Submitted by: Dan Rich

Carl Hafstrom

Feb. 15, 1916 - Aug. 7, 2001

South Bend Tribune 8/9/2001

Carl Hafstrom, 85, of the Milton Home, South Bend, Ind., formerly of West Washington Avenue, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the Milton Home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1916, in South Bend, to the late Wilhelm and Eugenia (Clarquist) Hafstrom.

On June 17, 1952, in South Bend, he married Virginia Janiszczak, who preceded him in death on March 24, 1999. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Anderson and Thelma Hunter; and by two brothers, Arthur and Rudy Hafstrom. Mr. Hafstrom worked as a machine operator for Olivers, and as a custodian for the South Bend School Corporation until his retirement in 1981. He is survived by a sister, Marguerite Hertel of Mishawaka, Ind.; three nieces, Marilyn Tohulka of Mishawaka, Diane Collins of South Bend and JoAnn Shinneman of Arlington, Texas; and by a nephew, Dean Anderson of Granger, Ind.

Mr. Hafstrom was a World War II Army veteran. He was a radio operator during World War II in Burma, India, and wore three battle stars on his service ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal and a Presidential Citation. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army on Sept. 8, 1945. He enjoyed fishing, and loved Notre Dame football, Chicago basketball and baseball.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in the Kaniewski Funeral Chapel, where friends may call for one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Covenant Church, 3025 E. Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46615.