Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT 8/2/1999

John F. Haluda

Sept. 15, 1940 - July 30, 1999

John F. Haluda, 58, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 5:52 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999, in his residence.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1940, in South Bend and was a lifelong resident. Known as ''the Hummer'' by his coworkers, John was employed with the United Beverage Company for 26 years.

John was a member of Holy Cross Church. He took great pride in his yard and was the person everyone came to for advice. He was a race car fan, with Jeff Gordon as his favorite driver. He was also an avid Notre Dame fan, and anyone that knew him knew his favorite saying was ''Just One More and Then We Gotta Go!''

On July 28, 1962, in the former Sacred Heart Church on Thomas Street, he married Jean Kuboske, who survives.

He is also survived by two daughters, Kelly Haluda of Indianapolis, Ind., and Shelley (Larry) Regina of South Bend; a son, Michael Haluda of South Bend; his mother, Pearl Haluda of South Bend; and by two brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) Haluda and David Haluda, both of South Bend.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Haluda on November 19, 1958.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 1999, in Holy Cross Church. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. today in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m.

The family would like to thank all of the caring and devoted caregivers from Hospice of St. Joseph County for all of their help during John's illness. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637-3437.