Jean M. (Lusher) Evans

Jean M. Evans Feb. 10, 1928 - Nov. 10, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Jean M. Evans, age 87, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, died at 11:38 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at her home in Decatur, Michigan, following a brief illness. She was born on February 10, 1928, in Jefferson Township of Cass County, Indiana, to George W. and Mabel (Wines) Lusher.

She was graduated from South Bend Riley High School, and lived in South Bend most of her life.

She was employed for many years in the South Bend offices of the former Tucker Freight Lines. Jean is well-remem-bered for her wonderful flower gardens at home, but her greatest interest and joy was her family.

Surviving family includes her children, Robin (& John) Young of Decatur, Michigan, Scott (& Ana) Evans of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Teri Delacruz of Bolingbrook, Illinois; grandchildren, Matthew Evans, Luke (& Abigail) Evans, Stephanie Delacruz and Eric Delacruz; and Jean's sister, Beverly (& Oscar) Coryn, Jr. of Granger, Indiana; and a nephew, Randy Coryn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a brother, Robert Lusher.

The family of Jean Evans will be gathering privately on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at The Graveside in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, for services with the Rev. Reed Anderstrom of Calvary Baptist Church in South Bend officiating. Contributions in memory of Jean Evans may be made to Hospice at Home, 4015 Health Park Lane, Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. www.halbritterfunerals.com

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 13, 2015.

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