Betty Medich-Barker

August 18, 1925 - April 19, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Betty Medich-Barker, 92, passed away at 7:25 am Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Hospice House.

Betty was born on August 18, 1925 in South Bend to George and Mary (Murial) Medich. She was employed by American Chain and Cable, and Bendix. Betty was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, was President of its Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Eastern Star #594, and a 1944 Riley High School graduate. On April 16, 1955 she married Fredrick Barker, who survives along with a daughter, Sheryl (Casey) Porter of Calgary, Alberta Canada; a son, Dennis (Gigi Buzolich) Barker of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Corey (Shelly) Barker, Mallory (Devin) Dimos, Brad Barker, Alex Porter, and Holly Porter; and a brother, George (Charlene) Medich of North Carolina. Betty was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey L. Barker; 3 sisters, Mildred Elliott, Mary Rose, and Helen Ullom; and 2 brothers, Fred Medich and Nick G. Medich.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 Thursday in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 South Kemble, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will also take place on Friday from 10:00 am until services in the church. Funeral Services will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday, April 27, 2018 in Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church. To leave an online condolence visit our website, www.zahoran.com.