Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Mary Varga  

 Jan. 27, 1926 - May 18, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Mary Varga, 84, of South Bend, IN., passed away at Our Lady of Peace Triumph Hospital in Mishawaka, IN. Mary was born on January 27, 1926 in Mishawaka to Steven and Lidi (Blaskovics) Gall. On June 29, 1957 in Mishawaka as Mary Gall she married Joseph Varga. Joseph preceded Mary in death on June 23, 2003. Two brothers, Steven Gall Jr., and Joseph Gall, also preceded Mary in death. Mary is survived by one daughter, Rosemary Ferrara of Granger, IN., two sons, Joseph (Paula) Varga of Mishawaka and Steven (Cathryn) Varga of Coralville, Iowa, five grandchildren, Richard Ferrara, Jennifer Ferrara and Sarah Ferrara all of Granger, IN., Aimee Varga and Erinn Varga both of Coralville, Iowa. Mary graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1944 and was a member of the Mishawaka Alumni Association and she was also a member of Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, where there will also be one hour of visitation at the church before the services. Father Neil Ryan C.S.C. will officiate with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

Published in South Bend Tribune from May 21 to May 22, 2010