Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Lydia M. Harlin

 July 2, 1929 - May 6, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Lydia M. Harlin, 80, of South Bend, died on Thursday, May 6, 2010. She was born in South Bend on July 2, 1929, to Clarence and Lydia (Wallace) Wickizer. Lydia married Robert N. Harlin in South Bend on December 16, 1950. Robert preceded her in death on March 1, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Charlene Gillman; two sisters, Ruth Johnson and Viola Boles; and three brothers, Lester, George and Fred Wickizer. She graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1947, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Harlin is survived by two daughters, Laura Pangrac-Paden of South Bend and Carolyn Schori of Mishawaka; a son, Rod (Cyndi) Harlin of Texas; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Tom) Clements, Amy Butcher, Adam Butcher, Lindsey (Kris) Kroening, Richard Berning Jr., P.K. Harlin, Kealey McPherson and Amanda Schori; and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Kroening and Gavin Butcher. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, May 10, 2010, in Bubb Funeral Chapel from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Memorial condolences may be sent to Bubbfuneralchapel.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 9, 2010