Aurelia Y. DeLong, 97, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday,October 28, 2003, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been a resident for the past several months. Prior to moving to Donaldson, she had lived in South Bend for the past several years. Before moving to South Bend, she had lived in the Seattle and Detroit areas for most of her life.
The daughter of Peter and Anna Herzog Young, Aurelia was born on August 21, 1906 in Mishawaka, Ind. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Mishawaka.
Aurelia had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years as a clerk.
An avid shopper, she loved to spend her time shopping.
Aurelia is a member of the St. Joseph Parish, Mishawaka, Ind.
Survived by a niece, Sister Inez Wilmering of Donaldson, Ind, and a nephew, John Wilmering of Elkhart, Ind., Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Peter Young, and a sister Catherine Wilmering.
Visitation for Aurelia will be Thursday, October 30, 2003 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Catherine Kasper Home Chapel, Donaldson.
The Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Edward J. Konerman S.J., will be held following visitation at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel.
Burial will take place in St. Joseph cemetery, Mishawaka.
Memorial contributions in Aurelia?s name may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Donaldson.
Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, Ind., is in charge of the arrangements.
|
