Submitted by: Dan Rich
Amelia Mervilde
Amelia “Millie” (Canarecci)
Mervilde, 84, of Berkley Circle, Mishawaka, passed away
peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, at 4:10 p.m.
Sunday, April 16. Millie was born on April 28, 1921, in
Mishawaka, to John and Anita (Fabri) Canarecci, who
preceded her in death.
On May 11, 1946, in St. Bavo Catholic
Church, Mishawaka, as Amelia Canarecci, she married Armond
E. Mervilde, who preceded her in death on June 11, 1989.
Surviving Millie are a daughter, Janice (Gene) Bell of
Elkhart, Ind.; two sons, James (Virginia) Mervilde of
Indianapolis, and Michael (Karen) Mervilde of Green Bay, Wis.;
four grandchildren, Lisa (Josh) Hanson, Michael Jr., John
(Laura), and Laura Mervilde; her dear sister, caregiver and
lifelong friend with whom she lived, Adel “Del”
Canarecci; and two brothers, Frank Canarecci and John Canarecci
Jr., all of Mishawaka.
Millie was a lifetime area resident. She was
a partner in the ownership of the Wander Inn, where Millie, her
brother Frank, and the Canareccis created a family atmosphere for
friends and customers, for 34 years until she retired in 1982.
Millie was a past member of St. Bavo Catholic Church, and
American Legion Post 161 Ladies Auxiliary. Millie loved her
family and was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her
life-long love for the Cubs and Notre Dame was a constant source
of joy in her life. Her spirit, strength and positive outlook
will be remembered by everyone who knew and loved her. A special
thank you to all the kind people at St. Joseph Hospital,
Mishawaka, The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.,
Family Nursing Services, and an extra special thank you to Becky.
Family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with
a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, today, April 18, in Hahn Funeral Home,
505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 in St. Bavo Catholic
Church with Rev. William Scholar officiating. Burial will follow
in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Contributions may be made in
Millie's name to American Lung Association, 9445 Delegates Row,
Indianapolis, IN 46240 or to The Center for Hospice and
Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46637.