November 19, 1928 - February 24, 2018 |
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Jane Elizabeth Erk, 89, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in her residence. Jane was born November 19, 1928, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, to the late George Sandercock and Clara (Saunders). She was also preceded in death by her great-grandson, Dante, and three brothers, George, Harold, and Mead Sandercock. On April 6, 1949 she married Clifford Erk, who passed away August 13, 2003. Jane is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Brian) Himpele of South Bend, and Karen (Jim) Goodrich of Boulder, Colorado, one son, Richard (Debi) Erk, of Albemarle, North Carolina, ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott) Bradshaw, Patrick (Jessica) Erk, Ryan (Megan) Riesenberg, Ben (Amber) Riesenberg, Amanda (Jason) Jones, Mary Jane (D’Andre Mack) Riesenberg, Julia (Cody Long) Goodrich, Cristen (Anthony) Goodrich, Christopher Himpele, and Rebecca (Mike) Haller, fifteen great-grandchildren, Mark, Maggie, Cooper, Carter Bradshaw, Arabella Erk, Julia and Gabe Erk, Erin, Olivia, and Rory Riesenberg, Carson and Stella Riesenberg, Emma Jones, Anthony Mack, and Joseph Long. Jane was a member of Washington Irving Eastern Star, Chapter # 209, Honesdale, PA, where she served as Past Matron, and attended Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ, 915 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, with Rev. Scott Bowie officiating. Burial will be at Aldenville Cemetery, Aldenville, PA in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of North Central Indiana, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Local arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA. |