Submitted by: Dan Rich

Thelma G. Hans

Oct. 7, 1909 - Aug. 24, 1999

South Bend Tribune 8/25/1999

Thelma G. Hans, 89, of Wabash Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away after an extended illness at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, in Hospice House of St. Joseph County. Mrs. Hans was born on Oct. 7, 1909, in North Liberty, Ind., and was a lifelong Michiana area resident.

On May 17, 1924, in North Liberty, she married Joseph L. Hans, who survives. She is also survived by two daughters, and five sons, Doris J. Lonzo and Diana M. Hans, Floyd J. Hans and Dale L. Hans, all of South Bend, Gerald O. Hans of Osceola, Ind., Robert L. Hans of Mishawaka, Ind., and Larry G. Hans of Granger, Ind. Mrs. Hans will also be sadly missed by her nine loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Russell Hans.

Visitation hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 25, in the Hanley & Sons ''Southwest Chapel'' Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/Indiana 23, South Bend. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, in the funeral home, with Pastor Kevin Zuber officiating. Burial will follow at Sumption Prairie Cemetery. The family request that all memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph County Hospice or to a charity of the donor's choice. The Hanley & Sons ''Southwest Chapel'' Funeral Home handled services and extends heartfelt sympathy to the family.