Submitted by: Nadine A. Hardin

Name:  Horvath, John M.

Names in Obituary:  Behoff, Farkas, Horvath

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries; February 6, 2000

John M. Horvath (Jan. 13, 1920 - Feb. 5, 2000)

John M. Horvath, 80, of South Camden Street, passed away after a brief illness at 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Hospice House.

Mr. Horvath was employed for 19 years with Drewery's, and retired from St. Joseph High School. He was a World War II Army veteran who received the Purple Heart. John was a life member of D.A.V. #39 and American Legion #50. Mr. Horvath enjoyed working on watches and going to garage sales.

He was born on Jan. 13, 1920, in South Bend, Ind., to John and Madeline Horvath, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann Behoff.

On Oct. 11, 1947, in South Bend, he married Bertha Farkas, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Barb (Mike); a son, John (Laura) Horvath of South Bend; and by seven grandchildren, Rose Marie, Jennifer, Melissa, Christina, Kimberly, Michael and Hilary.

Services will be conducted at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue. Military services will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home.