Mary Trachtenberg

MARY BETH TRACHTENBERG MSN FNP RN C (nee REARDON) age 51 of Portage passed away Wednesday July 9 2008. Survived by husband of 20 years David three children: Mike Rodich of Portage David Rodich of New York formerly of Portage Julia Trachtenberg of Portage her beloved grandson Michael J. Rodich granddaughters Vivian Garland and Faith Hyatt mother Diana Reardon of Portage formerly of East Chicago two brothers: Michael (Monique) Reardon of Switzerland Patrick (Dianne) Reardon of Cassopolis MI nieces and nephews: Marguerite James Vincent Erin and Patrick Reardon several aunts uncles cousins relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by father Thomas JimReardon. Mary Beth was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church Portage. She was a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute Class of 1974 received her B.S. in Nursing from Purdue University her Masters in Nursing from Valparaiso University and had just been accepted into the inaugural Doctorate of Nursing Program at Valparaiso University. Mary Beth was an associate professor and taught nursing at Valparaiso University. She was a great preceptor to many nursing students. Mary Beth was a family nurse practitioner with several school-based health centers and private doctors offices most recently at North Shore Health Centers and Porter-Starke. Her first thoughts were always for other people. She was a generous and caring health care provider and an emotional support for everyone she met. Mary Beth was an avid dog lover and loved to snow ski and take walks on the beach. She was a loving and devoted wife mother grandmother daughter and best friend sister and aunt who will be sorely missed by family friends colleagues and patients. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 2700 Willowcreek Rd. Portage Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday July 14 2008 from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 a.m. from Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church 2949 Willowcreek Rd. Portage with Rev. David Kime officiating. At rest Calvary Cemetery Portage.Please click the following link to view Mary Beths Tribute video. http://videos.lifetributes.com/23447

Mary Trachtenberg

July 9, 1957 - July 9, 2008