Dorothy H. Reith

(Oct. 16, 1914 - May 3, 2002

Dorothy Hannah Reith, 87, of River Park, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2002. She
was born on October 16, 1914, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Gertrude and William
Diedrich, and lived in South Bend most of her life. She was proud to be a 1932
graduate of Riley High School.

In 1936 she married George Reith, who preceded her in death in 1979. She is
survived by four children, Marilyn (John) Marvin of Augusta, GA, Nancy (James)
Radics of Mishawaka, Donna Hill of Lakeville, IN, and George (Deann) Reith Jr.
of Niles, MI.

She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Carolyn Jena, and a brother, William
(Jean) Diedrich, both of South Bend. She was preceded in death by her identical
twin sister, Marian Megyese in 1976, and by two brothers, Willis and James.

In 1977 she retired from A & P Grocery as a meat wrapper.

Dorothy was noble grand of Helena Rebekah Lodge #72 for three years, Indiana
district deputy president in 1978, was on the degree team, and also was a
mentor. In 1979 she was awarded the Decoration of Chivalry. She was a member of
the Phythian Sisters. As a longtime member of River Park United Methodist Church
she was very active in the Ruth Circle and Mary Martha Circle. She was a loving
mother and grandmother and will be missed by all.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka
Ave., South Bend, where the Helena Rebekah Lodge #72 will begin services and
Rev. Phil Abram will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial
Park, Granger. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the
Palmer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Dorothy Reith may be
made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN
46637; or River Park United Methodist Church, 920 South 23rd Street, IN 46615.

Hospice of St. Joseph County offered expertise, care and concern for both
Dorothy and her family during this time of need. For this they are truly
thankful.

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries May 5, 2002.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

11/15/2023 EJS

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