Rev. Michael J. Vichuras
Sept. 24, 1913 – June 21, 1991
South Bend Tribune 6/22/1991
MISHAWAKA – Rev. Michael J. Vichuras, 77, of 4305 Vistula Road, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born Sept. 24, 1913 in Gary and lived in Mishawaka since 1962. He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1940. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's College and Suipician Seminary of Catholic University, Washington. He completed graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Rev. Vichuras was a teacher and principal at Fort Wayne Catholic High Schoolo and was instrumental in establishing St. Joseph High School in South Bend, where he served as principal. He was pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Lakeville and served many years at Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka, retiring in 1990.
He celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood in 1990. Surviving are two sisters, Rose Nelson of Downey, Calif., and Sister M. Evelyn Vichuras of Chicago; and a brother Charles of Valparaiso.
Services will be at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Parish. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services Monday in the chruch, where a wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Warner Funeral Home, Osceola, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Wayne Clergy Relief Society.
Sept. 24, 1913 – June 21, 1991
South Bend Tribune 6/22/1991
MISHAWAKA – Rev. Michael J. Vichuras, 77, of 4305 Vistula Road, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born Sept. 24, 1913 in Gary and lived in Mishawaka since 1962. He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1940. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's College and Suipician Seminary of Catholic University, Washington. He completed graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Rev. Vichuras was a teacher and principal at Fort Wayne Catholic High Schoolo and was instrumental in establishing St. Joseph High School in South Bend, where he served as principal. He was pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Lakeville and served many years at Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka, retiring in 1990.
He celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood in 1990. Surviving are two sisters, Rose Nelson of Downey, Calif., and Sister M. Evelyn Vichuras of Chicago; and a brother Charles of Valparaiso.
Services will be at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Parish. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services Monday in the chruch, where a wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Warner Funeral Home, Osceola, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Wayne Clergy Relief Society.
Rev. Michael J. Vichuras
Sept. 24, 1913 – June 21, 1991
South Bend Tribune 6/22/1991
MISHAWAKA – Rev. Michael J. Vichuras, 77, of 4305 Vistula Road, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born Sept. 24, 1913 in Gary and lived in Mishawaka since 1962. He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1940. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's College and Suipician Seminary of Catholic University, Washington. He completed graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Rev. Vichuras was a teacher and principal at Fort Wayne Catholic High Schoolo and was instrumental in establishing St. Joseph High School in South Bend, where he served as principal. He was pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Lakeville and served many years at Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka, retiring in 1990.
He celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood in 1990. Surviving are two sisters, Rose Nelson of Downey, Calif., and Sister M. Evelyn Vichuras of Chicago; and a brother Charles of Valparaiso.
Services will be at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Parish. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services Monday in the chruch, where a wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Warner Funeral Home, Osceola, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Wayne Clergy Relief Society.
Sept. 24, 1913 – June 21, 1991
South Bend Tribune 6/22/1991
MISHAWAKA – Rev. Michael J. Vichuras, 77, of 4305 Vistula Road, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born Sept. 24, 1913 in Gary and lived in Mishawaka since 1962. He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1940. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's College and Suipician Seminary of Catholic University, Washington. He completed graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Rev. Vichuras was a teacher and principal at Fort Wayne Catholic High Schoolo and was instrumental in establishing St. Joseph High School in South Bend, where he served as principal. He was pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Lakeville and served many years at Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka, retiring in 1990.
He celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood in 1990. Surviving are two sisters, Rose Nelson of Downey, Calif., and Sister M. Evelyn Vichuras of Chicago; and a brother Charles of Valparaiso.
Services will be at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Parish. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services Monday in the chruch, where a wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Warner Funeral Home, Osceola, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Wayne Clergy Relief Society.
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