Submitted by: Dan Rich
June 18, 1915 - Dec. 2, 2008
South Bend Tribune 12/4/2008
SOUTH BEND - Jane Hatfield, 93, passed away on Tuesday,
Dec. 2, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. in Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson,
IN. Jane was born on June 18, 1915, in South Bend, to the late
Charles J. and Ethel (Toth) DeVleeschower. In 1931
she married Donald A. Hatfield in the Cathedral of St. Matthew,
South Bend. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in
death by her son, Robert E.; her grandson, Gregory; and by her
brother, Charles DeVleeschower. She is survived by her son,
Charles T. (Janet) of South Bend; nine grandchildren, Susan,
Donald, John, Patty, Jim, Douglas, Stacy, Todd and Blair; 12
great-grandchildren; and by her daughter-in-law, Judith Ann
Hatfield. Jane loved antiques, was a super cook and a great
housekeeper. She was a lifelong parishioner at St. Jude Catholic
Church. The family would like to give a Special Thank You
to the staff at Catherine Kasper Home, especially the staff of
the Memory Unit.
Family and friends may gather at St. Jude Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 1827 E. Ireland Road, is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513.