Submitted by John C. Monk
Wilma
E. Selis
Dec.
13, 1916 - Sept. 1, 2009
MISHAWAKA - Wilma E. Selis, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September
1st, at home. She was surrounded by her family. Wilma was born on
December 13, 1916, in Elkhart, IN, to Albert and Theresa (Baksi)
Matis. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters and
four brothers. On July 1, 1939, in St. Vincent's in Elkhart, as
the former Wilma Matis, she married Frans Selis, who preceded her
in death on December 9, 1978. Surviving are a daughter, Judy
(Mike) Garreffa, and a son, Jack (Sharon) Selis, both of
Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Matthew and Jennifer Selis; and
five great-grandchildren, Jarrett, Hannah, Grace, Heidi and
Paige. Wilma was a machine operator at Uniroyal for 20+ years.
She was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, and the
Good Fellows Auxiliary. Wilma was a loving, caring person. Family
and friends may visit on Friday, Sept. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. where
the Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. John Delaney
in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. As per
Wilma's wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of Northern
Indiana, 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. To leave the
family an online condolence or to share memories with the family,
please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
Published
in South Bend Tribune on September 3, 2009