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Daniel VanHuss Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Daniel F. VanHuss, 82, of South Bend, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born January 18, 1929, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Brady and Katheryn (Fredricks) Van Huss. On April 9, 1950, he married Lillian Ahlers. Dan worked as a mechanic and retired from Twin City Brakes & Alignment. He enjoyed his 'Breakfast Club' gang and the fellowship & camaraderie they shared. The family also wishes to express their sincere & heartfelt thanks to the kind & caring staff at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and for the care & compassion that Dan and his family received while there. Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lillian VanHuss; his son, James VanHuss of Mishawaka; daughter, Peggy Dixon of South Bend; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel F. VanHuss, Jr. in 1982. Funeral services 11:00 Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, with calling from 9-11 AM. Calling also on Wednesday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mrs. Lillian VanHuss. To sign the guestbook or to offer condolences, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy Dixon
August 17, 2011
Sweet Dreams Mr. Vanhuss!
Dan & Jackie Plummer
August 16, 2011
Aunt Lil,Jimmy & Peg, our hearts go out to you and will be here if you need us.I will miss talking to uncle Dan.Stay strong! Dan & Jackie Plummer
August 16, 2011
Lil, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed it when you and Dan came into the Consignment Store and later the beauty shop.
Norma West
Sierra Wagner
August 16, 2011
I just learned of Dan's passing today. I was so sorry to hear that. I have known Dan and Lil for many years. A wonderful couple. He will be so very missed. My condolences to Lil, their children and family.
August 16, 2011
I feel so blessed to have known Daniel
and his beautiful wife Lillian and I am proud to have been their nurse for over 11 years. Love you, Cyndee
donald Brown
August 16, 2011
My prayers are for the Van Huss family at this time. I went to Lincoln School with Danny and knew Jimmy from our pool shootin' days At Marky's Kazmerack's bar. Stay Strong Jimmy. You're good people.
Sheri Splawski Wardlow
August 16, 2011
Aunt Lil and family,
Uncle Danny will be greatly missed...You are all in our thoughts and prayers...
Love,
Sheri,Phil, Christopher and Samantha...
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