Submitted by: Dan Rich

Juanita L. Marsh

Jan. 26, 1924 - May 9, 1999

South Bend Tribune 5/12/1999

Juanita L. Marsh, 75, of Chicago Trail Village in New Carlisle, Ind., passed away following an extended illness at 10:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Marsh was born on Jan. 26, 1924, to Robert and Irene (Schultz) Hendrickson, in South Bend, where she had spent most of her life. She had lived in New Carlisle for the past 10 years, coming from South Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene (Schultz) Hendrickson; her former husband, Peter K. Fast; and by a sister, Marcheta Annabele. She was formerly employed as a manager in social work by the Family and Children's Center, Inc., in South Bend. Mrs. Marsh belonged to St. Pius X Catholic Parish in Granger, and The Village Vocals of Chicago Trail Village in New Carlisle.

Mrs. Marsh is survived by a daughter, Sheila I. (Louis) Rojics of Granger, Ind.; a son, Michael E. (Jeri) Bryan of South Bend; five grandchildren, Dawn A. Rojics of Granger, Michael E. Bryan, Jr., of South Bend, David S. Rojics of Granger, Ronald A. (Connie) Bryan of South Bend and Dan L. (Lynda) Rojics of Osceola, Ind.; three great-grandchildren, Ashley N. Rojics, Lauren M. Bryan and Derek M. Bryan, all of South Bend; two step-great-grandchildren, Justin and Mitchell Donica, both of Osceola; her special friend, Luther J. Clark of Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.; her special cat and companion, Chipper; many dear friends at the Village; and several nephews and a niece.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, with Rev. William J. Neidhart, C.S.C., officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to Pet Refuge Inc., 2300 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.