Evelyn "Lois" (Markham) Tranter

Nov. 27, 1927 - Dec. 28, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Evelyn "Lois" Tranter, 83, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend of natural causes. She was born on November 24, 1927 in Detroit, MI, to the late George and Jennie Markham. On September 13, 1947, she married Harley "Bud" Tranter, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Cousins in 2001.

She retired as a secretary to Jordan Kapson, Jordan Ford after several years of service. She was a member of the Elks Lodge, South Bend. She was a Riley High School graduate.

She loved to read and spend time with friends and family.

Survivors include son, Gary (Bridget) Tranter of Mishawka; grandchildren, Brian (Diane) Tranter of Brownsburg, IN, Jon (Michelle) of South Bend, Danae Fant of New Jersey, Jennifer (Jeremy) Titus of Chicago and Jayme Cousins of St. Joseph, MI; two great-granddaughters, Ashleigh and Emma Tranter of Brownsburg.

No services have been scheduled, as cremation has been entrusted to the Elkhart Cremation Service, Elkhart, IN. Memorials may be made to The Centers for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46617.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jan. 1, 2011.

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