Submitted by: Dan Rich

Mavis Mae Steinhagen

Nov. 25, 1918 - Dec. 17, 2007

South Bend Tribune 12/20/2007
MISHAWAKA - Mavis Mae Steinhagen, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away of natural causes in her residence on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Mavis was born Nov. 25, 1918, to Rolland and Myrtle (Sellers) Guard in Bremen, Indiana.

On May 13, 1941, Mavis was united in marriage to John M. Steinhagen. John preceded her in death, passing away in July 2001. Surviving are her children, DeEtta (Albert Jr.) Tengelitsch of Oro Grande, New Mexico, Darrell Steinhagen of Mishawaka and Jyll (Terry) Pollock of Niles, Michigan. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mavis was preceded in death by her brothers, Keith and Evan Guard; her sister, Janet Warner; and by a grandson, David.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, Indiana. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Friday, Dec. 21, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

Mavis was a graduate of LaPaz High School and attended her class reunions faithfully. She was employed for over 20 years at the Kroger Deli until her retirement in 1981. In her spare time, Mavis enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and working puzzles. She was a NASCAR fan, following Ryan Newman and enjoyed Indianapolis Colts football. She also collected John Deere memorabilia. Holidays to Mavis were a wonderful time where she enjoyed cooking big meals and spending time with her entire family. She loved them unconditionally and spoiled the entire family with her love and generosity.