Submitted by: Dan Rich

Nathaniel O. Bianchini

Aug. 18, 1983 - March 31, 2000

South Bend Tribune 4/2/2000

Nathaniel Oren Bianchini, 16, of East 4th Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away after an illness at 7:50 a.m. on Friday, March 31, in his residence.

Nathan was born on Aug. 18, 1983, in Mishawaka, as the son of Philip and Helen (Ander-son) Bianchini. He was a Mishawaka resident for six years, coming from Nappanee, Ind. Nathan was a student at Mishawaka High School

He is survived by his parents, Phil and Helen Bianchini of Mishawaka; two brothers, Paul Bianchini and Cory Bianchini, both at home; maternal grandparents, Betty and Lloyd Anderson of White Pigeon, Mich.; paternal grandparents, Ron and Donna Hartford of Mishawaka; and by seven aunts, six uncles and 13 cousins.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, in Granger Presbyterian Church, 12100 State Road 23, Granger, IN 46530, with Rev. Jim Conner officiating. Nathan's family has requested no flowers please.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benefit Fund of Nathan Bianchini by Donna J. Hartford, First Source Bank, to help with Nathan's medical expenses. Remaining proceeds will be donated to Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., and to Memorial Hospital's Pediatrics Oncology Unit, South Bend. The Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, is handling arrangements.