Timothy Drew SIMCO

27 MAR 1947 - 15 FEB 2017

• BIRTH: 27 MAR 1947, East Chicago, Lake, IN
• DEATH: 15 FEB 2017, Mishawaka, Indiana

• MARRIAGE: 14 JUN 1969

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[N16214] Timothy D. Simko
March 27, 1947 - Feb. 15, 2017
MISHAWAKA - Timothy D. Simko, 69, passed away peacefully February 15, 2017, after enduring a lengthy illness. He was in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in East Chicago, IN, on March 27, 1947, to the late Andy and Grace (Wroble) Simko. On June 14, 1969, Tim married Joyce Nickell, who survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three daughters, Lynda (Jon) Aranowski, Susan (Troy) Whitesel, and Nancy (Chad) Mastagh, all of South Bend. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ryan and Zachary Aranowski, Cole and Jake Whitesel, and Abbi, CJ and Diedri Mastagh; one brother, Larry (Linda) Simko of Floyd Knobs, IN; and four nieces and nephews. Tim excelled at everything he did, and was a great provider for his family. He loved hunting and fishing, and especially enjoyed sharing those hobbies with his family. He was a longtime member of St. Pius Catholic Church. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Little Flower Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m, with visitation one hour prior. The family would like to thank Grace Hospice and Home Instead for the wonderful and compassionate care they showed Tim. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice . To send condolences to the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 19, 2017