In Memory
Phyllis J. (Miller) Voynovich
June 10, 1925 - July 1, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Phyllis J. (Miller) Voynovich, 85, of South Bend, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Thursday, July 1st, in Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Phyllis was born on June 10, 1925, in Mishawaka, to the late Edna (Clay) Smith. She had lived in Indiana most of her life. She moved to Sun City Center, FL, in 1990 where she resided for 17 years. She married Pete Voynovich on December 25, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2006.
Phyllis was a 1943 graduate of Riley High School where she was senior prom queen.
She enjoyed being a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church where she spent time with her friends. Her family was very special to her, and she was a wonderful, caring aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her stepfather, Lester Smith; sister, Geraldine Marshall; and brother-in-law, Mike Voynovich.
She is survived by her daughter, Barb (Wayne) Chevrie of South Bend; son, Michael Voynovich of Land O' Lakes, FL; brother, Tom (Sylvia) Smith of Winnettka, WA; sister-in-law, Helen Voynovich of South Bend; sister-in-law, Zorka (Ken) De Freeuw of Sun City, FL; brother-in-law, Steve (Gerry) Voynovich of Daytona Beach FL; grandchildren, Lori and Karla Chevrie of Indianapolis, Nick (Danielle) of South Bend, Mike and Matt Voynovich of Indianapolis; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella Voynovich and Kendall Chevrie .
Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 5th, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6th, in the Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church. To share memories or leave condolences please visit our website at www.zahoran.com or our Facebook page, Zahoran Funeral Home.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 4, 2010.
08/21/2023 EJS
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