Central 1944 Margaret E (Bango) Sappington

July 15, 1925 - June 24, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Margaret passed away peacefully on Friday morning in her sleep after a lengthy illness. She was born in South Bend, IN, to Joseph and Gizella Bango, who preceded her in death along with 5 brothers, 2 sisters and several nephews. Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Central High School where she excelled in drama, singing, and performing in plays directed by James Lewis Cassidy. On January 10, 1948, in South Bend, IN, she married Don C. Sappington upon his return from Hickam Air Force Base. He survives along with daughters, Margo Amodeo of Monterey, CA, and Carla (Michael) Kaczynski of Osceola, IN; twin granddaughters, Karissa and Cassandra Kaczynski; grandsons, Joshua (Tasia) Bailey of Scotts Valley, CA, and Nicholas (Sara) Kaczynski of South Bend, IN; great-grandchildren, Maddux and Trinity of Scotts Valley, CA; and favorite nephew, Gary (Carolyn) Bango of South Bend, IN.

Margaret was a homemaker and co-owner of Centennial House Antiques with Don. Her favorite memories were of summers living at Eagle Lake and spending time with Don and their grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the very special people at Morningview Assisted Living and Heart to Heart Hospice Services.

Honoring Margaret's wishes, there will be no services and cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zahoran Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence please visit our website, www.zahoran.com or facebook page, Zahoran Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southbendtribune/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-e-sappington&pid=180459303&fhid=8879&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.7ZAqr0RS.dpuf