Loretta Leona Noe

Loretta Leona (Minne) Noe, age 73 of North Webster passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Loretta was born October 14, 1934 in Mishawaka, IN to Gaston & Romaine (Van Den Bussche) Minne.

Both of Loretta's parents immigrated from Belgium. She grew up on 9th St. in Mishawaka in the Belgian Neighborhood & attended St. Bavo's Church & School. She just celebrated her 55th wedding anniversary with her husband Robert A. Noe, Whom she married August 22, 1953. Loretta had a strong Catholic faith. She loved Notre Dame football, shopping, garage sales & living part time at her home in North Fort Myers, Florida.

She is survived by her husband: Robert A. Noe. 1 Daughter: Kathleen A. (Marvin) Hanson of Edwardsburg, MI. 2 Sons: Michael A. (Tracey) Noe of Ligonier & Douglas S. Noe of North Webster.7 Grandchildren: Megan E. (Cary) Watson, Allison C. Hanson, Karen J. Hanson, Whitney M. Noe, Morgan A. Noe, Summar K. Noe, & Nicholas M. Noe. 1 Brother: Gus Minne of Mishawaka, IN

She was preceded in death by her parents & her daughter Christine Romaine (Tina) Noe who passed away November 22, 1974.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ligonier with Father Wilson Corzo officiating. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligoner. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 PM during the visitation.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Loretta & Christine Noe Memorial Scholarship Fund.