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Betty M. Byers
Apr. 6, 1920 - Oct. 30, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Betty M. Byers, 89, went to be with her LORD Friday at Inwood Hills Estates. Mrs. Byers was born Betty Maxine Callander on April 6, 1920 in Milford, IN to her late parents Clinton and Eve (Cory) Callander. She was a 1941 Graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Betty was a Registered Nurse and worked at Countryside Place and Ridgedale Nursing Home. On June 15, 1998 she lost her husband of nearly fifty - seven years Charles Hodson Byers. They were married on July 3, 1941 in South Bend. She also lost a son David Byers in 1989. She is survived by five children: Shirley (Duane) Arick of South Bend, John E. (Marcia) Byers of Crossville, TN, C. Michael (Penny) Byers of Ft. Wayne, IN, Dan A. Byers of Denver, CO, and Kathy (Mike) Fick of Plymouth, IN as well as thirteen grandchildren and 20 great - grandchildren. Mrs. Byers was a lifetime and founding member of Hillside Missionary Church where she played the organ for over fifty years. Her passion was to serve the under served so at her request please refrain from sending flowers and honor her memory by making a donation to either Hope Ministries or Hillside Missionary Church. Visitation will be held today from 4 - 7 pm at McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. at Jefferson. Burial will be at 9:30 am, Tuesday in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am at Hillside Missionary Church, 21567 W. Ireland Rd., Rev. Kenneth Fetter, Senior Pastor, officiating.
Joan Lambert
Apr. 29, 1930 – Oct. 27, 2009
ENGLEWOOD, FL - Mrs. Ruth Joan Lambert, 79, of Englewood, Fl passed away in the home of her son on Tuesday in Warsaw, IN.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edward and Ruth (Oswald) McLean. She worked in Customer Relations for General Motors for over 20 yrs. retiring in 1989. She married Leon Lambert on Jun. 18, 1949 in Philadelphia. He died Dec. 30, 1996.
Joan is survived by her children Robert (Pam) Lambert of Warsaw, Janet Reyes of Downers Grove, IL, and Richard Lambert of Auburn, CA; and her grandchildren: Sarah and Suzy Lambert, Jenny (Sean) Neilly, Jascha Reyes, Amanda and Meredith Lambert as well as one great - grandson Joshua Lambert.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at 3PM at Doan’s Chapel at Englewood Methodist Church, Englewood, FL. Memorial Donations should be made to Cancer Research.
Martin M. Preisler
Nov. 5, 1922 – Oct. 25, 2009
ELKHART, IN – Mr. Martin Marcel Preisler, 86, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly Sunday at 10:40pm, in Regency Place, South Bend, IN.
Mr. Preisler was born in Cluj, Romania to Adalbert and Hermina (Lowinger) Preisler. He was a Holocaust Survivor helping to save thousands of others. His career was in the Hospitality industry working in many Five - Star facilities in Europe owning the Tea Break in Paris. He married Dr. Sylvia Yvette (March) Preisler in Miami, FL on July 2, 1979. She survives of Elkhart.
He is also survived by five children: Shoshanna (Martin) Goldstein of Brooke, England, Thomas (Odile) Preisler of Brighton, England, Daniel Preisler of Murfreesboro, TN, Rebecca Preisler of Somers, WI, and Nicholas Preisler of Louisville, KY and five grandchildren and one great - grandchild.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2:30pm at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka off Jefferson one block east of Logan, Rabbi Michael Friedland, officiating. McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel is in charge.
EULOGY BY REBECCA
Martin Marcel Preisler, Born November 5th 1922, Cluj/Transylvania, Romania
My father was the son of Adalbert Preisler and Hermina Lowinger. He had a sister Judith. His parents and sister died in the Holocaust of World War 2. He was the sole survivor of his immediate family. However, born of tragedy would be the man of heroic action the world should know and never forget. A man of pure passion that will carry on in the heart and soul of each of his children.
He achieved what most people can only dream of. He found the best prize of life is never to forget.
He will live on forever through the five children he loved more than anything in this world Thomas, Shoshana, Daniel, Rebecca and Nicholas and through the love of his beloved and devoted wife Dr. Sylvia Yvette Preisler.
His family was his world. His world was devoted to his family. My father loved with nothing less than everything in his heart, he wouldn't have had it any other way. Anything that made his children happy made him happy. With kindness and generosity of heart and soul. He loved hospitality and was a generous host to everyone who came to our home, giving ample food and drink and making sure everyone had their fill of good food and laughter. He loved animals, dogs, the birds, chipmunks and squirrels, all animals gave him such joy. He had a passion for the State of Israel and inalienable right to defend itself. He fought to survive and taught each of his children how to live their life with unapologetic passion. Never forget those you love. Never forget who you are. Never stop loving. It is life itself. He fought the good fight and his legacy of love and doing anything and everything it takes to fight for what is right and what you love will never be forgotten.
I will honor my whole life what you taught me, I promise to never forget your honor and valiance in the face of adversity.
To my father, I will love you forever, to my Dad I promise my heart will never forget.
Your little princess will always be yours to keep.
Anne F. Wanecke
April 12, 1924 - Oct. 24, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Anne F. Wanecke, 85, formerly of Wheaton, IL, died October 24, 2009, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Anne was born April 12, 1924, to the late Aloysius and Mabel Nolan in Minneapolis, MN. On November 25, 1950, she married Stephen F. Wanecke, and their love for one another endured for 56 years before Stephen's passing in 2006. Anne was a devoted and loving mother to her six surviving children, Stephen (Louise) Wanecke, David Wanecke, Thomas (Kathy) Wanecke, Kevin (Hillary) Wanecke, Mary Reasner and Lucy (Doug) Rubley. Anne was a proud grandmother of 23 grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. She spent her life taking care of her family and enjoyed the activities of raising her six children. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, cooking and tennis. Anne was an avid bridge player and was involved with several bridge clubs over the years. The laughter Anne brought and her caring love will be missed by everyone. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 30, 2009, in St. Michael's Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton. IL. The family will receive visitors a half - hour before Mass. Contributions in memory of Anne may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617; or to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Lori Ann (Reid) Kish
Sept. 21, 1967 - Oct. 23, 2009
MISHAWAKA - Lori Ann (Reid) Kish, 42, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in her home with her loved ones at her side after a long, courageous battle. Lori was born to Peter Chester Reid and Lois Ann (Grzenia) Reid Anderson on September 21, 1967, in Saginaw, MI. She worked as a beautician at Shear Phazes until her illness. Lori is survived by a son, Alexander N. Kish, 18, and a daughter, Drew L. Kish, 16; her mother, Lois A. Anderson, all of Mishawaka; her father, Peter C. Reid of Saginaw, MI; her maternal grandmother, Corinne Fini of Saginaw; stepsisters, Deborah (Larry) Warburton of Union, OR, Victoria (Phillip) Williams of Phoenix, AZ; and a step - brother, Adam (Belinda) Anderson of Orlando, FL. She was predeceased by her stepfather, D. Chris Anderson in December 2003; and by a stepsister, Shannon Anderson of Lagande, OR, in 1998. Lori was a shopper...she loved shopping for anything, and after her illness kept her home she discovered shopping on the internet. She loved Peace Signs, Fairies and keeping track of celebrities in tabloids and magazines. She brought color into the lives of those around her. She loved giving gifts, never just cash, always a well - thoughtout gift. She especially liked the holidays and decorating for them. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life and a sharing of memories will be held this Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road). Burial will follow later at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorials donations may be made to the Center for Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Randell “Randy” P. Atkinson
Jan. 19, 1978 - Oct. 22, 2009
OSCEOLA - Randell "Randy" Paul Atkinson, 31, of Osceola passed away October 22, 2009 of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Dragoon Trail east of SR 331 in Mishawaka. Randy was born on January 19, 1978, he was the son of Daniel M. and Waneta H. (Hoppins) Atkinson. They survive of Mishawaka. He is also survived by five brothers, Daniel R., Calvin D. (Caroline), Robert D. (Cheri) and David D. (Sara); and sister, Regina D. (Stephen) Atkinson Burns. His brother, Ronald preceded him in death on Sept. 10, 1962. He was an Emergency Medical Technician having worked for the Penn Twp. Fire Department. He really enjoyed the medical field and was planning on becoming a Paramedic. Randy graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1996. He had also served in the US army. Visitation was yesterday (Friday) from 5 - 8 pm on at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.), with funeral services TODAY at 10:00 am, burial will follow at Highland Cemetery South Bend. Memorial donations may be made to the family for a charity to be decided on later.
Helen H. Montgomery
Mar. 9, 1920 - Oct. 22, 2009
GRANGER - Mrs. Helen Hathaway (Swan) Montgomery, 89, formerly of Granger passed away at 12:50 am, Thursday at the Sanctuary of St. Joseph, South Bend. Helen was born on March 9, 1920 in Kenosha, WI to the late Lorine and Ethel (Goodnow) Swan. She married Charles E. "Monty" Montgomery in Tacoma, WA on September 2, 1945 and he passed away on February 6, 2002. Mrs. Montgomery worked at the University of Notre Dame for 27 years as a Secretary in the Departments of Civil Engineering and Internal Audit. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon (Tom) Balasa of South Bend and Marcia Montgomery of Mishawaka; three grandchildren, Laura (Mike) Sawdon, Julie (Ryan) Whitt, Tim Balasa and great - grandchildren, Brandon & Kayla Sawdon and Evan Whitt all of South Bend. Along with her parents and husband Helen was predeceased by a sister Rosabel. Helen loved to knit, sew, cook, read and travel. Monty and Helen traveled all over the United States and Canada and spent winters in Florida after retirement. Friends may call from 2 - 4 pm Sunday followed by a celebration of her life at 4 pm in the McGann Hay Funeral Homes, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. at Jefferson, with Rev. Dave Severance, Chaplain at the Sanctuary of St. Joseph, officiating. Memorial donations maybe made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Mary Elizabeth (Raven) Schoen
November 14, 1922 – October 22, 2009
South Bend - Mary Elizabeth Schoen, 86, passed away October 22, 2009. She was born November 14, 1922 to the late Herbert and Mary Raven. Her brother, Robert Raven, also preceded her in death. On July 5, 1947, she married the love of her life, Robert Schoen. He survives. She is also survived by three sons, David, Terry and Dan (Misty) Schoen, all of South Bend. She was a great mother and devoted wife. No services are being held.
Margarete Bloss
Feb. 5, 1929 - Oct. 18, 2009
BRISTOL - Mrs. Margarete "Greta" (Graf) Bloss, 80, of Bristol, IN, passed away at 7:12 p.m. Sunday in the residence of her daughter with loved ones at her side. Mrs. Bloss was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to Michael and Charlotte Graf on February 5, 1929. On October 20, 1951, in Germany, she married Hans Bloss, who passed away on July 25, 1997. She came to the United States in 1959 from Germany. She worked as a seamstress in Germany and at Uniroyal for 30 years. Surviving are her two daughters, Trudi (Ed) McNulty of Bristol, IN, Margit (Bob) Weisburd of Valparaiso, IN; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Rob) Berger of South Bend, IN, Daniel (Selina) McNulty of Monticello, IN, Alison McNulty of Bend, OR, Sarah Dawson of South Bend, IN, Ashleigh (Justin) Klatt of Mishawaka, IN; and great - grandchildren, Alexis Horvath, Robbie Berger, Cassee Berger, Zoe McNulty, Ella McNulty, Savannah Dawson, Gabriel Dawson, Addison Klatt and Brooklyn Klatt. She is also survived by five sisters and a brother, all still living in Germany. Greta loved her home for 10 years at Corey Lake in Three Rivers, MI, with her husband Hans. She enjoyed always keeping busy with needle work and gardening, especially watching Notre Dame football games, and had season tickets for many years. A celebration of her life will be held this Friday, October 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. in McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Road) Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the service starts. Donations may be made in Greta's memory to Center for Hospice of Elkhart County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
