April 21, 1915 -- April 8, 2005

Charles J. McCauslin, 89, of Tanglewood Lane, Mishawka, Ind., passed away Friday, April 8, at 8:05 p.m. in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center of South Bend.

Charles was born on April 21, 1915, in South Bend, to Augustus H. and Eveline M. (Archambeault) McCauslin. They, along with three brothers, George E., Archie B., and John W. McCauslin; and a sister, Ann Evelyn Borowski, preceded him in death.

Charles married Sylvia Ann Sosinski on May 14, 1955, in South Bend. She preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 2002. Charles retired from Stone Container as an accountant. Charles served in the US Army during World War II. He was a Notre Dame graduate of 1948.

Surviving is his daughter, Cindy (John) Verduin of Granger, Ind.; along with his four grandchildren, Colleen, Maureen and Scott, all of Granger, and Hailey (Aaron) Sheets of Muncie, Ind.

Charles was a loving and devoted grandfather.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 2120 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the McGann Funeral Home, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend. The Rev. Terry Fisher, pastor, will officiate. Entombment will follow at Highland Mausoleum of South Bend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.

Special thanks to Norma Verduin and Anne Casini for their loving care shown to Chuck during his illness.

Arrangements are being handled by the McGann Funeral Home, University Area Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend.