Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Mary E. Weiland  

 Oct. 13, 1915 - May 23, 2010
NEW CARLISLE - Mary E. Weiland, 94, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Sunday morning, May 23, 2010, in her home. Mary was born October 13, 1915, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carthel and Hazel (Wells) Burrow. On October 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to Fred A. Weiland, who preceded her in death in 2003. Mary is survived by twin sons, Harold (Myrna) Weiland of LaPorte, IN, and Gerald (Debbie) Weiland of Eldorado, IL; four grandsons, Kevin (Karen) Weiland, Craig (Alisa) Weiland, Mark (Donna) Weiland and Mikel (Diane) Weiland; three step-grandsons, James, Jeremiah and Joseph; 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elsie Cromwell, and two brothers, Carthel Jr. and Paul Burrow. Mary was an executive secretary with the former Bendix Corporation until she retired. She was a member of The Order of Eastern Star, Hammond, Indiana, and Historic New Carlisle. Her family was the most important part of her life; she was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., (E.S.T.), Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert Street, New Carlisle, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., (E.S.T.), Thursday, May 27, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at New Carlisle Cemetery. Donations in Mary's name may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. To send condolences online, please visit Kaniewskicares.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 25, 2010