Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Betty Jane Fawley

Nov. 3, 1927 - July 12, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 7/13/2008
SOUTH BEND - Betty Jane Fawley, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 3, 1927, in South Bend, to John and Elizabeth (Cieslik) Cytia, and had remained a lifelong resident. Mrs. Fawley retired in 1989 from Memorial Hospital of South Bend where she worked as a benefits clerk for more than 14 years. She was a member of Southlawn United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening her flowers. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Calvin) Schafer of Lakeville and Vickie Roush of South Bend; a son, Terry Lee Fawley of South Bend; and five grandchildren, Lisa (Christian) Eickenberry of South Bend, Sharon Schafer and Ryan Schafer, both of Lakeville, Jacob Fawley and Amanda Fawley, both of Mishawaka; and a great-grandson, Landon Eickenberry. Betty Jane is also survived by a very special cousin, Toby (Louis) Szekendy of South Bend.

 

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, in Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 14, in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Betty Jane Fawley may be made to Hospice House, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.