Joseph E COWSERT

5 JAN 1939 - 16 NOV 2013

• BIRTH: 5 JAN 1939, Mishawaka, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 16 NOV 2013, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• DIVORCE: 29 JAN 1979, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Jenny COWSERT

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[N30567] Joseph E Cowsert

Birth 5 Jan 1939
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN

Death 16 Nov 2013 (aged 74)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

Burial
Southlawn Cemetery
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN
Plot Section CC Lot 41 - 2
Memorial ID 120512943

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Joseph E. Cowsert, 74, of South Bend, IN passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. He was born on January 5, 1939 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Robert J. and Velma G. (Murphy) Cowsert. On December 7, 1990 in South Bend, IN he was united in marriage to the former Cecilia J. Szynski. Joe is survived by his wife, Cecilia J. Cowsert of South Bend, IN; two daughters, Jenny Cowsert of South Bend, IN and Jil (Kyle) Schori of Mishawaka, IN; granddaughter, Leah Cowsert; three stepsons, Jeffrey Cartwright of Mishawaka, IN, Robert (Cindy) Cartwright of Granger, IN and Michael Cartwright of Mishawaka, IN; brothers, Robert (Jean) Cowsert, Frank Cowsert, Chuck (Mary) Cowsert and Richard (Paula) Cowsert; six step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Junette Pryer, Bertha L. Coleman and Shirlee M. Boone and brothers, Jack L. Cowsert, Michael Cowsert and Donny Cowsert. Joe was a lifelong resident. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired as a machinist at Dodge Manufacturing after thirty years of service. Joe was an avid fan of Notre Dame, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, IN. Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Joseph E. Cowsert may be offered to Riverbend Cancer Association, 919 E. Jefferson Blvd. Suite 401, South Bend, IN 46617 in honor of Joe's niece, Linda, a survivor. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com