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Josephine Rosalie Powell Oct. 10, 1929 - June 20, 2015 MISHAWAKA - Josephine Rosalie Powell, 85, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. Josephine was born October 10, 1929, in St. Louis, to the late Simone and Diana (Colletta) Lamantia. On June 2, 1951, in St. Louis, Josephine married her loving husband of 61 years, Gaylord Powell; he preceded her in death on July 4, 2012. Josephine was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete Lamantia. Survivors of Josephine include her children, Diana (Bobby) Caldwell, Kathryn (Gary) Koen, Rita (Robert) Bagnall, Mary (Steven) Gamache, Cecilia (Dr. Michael) Brendel, Patricia (Matthew) DeGeyter, Thomas (Laurie) Powell, Daniel Powell, Sam Powell, Joseph Powell and Jerome Powell; 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson; and a sister, Mary Mantese. Josephine was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. She was a devout Catholic reminding her children on a regular basis to pray to St. Joseph. Josephine was a dedicated, loving mother who always put her family first which was the most important thing to her. She was very supportive, always listening; never negative or judgmental, compassionate with unconditional love, her children frequently refer to her as a Saint. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am Thursday, June 25, 2015, in St. Joseph Catholic Church-Misha-waka. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. St. Joseph Funeral Home, 1827 E. Ireland Rd., is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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