LAPAZ-Julianne Lidgard, 62, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN.
Julianne was born July 8, 1955 in South Bend, IN to Ben and Kathrine (Zadankus) Stopczynski. On March 18, 1978 in Lydick, IN, she was married to James Lidgard, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Scott (Carolyn) Lidgard of North Liberty, Bryan Lidgard of Nappanee and Kristopher Lidgard of Florida; eight grandchildren, Vincent, Shawn, Adrian, Autumn, Sierra, Chloe, Kendrick and Dayanara; her father, Ben Stopczynski of South Bend; and brothers, Richard (Cindy) Stopczynski of South Bend and Ed (Donna) Stopczynski of South Bend.
She was preceded in death by her mother and sister, Terri Nowak.
Julianne was a homemaker and a life-member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary 360 of Mishawaka and had served as president.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. EDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cremation will take place following the service.

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