Submitted by: Dan Rich

Amata J. Lindell

Oct. 14, 1916 - Nov. 15, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/17/2007
SOUTH BEND - Amata J. Lindell, 91, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawka, IN. She was born on October 14, 1916, in South Bend, to the late Theodore and Stella (Tobolski) Urbanski, and was a lifelong area resident.

On June 10, 1939, she married Everett J. Lindell, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2001. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Eugenia Harley, and two brothers, Emery and Dominic Urbanski. Mrs. Lindell is survived by her daughter, Thia (John) Vawter of South Bend; two grandchildren, Sarah (Mark) Florkowski of South Bend and Samuel (Tammy) Hull of Springtown, TX; three great-grandchildren, Cameron Dukes, Devyn and Blaise Hull; and by a sister, Renata (Jack) Maciejewski of South Bend.

Amata worked as a proofreader for Ave Maria Press for 20 years before retiring in 1982. She was member of the Women of the Moose Lodge, American Business Women's Association and the University Club of Notre Dame. Amata enjoyed reading and watching sports, especially Notre Dame football and the Chicago Cubs.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in Christ the King Catholic Church, 52473 SR 933, South Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services, P.O. Box 4204, South Bend, IN 46634.