Mary Catherine Didion: 1955 – 2009
Mary Catherine Didion, 54, a resident of Round Lake, passed away at 8:14 p. m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness.
Born in Fort Wayne on June 2, 1955, she was the daughter of John Paul and Mary Ellen (Clemmer) Wisniewski. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from New Haven High School in 1974. She spent a portion of her adult life in Fort Wayne before moving to Round Lake over 20 years ago.
She was employed at GTE/Verizion in Fort Wayne for 30 years, and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco. In her leisure time she greatly enjoyed fishing and water sports, outside activities, reading, and especially loved her dog “Taffy.”
The surviving relatives include her daughter Melissa Didion, a sophomore at Manchester College; her mother Mary Ellen Wisniewski of Round Lake; a sister Joellen (Lynn) Gross of Churubusco; a brother Paul (Sue) Wisniewski of Morristown, Tenn; one niece and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Thursday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p. m. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Thursday at the mortuary.
Burial will be in the Ege Catholic Cemetery, Noble County.
The family requests that memorial contributions be directed for Melissa Didion’s education fund.
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January 6th, 2010 at 12:46 am
Mellisa may god and your friends bring you through this time in your life and me and my family will pray for you
January 6th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Melissa,
May God hold you tightly in the palm of His hand during this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 6th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Melissa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am out of town until this week-end and will not be able to attend Mom’s funeral but my heart will be with you.
Take care of yourself and don’t hesitate to call or e-mail if you need something. God bless you as you continue to live your dream. Mom would be very proud of you.
In Sympathy,
Karen Flora
January 6th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Melissa,Mary and Family
I was sadden when i heard that Mary passed. She was a big part of my life growing up. She lived down the street from us and she was always there from the lake party’s to hanging out around the fire pit just talking. She will be forever missed and i will keep you all in my prayers in this time of need.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Dear Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Shed many tears, as they heal as they flow. We hope you gain comfort from these words:
Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
January 6th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Melissa, Aunt Mary Ellen, Paul, & JoEllen
Mom called me tonight and told me about Mary Catherine. I was so sorry to learn of her death on Monday. She is the first of the 29 Clemmer grandchildren to pass away. I have many great memories of my Wisniewski cousins; Chirstmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Clemmers, visiting the Wisniewski home on Plaza Drive, camping, weddings, and reunions. I wish that I could be there for the funeral service but time and distance will not permit it. Please know that I will be keeping you and Mary Catherine in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Take Care!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:26 am
Dear Melissa, Aunt Mary Ellen, Paul, and Joellen,
I learned from my sister Teresa that Mary Catherine has been taken to the Lord. Most recently, in December, I had learned from my mother, Rita, how weakened Mary Catherine’s voice was over the phone, so I was very conscious of her state and was mindful of her in my thoughts and prayers, as also was my wife, Jane. The two of us visited at Round Lake in 1997 and in 2007 when we were in the States from Malta; and more recently, in October 2009, I had the opportunity of the family’s comfort, and to be with Mary Catherine, Melissa, and Mary Ellen particularly in person and in my thoughts, at my father’s funeral Mass. Today, on Thursday, we will be mindful of the entire family; and being familiar with the Immaculate Conception Cemetery at Ege, I will participate with your sorrow, but also in the joyful knowledge that Mary Catherine’s long suffering has come to and end, at last, even though she will be sorely missed. May eternal peace be hers.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:07 am
I am sad to hear about the passing of Mary Catherine. Mary Catherine, Marlene Frosch and I were good friends at St Henry’s. I have fond memories of those day,her family and the good time we had.
Melissa, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you but want to pass along my deepest sympathy to you and the family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 7th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Joellen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
To Mary’s loved ones-
Please accept my sincere condolences on Mary’s passing. I worked with Mary at GTE and she was a good person,worker and friend.
Another bright star is lighting up the heavens.
God speed Mary. You were loved by so many.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
To Melissa, Grandma and JoEllen
We wish to express our sorrow and condolences to you and know that we will be keeping you in our prayers.
I know Melissa will have the love and support of her family around her during the coming months and years. Our love to you Melissa. nan and Steve
January 7th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Melissa, l heard the news and wanted you to know l and my family are thinking of you. Much love and all our sympathy, Sarah
January 7th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
To the Family of Mary:
May God comfort you. I was deely saddened to hear of the passing of Mary. I am unable to attend the services but everyone will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories of the times you shared with Mary bring you comfort as time goes by. I know that the many camping trips I shared with your family are truly fond memories of my youth. May God keep you in his care.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Dear Aunt Mary Ellen and family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. It is so sad to know that Mary Catherine is gone from us now. I also have my Wisniewski cousins to thank for many fond memories. The obituary picture above is so beautiful, as it brings to life for me her ready smile and the sound of her laugh.
My love and prayers,
Teresa
January 8th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
To the family of Mary Didion, I am truely sorry for your loss. She was a strong and kind person. She is now able to walk in the Kingdom of God and never feel any pain or suffering again.
I hope everyone is doing well, and God Bless.
January 14th, 2010 at 3:49 am
To the family of Mary Didion:
I have known Mike since grade school and my band played Mike and Mary’s wedding reception. Since moving to Nashville, TN however I have been out of touch with old friends. My aunt sent us the obituary and we are saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
January 19th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Mary Ellen and Joellen and Paul, I am so happy for Mary Catherine, yet so sad for you. Hearing this news brought back so many happy memories of your family visiting ours in Idaho. I still have letters from my pen-pal Joellen, and pictures of you all. God bless each of you-especially Melissa
Liz Ransom Moudy
Newport, WA