Phyllis Joan Raber, 82, residing in South Bend, passed away on Monday March 10, 2025, at her home.

Joan was born September 12, 1942, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Albert Jr. and Ella (Tigue) Raber.  She moved to Indiana in 1966 and then to South Bend in 1982.  Joan graduated from Henderson High School, class of 1960, and then from St. Joseph Infirmary as a Registered Nurse in 1963.

Joan retired as a Public Health Surveyor with the State of Indiana Department of Health and also worked two years as a Hospice Consultant for the State of Indiana.  She was the Director of Ridgedale Nursing Home in South Bend and also the Vice President of Elkhart General Hospital.

Joan was a member of the Cathedral of St. Matthew, Sigma Theta Tam, and State of Indiana Nurses Association.  She loved to entertain her friends and family and to travel.  She also loved her cats dearly.

She is survived by her sister, Rita (James Putnam) Garner of Texas.

Services will be at noon Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Christopher Grief will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home, where prayers will be said at 5:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Edward Thomas Tigue (Joan's Godson), Michael Stephen Tigue, Ron "Moto" Vaughn, James H. Thomas, Craig Childress, Terri Ann Tigue, and Joella Wilson.

James Michael Tigue will be an honorary pallbearer.

Contributions in memory of Joan may be offered to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.