On April 27, 1939, at the Log Cabin on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, Evelyn was united in marriage to Louis J. Tatay. They enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage until his passing on March 10, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy A. Nagy on February 8, 1993, her son-in-law Don Nagy, as well as all of her siblings, Angela Sobczyk, Gene Guljas, Mary Setlak, Helen Hawblitzel, Matilda “Tillie” Budney, Irene Lichatowich, Rosalie “Rosie” Kaczmarczyk, Gertrude Picking, Edward, Clem and Alex Penkala, and John Bobinski.
Evelyn was a longtime member of the former St. Stephen’s Catholic Church until it’s closing. She was an avid Notre Dame fan and was probably one of the longest season ticket holders. She loved her family and passed on her passion for the University of Notre Dame to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Evelyn and Louie loved spending time with their friends playing euchre and bowling. They looked forward to their yearly trips to Las Vegas.
She is survived by her son, Rudolph J. Tatay of Plainfield, IN; five grandchildren, Beth Groninger, Brian (Michele) Tatay, Jennifer (Earl) Bang, Michael Nagy, and Sarah (Casey) Smith, six great-grandchildren, Garrett, Devin, Ty, Alexa, Zachary, and Chelsea, along with more than 50 nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend.
Contributions in memory of Evelyn A. Tatay may be offered to Grace Hospice, 5838 W. Brick Road, South Bend, IN 46628 or Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, University of Notre Dame Campus, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
On April 27, 1939, at the Log Cabin on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, Evelyn was united in marriage to Louis J. Tatay. They enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage until his passing on March 10, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy A. Nagy on February 8, 1993, her son-in-law Don Nagy, as well as all of her siblings, Angela Sobczyk, Gene Guljas, Mary Setlak, Helen Hawblitzel, Matilda “Tillie” Budney, Irene Lichatowich, Rosalie “Rosie” Kaczmarczyk, Gertrude Picking, Edward, Clem and Alex Penkala, and John Bobinski.
Evelyn was a longtime member of the former St. Stephen’s Catholic Church until it’s closing. She was an avid Notre Dame fan and was probably one of the longest season ticket holders. She loved her family and passed on her passion for the University of Notre Dame to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Evelyn and Louie loved spending time with their friends playing euchre and bowling. They looked forward to their yearly trips to Las Vegas.
She is survived by her son, Rudolph J. Tatay of Plainfield, IN; five grandchildren, Beth Groninger, Brian (Michele) Tatay, Jennifer (Earl) Bang, Michael Nagy, and Sarah (Casey) Smith, six great-grandchildren, Garrett, Devin, Ty, Alexa, Zachary, and Chelsea, along with more than 50 nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend.
Contributions in memory of Evelyn A. Tatay may be offered to Grace Hospice, 5838 W. Brick Road, South Bend, IN 46628 or Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, University of Notre Dame Campus, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
Family Members
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Angela M. Penkala Sobczyk
1909–1983
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Mary Penkala Setlak
1911–1987
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Helen E. Penkala Hawblitzel
1912–1972
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Matilda V. Penkala Budney
1914–1999
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Genevieve A. Penkala Guljas
1915–2000
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Edward F. Penkala
1918–1988
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Clem J. Penkala
1918–1989
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Irene Penkala Lichatowich
1922–2005
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PFC Alex Mike Penkala Jr
1924–1945
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Rose L. Penkala Kaczmarczyk
1926–2015
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Gertrude E. "Betty" Penkela Picking
1927–2001
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