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Brenda Kmitta Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Brenda F. Kmitta, 49, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 3:22 p.m. in the Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. Brenda was born December 21, 1960, in Elkhart, IN, and had resided in the South Bend area her lifetime. On August 21, 2001, as Brenda Schuster, she married James E. Kmitta, who survives. She has one surviving daughter, Shannon (Dale) Boon of DeMotte, IN; and two surviving grandsons, Brian and Bradley Boon of DeMotte, whom she loved and cherished. Also surviving are her mother, Phyllis F. Call of South Bend, IN; and two sisters, Nancy C. (Raymond) Toth of Eaton, CO, and Gail (Robert) Kusmiez of North Liberty, IN; along with one brother, Bill C. (Robin) Schuster of Niles, MI. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford W. Schuster. Mrs. Kmitta had worked for South Bend Community Schools as a contract bus driver since 1991. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her grandsons. She also loved spending time with her friends, horseback riding, gardening, cross-stitching and garage sales. She was an avid animal lover too! Visitation hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/S.R. #23, South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers, make all memorial contributions to Pet Refuge Inc, 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. The HANLEY AND SONS "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Kmitta family.
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Sherry Montel
April 16, 2010
Brenda was a dear cousin. When she would come to the farm we would ride my donkey leroy. She was always up for any type of chalenge. She will be greatly missed. All of you are in my prayers. She is with Bob. OH boy heaven has two more great people.
R&C Borror
April 13, 2010
Brenda was a wonderful person who did alot of nice things for many people. She will be dearly missed.May she rest in peace.
Tammy Manns
April 10, 2010
I met Brenda last year on her bus route to Coquillard. I could tell she loved her job and the children. She always had a smile on her face regardless of how she felt. She will be missed.
April 9, 2010
Brenda & I have been good friends for a long time. I remember the fun we had riding our horses at Potato Creek & also along the old railroad along Madison Rd. Brenda was late for a morning ride with a group of us and she came over the hill riding as fast as she could to catch up. She could ride like the wind on Dakota! I have so many good memories and I'll miss her tremendously. Carolyn Talboom
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Thomas JOHNSON
April 9, 2010
I will truly miss you. You are one of the reasons that I am the the bus driver that i am now, you show me how to respect my coworker. You are truly a LADY I will continue to pray for your family as well as your friends. Save a spot for me. Thomas Johnson and Family bus256
Denise M. Domonkos
April 9, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Brenda. I remember meeting Brenda when she was about 10. Her grandpa seemed to have a special twinkle in his eye for her. Later she drove her bus for Our Lady of Hungary field trips where my boys went to school. I know Miss Farrell, a teacher from Our Lady, also thought the world of her. She rode horses with my sister Stacey. Brenda had such a love of life and was so grateful to her family. When I would run into her she spoke so proudly of her relationship with her daughter, her marriage to her husband Jim and his family, Bill and Robin's son Robert, and later how her sister Gail helped her so much with different procedures and her sister Nancy wrote her each week. Brenda had so much love for her friends, family and her animals. On Brenda's last entry to her Facebook she wrote about the sunshine, she will forever be in the sunlight as our newest guardian angel. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends who have to learn to live without her...just know you will see her again!
April 9, 2010
emories. I will miss her tremendously.Carol Talboom
E. Erby
April 8, 2010
True meaning to the saying "life is too short". I will miss passing Brenda in bus "54" on South Olive street. I will miss her smile as we waved at each other. I will think of her often and I will pray for her family, friends and loved ones. May your memories of Brenda bring you comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
Sue Sorms
April 8, 2010
What a joy it was to know Brenda! When I think of her I think of lazy afternoons in the pool and Brenda riding her bike there with her backpack full of snacks. I think of her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. I think of how her lip curled just a little when she said "s". She always had blues music playing and there was always a nice breeze blowing through the house. I think of the garage sale finds and always worrying about repairs to the bus! We had a lot of great times together and she will be missed dearly. My love and thoughts to all the family and those that loved her- especailly James.
Sue Storms
Bethel Nowacki
April 7, 2010
Knowing you and calling you my friend has been a gift from God. I will miss you.
April 7, 2010
My thoughts & prayers to all of Brenda's family.
Dee Ullmer
April 7, 2010
I always enjoyed our short chats. Will miss your smile.
Our sympathy goes to all Brenda's Family.
Dave, Sandy, and Linda
maria schell
April 7, 2010
my thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda's family ,she was a sweetheart.... Maria Schell
April 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family members of Brenda. From the Martin family Larry, LouAnn Jeff Phillip and Mary
Shannon Boon
April 7, 2010
I will remember and love you always. Until we meet again, Shannon
bill schuster
April 7, 2010
You will be missed by all until we are all joined again...
loving you always, Bill
Candy Larrew
April 7, 2010
I will always remember Brenda on her horse riding down Poppy RD with a big smile. She will be missed in many ways.
With Love Your Neighbor Candy.
Robert Sherk
April 7, 2010
Jim Kmitta and family; Our prayers go
out for you. This was a surpise to us.
Allen Sherk'S Father,
Bob Sherk
April 7, 2010
One summer Brenda and I drove Girl Scouts up to New Buffalo and after dropping them off we'd take her bus to the beach. We play in the water like a couple of kids and we had so much fun. Brenda was a wonderful person and I'll miss her deeply. Love you Brenda, Lonnie
April 7, 2010
You will be sorely missed my dear, rest in peace
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