Richard "Rick" Cormican

December 1, 1954 - July 1, 2011

KOONTZ LAKE-Richard "Rick" H. Cormican, 56, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 in his home. Rick was born December 1, 1954 in Three Rivers, MI to James R. and Audrey K. (Wisler) Cormican Sr. and lived in the Koontz Lake area most of his life. Survivors include three sisters, Sharon Coldiron of South Bend, Janet Coldiron of LaPorte and Penny Maloney of Knox; one brother, James Cormican Jr. of Mishawaka; his caregiver, Barb Perkins of Koontz Lake and his friend and companion, his dog, Funky. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carol Jean Bradley. Rick was a retired employee of Honeywell Corp. of South Bend. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Knox and the Sons of the American Legion, Walkerton. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, camping, gambling and playing cards with his family. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Burial will be at the Grovertown Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to the services in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.