Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Ann D. Morth

 

Sept. 13, 1923 - Jan. 11, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Ann D. Morth, 86, from South Bend, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Mishawaka. Ann was born on September 13, 1923, in Summerville, PA, to the late John Henry and Dora Ann (Ishman) Wyrick. Survivors include a daughter, Kathi (Randy) Sharkey of Mishawaka. Ann was a loving and caring grandmother to six grandchildren, Dustin (Colleen) Sager of Niles, MI, Adrielle (Matt) Lewinski, Cody Sharkey, Jessica Kull, Mason Sharkey and Jared Sharkey, all from Mishawaka. Ann was also a great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren, Madison, Mallory, Chase, Bridget Sager and Alyssa Gault. A son, John Charles Morth, who passed away on January 24, 1993, and a brother, Hershel Wyrick, preceded Ann in death. Upon graduating from high school Ann continued her education by attending college to become a registered nurse. After graduating from college, Ann started her nursing career by working at the St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She later worked as a surgical nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka. After retiring from nursing, Ann opened the River Park Daycare Center in South Bend, which she owned and operated. Ann loved spending time with her family and grandchildren whom she cherished most of all. Ann also enjoyed yard work, shopping and visiting with friends. Ann was also a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 14th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. A private funeral service will be held on Friday for the family only. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN.

Published in South Bend Tribune on January 13, 2010