Joseph H. Paege

March 14, 1918 - Aug. 19, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Joseph H. Paege, 92, took the hand of his Lord and his wife in Heaven at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2010, in Cardinal Nursing Home. Joseph was born on March 14, 1918, in South Bend, to the late Harry and Martha (Andrzejewski) Paege. On July 8, 1950, in South Bend, he married Virginia M. (Nowicki) Paege, who preceded him in death on May 28, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Paege; and by his sisters, Helen Paege, Laverne Fordor and Mary Eichorst.

He is survived by his longtime caregiver and niece, Karen (Clarence) Collier of South Bend; niece, Sharon (Leo) Six of Niles, MI; many great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; his sister, Carolyn Spradlin of South Bend; and by his two brothers, Harry (Esther) Paege of South Bend and John (Pam) Paege of Osceola.

Joseph graduated from Riley High School.

He was an accomplished violinist locally and in Chicago. He played for weddings, concerts and for the Sisters of Holy Cross. He enjoyed fishing with his niece, Karen. The family would like to thank Fr. John, Fr. Paul, and Fran from St. Jude's for their prayers and support. They would also like to thank Harbour Lights Hospice and Mick for the music he played for Joe on Thursday afternoon, and the staff at St. Joseph Funeral Home for their kindness. A special "thank you" to the nurses and staff of Cardinal Nursing Home for their exceptional care of Joe.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010, in St. Catherine of Sienna Parish St. Jude Catholic Church where a funeral Mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend the funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2010.

07/19/2023 EJS

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