Submitted by: Dan Rich

Alice W. Timler

April 17, 1915 - Aug. 2, 2001

South Bend Tribune 8/8/2001

Alice W. Timler, 86, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 7:27 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Old Farm Living Center, Berrien Springs, Mich. Mrs. Timler was born on April 17, 1915, in Winnetka, Ill., to David and Laura Winship, who both preceded her in death. She worked for many years as a volunteer at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.

On Sept. 25, 1937, as Alice W. Winship, she married Alfred J. Timler, who died Feb. 24, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Johnson; and by her brother, David Winship.

She is survived by her children, Julie (Stan) Mrozek of Tawas City, Mich., Mark (Ginny) Timler of South Bend; and by six grandchildren, Andrea Bray, John Timler, Peter Timler, David Timler, Mary Timler and Joseph Timler.

Mrs. Timler received a degree in chemistry from Lawrence College in Milwaukee, Wis. She loved to read and play the piano. She loved her family and served them well.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mishawaka, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to I.D.E.S. The Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.