July 24, 1928 - March 5, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Gerald R. Humes , 69, of Byron Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 5, in the St. Joseph County Hospice House. He had been in the Hospice House since Feb. 16.
He was born on July 24, 1928, in Culver, Ind., and married Ione Johnston on Aug. 28, 1949, in Knox, Ind. She survives. They lived in the South Bend area for over 40 years.
Mr. Humes retired from F. W. Means in 1983 after more than 32 years. He later was employed by Monarch Textiles for 13 years.
He was a member of the American Legion, Lakeville, Ind., and V.F.W. 748, Knox, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Charles (Jan) of South Bend; his daughter, Marjorie (Tim) Young of Portage, Mich.; grandchildren, Travis (Kim) of Kalamazoo, Mich., Trista Young of Portage, Mich., Ryan and Kelly Humes of South Bend; sisters, Florence (George) Nitcher of Knox, Darlene Combs of Knox and Bonnie (Bob) Chambers of North Judson, Ind.; an aunt, Cora Palm of Knox; an uncle, Matt (Viola) Palm of Culver, Ind.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucile and Ralph Tice of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Margaret Johnston of Indianapolis, Ind.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who have been so supportive and helpful during his illness - a very special physician and his staff - and the many caring Hospice "angels" who touched his life and his family. God bless all of you.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, 3718 Michigan Street, South Bend.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and from one hour prior to services on Saturday. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery.
Please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Marshall and St. Joseph
Counties. Age 69 Years 7 Months 12 Days
SOUTH BEND - Gerald R. Humes , 69, of Byron Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 5, in the St. Joseph County Hospice House. He had been in the Hospice House since Feb. 16.
He was born on July 24, 1928, in Culver, Ind., and married Ione Johnston on Aug. 28, 1949, in Knox, Ind. She survives. They lived in the South Bend area for over 40 years.
Mr. Humes retired from F. W. Means in 1983 after more than 32 years. He later was employed by Monarch Textiles for 13 years.
He was a member of the American Legion, Lakeville, Ind., and V.F.W. 748, Knox, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Charles (Jan) of South Bend; his daughter, Marjorie (Tim) Young of Portage, Mich.; grandchildren, Travis (Kim) of Kalamazoo, Mich., Trista Young of Portage, Mich., Ryan and Kelly Humes of South Bend; sisters, Florence (George) Nitcher of Knox, Darlene Combs of Knox and Bonnie (Bob) Chambers of North Judson, Ind.; an aunt, Cora Palm of Knox; an uncle, Matt (Viola) Palm of Culver, Ind.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucile and Ralph Tice of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Margaret Johnston of Indianapolis, Ind.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who have been so supportive and helpful during his illness - a very special physician and his staff - and the many caring Hospice "angels" who touched his life and his family. God bless all of you.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, 3718 Michigan Street, South Bend.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and from one hour prior to services on Saturday. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery.
Please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Marshall and St. Joseph
Counties. Age 69 Years 7 Months 12 Days
July 24, 1928 - March 5, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Gerald R. Humes , 69, of Byron Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 5, in the St. Joseph County Hospice House. He had been in the Hospice House since Feb. 16.
He was born on July 24, 1928, in Culver, Ind., and married Ione Johnston on Aug. 28, 1949, in Knox, Ind. She survives. They lived in the South Bend area for over 40 years.
Mr. Humes retired from F. W. Means in 1983 after more than 32 years. He later was employed by Monarch Textiles for 13 years.
He was a member of the American Legion, Lakeville, Ind., and V.F.W. 748, Knox, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Charles (Jan) of South Bend; his daughter, Marjorie (Tim) Young of Portage, Mich.; grandchildren, Travis (Kim) of Kalamazoo, Mich., Trista Young of Portage, Mich., Ryan and Kelly Humes of South Bend; sisters, Florence (George) Nitcher of Knox, Darlene Combs of Knox and Bonnie (Bob) Chambers of North Judson, Ind.; an aunt, Cora Palm of Knox; an uncle, Matt (Viola) Palm of Culver, Ind.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucile and Ralph Tice of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Margaret Johnston of Indianapolis, Ind.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who have been so supportive and helpful during his illness - a very special physician and his staff - and the many caring Hospice "angels" who touched his life and his family. God bless all of you.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, 3718 Michigan Street, South Bend.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and from one hour prior to services on Saturday. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery.
Please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Marshall and St. Joseph
Counties. Age 69 Years 7 Months 12 Days
SOUTH BEND - Gerald R. Humes , 69, of Byron Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 5, in the St. Joseph County Hospice House. He had been in the Hospice House since Feb. 16.
He was born on July 24, 1928, in Culver, Ind., and married Ione Johnston on Aug. 28, 1949, in Knox, Ind. She survives. They lived in the South Bend area for over 40 years.
Mr. Humes retired from F. W. Means in 1983 after more than 32 years. He later was employed by Monarch Textiles for 13 years.
He was a member of the American Legion, Lakeville, Ind., and V.F.W. 748, Knox, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Charles (Jan) of South Bend; his daughter, Marjorie (Tim) Young of Portage, Mich.; grandchildren, Travis (Kim) of Kalamazoo, Mich., Trista Young of Portage, Mich., Ryan and Kelly Humes of South Bend; sisters, Florence (George) Nitcher of Knox, Darlene Combs of Knox and Bonnie (Bob) Chambers of North Judson, Ind.; an aunt, Cora Palm of Knox; an uncle, Matt (Viola) Palm of Culver, Ind.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucile and Ralph Tice of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Margaret Johnston of Indianapolis, Ind.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who have been so supportive and helpful during his illness - a very special physician and his staff - and the many caring Hospice "angels" who touched his life and his family. God bless all of you.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, 3718 Michigan Street, South Bend.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and from one hour prior to services on Saturday. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery.
Please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Marshall and St. Joseph
Counties. Age 69 Years 7 Months 12 Days
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