Submitted by Dan Rich

Bridget Bogumill

April 18, 1923 - March 16, 2007

South Bend Tribune 3/19/2007
MISHAWAKA - Bridget Bogumill, 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007. She was born on April 18, 1923, in Fond du Lac, WI, the sixth of eight children to John and Elizabeth (Maroney) Coyne. Her parents and all seven of her siblings, James Coyne, Thomas Coyne, Veronica Krenn, Janet Kinser, Mary O'Conner, George Coyne and Howard Coyne, preceded Bridget in death.

On October 28, 1944, she married Peter Bogumill in Chicago, IL, who survives. Peter and Bridget were part of the Greatest Generation, marrying during World War II, while Peter was on medical leave after being wounded at the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. They lived in Springfield, IL, before moving to Mishawaka in 1982. They loved their much-deserved winters in Panama Beach, FL, where they enjoyed the warm weather, beautiful sunsets over the gulf, and the great spirit of camaraderie among their fellow retirees. Bridget became an art student during this time and captured the beauty of nature and the majesty of the ocean in many paintings that her family treasures.

Surviving to cherish their devoted mother are Patricia (Donald) Cressy of Cassopolis, MI, Michael (Mary) Bogumill of Mishawaka, Cathy Rasmussen of Olympia, WA, Peter (Mary Ann) Bogumill of Mesa, AZ, and Paul (Mary Kay) Bogumill of Helena, MT. Also surviving are her 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren who she adored, Beth (Mike), Caleb and Audrey Chapman, Kiernan (Bill), William, Bridget and Sydney Anzelc, Kim Cressy, Matt (Misti), Taylor and Mason Bogumill, Mackenzie and Danyale McLean, Tim, Mallory and Kenzi Lafayette, Jake and Anna Rasmussen, Corey (Becky) James and Sean Cressy, Joe (Stacy) and Sam Rasmussen, Tricia, Michael, Tyson, and Graham and Kelsey Bogumill. Bridget loved children and lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She entered the workforce to help finance her children's college education. As a working mom, she worked the night shift so her kids never knew she was gone. Her home was always clean, the laundry done and great meals served.

She hosted many family gatherings and no one can top her Thanksgiving feast. She traveled to not only her own children's homes to welcome the arrival of a newborn, but also cared for her nieces and nephews during times of need. She enriched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will continue to enrich lives for generations to come. Bridget was generous and thoughtful throughout her life. She was a gifted conversationalist and had been the confidant to many, especially her grandchildren. She raised five successful children, teaching them to value family and faith in God. She was a marvelous example of a caregiver as she nursed Peter through two triple-bypass surgeries. She was a loving daughter who cared for her parents and in-laws. Bridget loved to laugh and used humor as therapy during her challenges with emphysema. Bridget was a member of Queen of Peace Parish. The family gratefully wishes to acknowledge the kindness of Dr. Mark Sandock, Dr. Matt Koscielski, Sonja Wilson, Tanya Forgey, Barbara Seaton, Cathy Truwhella, Kay Hill, The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, and the wonderful friends and relatives who have selflessly given so generously of their time, love and prayers.