South Bend - Joseph S. Vance, 94, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Joseph was born February 20, 1924 in South Bend to the late John and Theresa (Marton) Vance. On May 8, 1948, Joseph married his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Zeigert) Vance. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maggie Vance; brother, John Vance; and sisters, Theresa Wolkiewicz, Mary Bodnar, Helen Smith, Betty Kovatch, Irene Redding, and Ethel Vance.
Survivors of Joseph include his children, Linda (Russ) Dawson, Stephen Vance, and Pamela Wallace; grandchildren, Chaz Vance, Lisa (Matt) Stifal, Tina (Mike) Scott, Russ (Kasia) Dawson III, Dave (Rachel) Dawson, & Jennie Eaton; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Hannah, Leah, Hailee, Zoe, Mia, Quinn, Makayla, Gavin, Fiona, Avery, Jasper & Charlotte.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, overseas, during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Joe worked for Studebaker Corp. for 22 years, Clark Equipment for 10 years, then 11 years for Kordell. After retiring he then went to work at the Antique Party Hall in Niles, MI. Joe was a Parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 357 for 72 years where he served as the District and Post Commander, Northern Vice Commander and held other various positions. Joe was also a member of the 40-8, Military Honors Park, and the West Side Memorial Day Committee. He enjoyed working in his yard, feeding the birds, playing cards, and working with tools. Joe was very proficient with tools and not afraid to tackle any project. He designed and built many wood projects for his family, such as barn quilts, furniture, table decorations, cabinets, and corn hole boards. He collected Budweiser Steins and various beer and liquor memorabilia. Joe loved spending time with his family, whether in his personally designed basement or backyard playing games. His famous line “the bus is leaving” has now become, “the bus has left for the last time”. Joe will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Holy Cross Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Miller’s Vets, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (millersvets.com) or Honor Flight, Northeast IN. P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748, (www.hfnei.org).
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Joseph was born February 20, 1924 in South Bend to the late John and Theresa (Marton) Vance. On May 8, 1948, Joseph married his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Zeigert) Vance. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maggie Vance; brother, John Vance; and sisters, Theresa Wolkiewicz, Mary Bodnar, Helen Smith, Betty Kovatch, Irene Redding, and Ethel Vance.
Survivors of Joseph include his children, Linda (Russ) Dawson, Stephen Vance, and Pamela Wallace; grandchildren, Chaz Vance, Lisa (Matt) Stifal, Tina (Mike) Scott, Russ (Kasia) Dawson III, Dave (Rachel) Dawson, & Jennie Eaton; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Hannah, Leah, Hailee, Zoe, Mia, Quinn, Makayla, Gavin, Fiona, Avery, Jasper & Charlotte.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, overseas, during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Joe worked for Studebaker Corp. for 22 years, Clark Equipment for 10 years, then 11 years for Kordell. After retiring he then went to work at the Antique Party Hall in Niles, MI. Joe was a Parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 357 for 72 years where he served as the District and Post Commander, Northern Vice Commander and held other various positions. Joe was also a member of the 40-8, Military Honors Park, and the West Side Memorial Day Committee. He enjoyed working in his yard, feeding the birds, playing cards, and working with tools. Joe was very proficient with tools and not afraid to tackle any project. He designed and built many wood projects for his family, such as barn quilts, furniture, table decorations, cabinets, and corn hole boards. He collected Budweiser Steins and various beer and liquor memorabilia. Joe loved spending time with his family, whether in his personally designed basement or backyard playing games. His famous line “the bus is leaving” has now become, “the bus has left for the last time”. Joe will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Holy Cross Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Miller’s Vets, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (millersvets.com) or Honor Flight, Northeast IN. P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748, (www.hfnei.org).
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
South Bend - Joseph S. Vance, 94, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Joseph was born February 20, 1924 in South Bend to the late John and Theresa (Marton) Vance. On May 8, 1948, Joseph married his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Zeigert) Vance. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maggie Vance; brother, John Vance; and sisters, Theresa Wolkiewicz, Mary Bodnar, Helen Smith, Betty Kovatch, Irene Redding, and Ethel Vance.
Survivors of Joseph include his children, Linda (Russ) Dawson, Stephen Vance, and Pamela Wallace; grandchildren, Chaz Vance, Lisa (Matt) Stifal, Tina (Mike) Scott, Russ (Kasia) Dawson III, Dave (Rachel) Dawson, & Jennie Eaton; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Hannah, Leah, Hailee, Zoe, Mia, Quinn, Makayla, Gavin, Fiona, Avery, Jasper & Charlotte.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, overseas, during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Joe worked for Studebaker Corp. for 22 years, Clark Equipment for 10 years, then 11 years for Kordell. After retiring he then went to work at the Antique Party Hall in Niles, MI. Joe was a Parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 357 for 72 years where he served as the District and Post Commander, Northern Vice Commander and held other various positions. Joe was also a member of the 40-8, Military Honors Park, and the West Side Memorial Day Committee. He enjoyed working in his yard, feeding the birds, playing cards, and working with tools. Joe was very proficient with tools and not afraid to tackle any project. He designed and built many wood projects for his family, such as barn quilts, furniture, table decorations, cabinets, and corn hole boards. He collected Budweiser Steins and various beer and liquor memorabilia. Joe loved spending time with his family, whether in his personally designed basement or backyard playing games. His famous line “the bus is leaving” has now become, “the bus has left for the last time”. Joe will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Holy Cross Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Miller’s Vets, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (millersvets.com) or Honor Flight, Northeast IN. P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748, (www.hfnei.org).
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Joseph was born February 20, 1924 in South Bend to the late John and Theresa (Marton) Vance. On May 8, 1948, Joseph married his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Zeigert) Vance. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maggie Vance; brother, John Vance; and sisters, Theresa Wolkiewicz, Mary Bodnar, Helen Smith, Betty Kovatch, Irene Redding, and Ethel Vance.
Survivors of Joseph include his children, Linda (Russ) Dawson, Stephen Vance, and Pamela Wallace; grandchildren, Chaz Vance, Lisa (Matt) Stifal, Tina (Mike) Scott, Russ (Kasia) Dawson III, Dave (Rachel) Dawson, & Jennie Eaton; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Hannah, Leah, Hailee, Zoe, Mia, Quinn, Makayla, Gavin, Fiona, Avery, Jasper & Charlotte.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, overseas, during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Joe worked for Studebaker Corp. for 22 years, Clark Equipment for 10 years, then 11 years for Kordell. After retiring he then went to work at the Antique Party Hall in Niles, MI. Joe was a Parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 357 for 72 years where he served as the District and Post Commander, Northern Vice Commander and held other various positions. Joe was also a member of the 40-8, Military Honors Park, and the West Side Memorial Day Committee. He enjoyed working in his yard, feeding the birds, playing cards, and working with tools. Joe was very proficient with tools and not afraid to tackle any project. He designed and built many wood projects for his family, such as barn quilts, furniture, table decorations, cabinets, and corn hole boards. He collected Budweiser Steins and various beer and liquor memorabilia. Joe loved spending time with his family, whether in his personally designed basement or backyard playing games. His famous line “the bus is leaving” has now become, “the bus has left for the last time”. Joe will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Holy Cross Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Miller’s Vets, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (millersvets.com) or Honor Flight, Northeast IN. P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748, (www.hfnei.org).
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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