Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Mabel Righter

Jan. 4, 1922 - Oct. 9, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 10/12/2008
SOUTH BEND - Mabel "Mickey" Righter, 86, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008, in her home. She was born on January 4, 1922, in Winamac, IN, to the late Erle and Fay (Miller) Vanscoyk. On February 2, 1940, in Plymouth, IN, she married Richard Righter, who preceded her in death on March 27, 1974. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Richard "Jack" Righter. Mickey is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Conrad of Elkhart, IN, and Beverly (Richard) Ridenour of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Michelle Scott of Logansport, IN, John (Teri) "Rick" Righter of Lucerne, IN, Michael (Becky) Righter of Kewanna, IN, Juli (Ben) Kruszynski of Elkhart, Richard "Jeff" Ridenour of Buffalo, NY, Jennifer (Todd) Kendall of Greenwood, IN, and Rebecca (Ryan) Scanton of Mansfield, TX; seven great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; and by her sister, Vonda Fisher of Winamac. She is also survived by two special friends, Mary Kay Borton and Graham Hammill. Mickey owned Hollywood Beauty Shop and had been employed by the BMV and Voters Registration. She retired from work in 1984 after over 40 years of service.

 

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Winamac. Kaniewski Funeral Homes, South Bend, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.