club. Elsie was also a member and officer of the DeAmici Club Auxiliary and helped organize numerous card parties and fundraising events. In addition, she was a member of the VFW Post 360 Ladies Auxiliary, the local chapter of the Northern Indiana Children's Hospital for Developmental Disabilities, Indiana Tavern Owners Association, MHS Alumni and St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Elsie was a very kind and considerate woman who generously gave her time and help to anyone who needed her, often without them knowing it. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family, friends and even strangers. She was happiest in the kitchen and was known for her culinary skills. She was also very skilled at cross-stitch. In both cases, she took great pleasure in giving away her final results.The family would like to thank the many people who were involved in Mom's care - Diana Newport, Bonnie Buechler and Senior1 Care, and Heartland Hospice. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 10, 2017, from 4 PM to 8 PM in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 10:00 AM in St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 712 E. Lawrence, Mishawaka. Entombment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church. To share a remembrance of Elsie or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. Published in South Bend Tribune from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2017

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Louis and Elsie Baldoni
65th Wedding Anniversary

Louis and Elsie Baldoni celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a dinner held on October 14th with family and friends. Louis Baldoni and the former Elsie Kopsea were married on October 11, 1947, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Louie and Elsie met during high school and began dating when Louie returned from WW II. Lifetime residents of Mishawaka, Louie is a retired Mishawaka firefighter and Elsie is a retired Beauty Shop owner. After their first retirement, they owned and ran Louie's Tavern on Mishawaka Avenue in Mishawaka before retiring a second time. They continue to enjoy dancing and spending time with family and friends, especially when going to the DeAmici Club and the Mishawaka Alumni luncheons. They have three children, Gregory Baldoni of Mishawaka, Pia Baldoni of Mishawaka and Rulan (Jay) Asdell of South Bend. They are also blessed with two grandchildren, Patrick Asdell and Elisabeth Asdell of South Bend. We love you and thank God for blessing us with you as our parents. Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary! Originally Published on 10/30/2012 by South Bend Tribune (Indiana), All rights reserved.