Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT 6/8/2001

Grace A. Richards

Dec. 15, 1924 - June 7, 2001

Grace Arlene Richards, 76, formerly of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away following an illness Thursday, June 7, in her home on 3B Road in Walkerton, Ind.

She was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Huntington, Ind., to Noble C. and Ruth A. Wall, who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and four sisters. On Aug. 1, 1941, she married Edmond H. Richards in Columbia City, Ind. Edmond preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1999. She and Mr. Richards had lived in Mishawaka throughout their married life. She was also preceded in death by a grandson.

Mrs. Richards is survived by two sons, Ronald W. of Walkerton and Thomas E. of South Bend; and by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka, where friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and one hour prior to funeral services on Saturday. Burial will follow the services Saturday at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.