In Memory
Dorothy Jean "Jean" Baker (Dreher) - Class Of 1942
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Dorothy “Jean” Dreher
September 11, 1924- June 3, 2012
Jean Dreher, 87, of South Bend, IN passed on Sunday June 3, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Jean was born on September 11, 1924 in South Bend to the late Roy F. and Olive Irene (South) Baker. Jean has been a lifelong resident of South Bend. She worked in her younger years for the South Bend Community School Corporation in food service. She retired in 1981 after 15 years of dedicated service. Jean attended St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Jean married Harold A. Dreher on January 14, 1945 in South Bend he preceded her in death on October 21, 1984. Her sister Mary E. Weesner also preceded her in death.
Jean is survived by her daughter; Kathy A. (John) Brazell-Sirovica of Red Oak, TX, her son; Richard A. (Diane) Dreher of South Bend, six grandchildren; Christopher (Krista) Brazell, Alicia (Nicholaus) Brenner, Dawn (Brian) Green, Derek (Allison) Dreher, Dana (Ben) Schrader and Deven (Cassie) Dreher. Seven great grandchildren also survive her.
Funeral services for Jean will be Saturday June 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. the Palmer Funeral Homes-River Park located at 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, where friends may gather one hour prior to funeral services. Reverend K. Scott Bowie from St. Peter’s United Church of Christ will be officiating. Graveside services will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, IN.
Memorial contributions in memory of Jean may be made to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 915 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46615. Online condolences may be made to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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