Rita M SCHEIBELHUT

20 SEP 1925 - 8 JUN 2012

• BIRTH: 20 SEP 1925, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, In
• DEATH: 8 JUN 2012, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: ABT 27 APR 1944, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Gerald BANACKI
2.  Joan BANACKI
3.  Janice BANACKI
4.  Monica BANACKI

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[N4357] Rita M. Hoffman-Banacki
Sept. 20, 1925 - June 8, 2012 MISHAWAKA - Rita M. Hoffman-Banacki, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away on Friday, June 8th in her daughter's residence, where she had resided for the last twelve years. Rita was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 20, 1925 to the late George Evelyn (Snyder) Scheibulhut. Rita was married to Leo Banacki; he preceded her in death in 1971. Rita then married her second husband, Marion Hoffman; he also preceded her in death in 1999. She worked at Briteway, as a cashier for many years, and eventually retired from South Bend Drugs. Rita was a parishioner at St. Monica Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing, and loved to clean house. She also sang in the choir at St. Mary's of the Assumption before its closing. Rita is survived by her three children: Jan Lappin of Mishawaka, Joan Calvin of Mishawaka, and Gerald Banacki of South Bend; two stepchildren: Denise (Randy) Douglas of Beach Grove, IN and Monica (Jose') De'Leon of Mishawaka; two sisters: Joan (Joseph) Horvath of Florida and Kathryn (John) Roncz of Granger; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson; two sisters, Marge Polza and Dorothy Scheibulhut; along with three brothers, Robert, Richard, and George Scheibulhut. The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Brenda Patrick, whose patience and kindness for the last three years allowed Rita to pass away peacefully at home. Friends may visit with the family from 9 until 10 am, Wednesday, June 13th, at St. Monica Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, with Msgr. Bruce Piechocki officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph PRC, in South Bend. Bubb Funeral Chapel, assisted the family with arrangements. The family requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Monica Catholic Church.
Published in South Bend Tribune on June 10, 2012