In Memory
Marilyn Esther (Fites) Savely
June 28, 1931 ~ March 7, 2012
Marilyn E. Savely, 80, of South Bend, IN passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend. She was born on June 28, 1931 in South Bend, IN to Herald B. and Esther E. (VanDerkarr) Fites. On November 11, 1950 in South Bend, IN she married Stephen Savely who preceded her in death on April 2, 1990.
Mrs. Savely is survived by two daughters, Susan Savely of South Bend, IN and Sharon (Patrick) Andrzejewski of Mishawaka, IN; son, Scott (Elaine) Savely of South Bend, IN; two special daughters, Kim (Pat) Goralski of Indianapolis, IN and Diana Piper of South Bend, IN and her church son, Danny Hamilton. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrew (Samantha) Savely, Angela (Todd Shephard) Savely, Lisa Andrzejewski, Ryan Andrzejewski and Michelle Piper-Wright; five great grandchildren, Camryn Nick Brooklynne Shephard, Basil Shephard, Danitza Piper and Anthony Wright, Jr.; three step grandchildren, Belinda (Craig) Obren, Eric (Carrie) Hoffman and Cindi (Andy) McDonald and a sister-in-law, Pat Fites of Petoskey, MI. A sister, Barbara Callaway and two brothers, William and Robert Fites preceded her in death.
Mrs. Savely attended Monroe Elementary School and graduated in 1949 from Riley High School. She worked for Lang/Feeney & Associates and retired in 2009 as a secretary for Southlawn United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler and diehard Cub fan. Mrs. Savely worked on the Prayer Chain and was a Secret Pal at Grace United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Many many people called her Mom and Grandma including the nine international grandchildren she loved and adored.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the services on Monday.
Contributions in memory of Marilyn E. Savely may be offered to The Center for Hospice Care, 4220 Edison Lakes Parkway, Ste. 210, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or to Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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Tom Walters submitted information.
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