Nov. 1, 1952 - Dec. 13, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Michael D. Chiddister, 57, passed away at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Hospice House Michael was born on November 1, 1952, to the late Lawrence Chiddister and Rita Andrysiak. He is survived by his four children, Noelle (Brian) Krawiec of South Bend, Michael R. Chiddister of Surprise, AZ, Andrew Chiddister of South Bend and Marc Chiddister of South Bend; two grandsons, Gavin and Gage Krawiec; his sister, Susan (Bill) Flaherty of South Bend; and by his ex-wife, Lori Kolecki of South Bend. Michael had previously worked for ADT for 17 years. He then worked maintenance security for the Northern Indiana Center for History. Michael was the maintenance supervisor for Comfort Suites; he also worked security for Per Mar. He enjoyed bowling and Lionel trains. He was a Notre Dame football fan and a fan of Clint Eastwood. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. Michael was a car enthusiast and Chevrolet was his favorite. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, in Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. For those who are unable to attend the funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

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