Betty Zelma Fisher Farekas

Betty Zelma Fisher Farekas, 98, of South Bend, IN passed away at North Ridge Village Healthcare Facility in Albion, Indiana on August 9, 2020.

Betty was born March 27, 19, 1922 in Avilla, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Wolcottville High School, Wolcottville, Indiana, where she was a cheerleader and a violin player, and from South Bend College of Commerce.

On June 28, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana, she married Stephen E. Farekas who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Jo Ann Farekas, three brothers and a sister.

She worked as an assistant at South Bend Lathe, at G.L.Perry’s , and as a secretary with Commonwealth Insurance Company.  She and her husband traveled the entire world, attended plays and shows, and were the Steve & Betty two-some in their dance group.  She was an active member of Community Congregational Church and the Turners Auxiliary.  Her favorite pastimes were IU basketball, Notre Dame football, watching the Chicago Cubs and riding the lawn mower. 

Betty is survived by a daughter, Beth Grogg; a grandson, Stephen Grogg; three great-grandchildren, Lola, Ben and Charlotte; three nieces, Kathy (Pat) Fogarty Zole, Patty (Dan) Fogarty Heatherson, Marilyn Fisher Whetzel; and a nephew, Richard (Sharon) Fogarty.

Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, IN, with Pastor Garry Fisher officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Community Congregational Church, 19671 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN  46637.  

Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, IN is handling arrangements.  To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

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