Submitted by: John C. Monk

Priscilla J. Steif

Oct. 12, 1935 - April 1, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Priscilla J. Steif, 74, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Sunset House, Mishawaka. Priscilla was born October 12, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of the late Arvel and Deborah (Seals) Beaman. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka High School. On June 12, 1954, Priscilla married Fred W. Steif and they made South Bend their home. Priscilla was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and needle work. She liked flowers and plants and was talented at growing African Violets. Priscilla was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger. Priscilla's surviving family includes her husband of over 55 years, Fred of South Bend; two daughters, Deb (Paul) Bonin of Mishawaka and Cathy Greetis of Mishawaka; a sister, Betty Claeys of Osceola; four grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Luchowski, B.J. (Stephanie) Bonin, Kristen Greetis and Casey Greetis; four great-grandchildren, Megan and Madison Luchowski, Keely and Emerson Bonin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, with Monsignor William Schooler officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday in the church from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Contributions in Priscilla's memory may be made to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Envelopes will be available Tuesday in the church.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 4, 2010