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Loretta DeWitte Obituary
Dec. 17, 1924 - Oct. 12, 2020
SOUTH BEND, IN -
Loretta R. DeWitte passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend.
Loretta was born on December 17, 1924 in Mishawaka, to the late Peter C. Dooms and Theresa B. Szmankowski. On June 1, 1946 Loretta married Emiel DeWitte; he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by three children, Theresa A. Matthys in 2020, Christine in 1949, and Matthew in 1951; and brothers, Bernard and Gerald Dooms.
Left to cherish the memory of Loretta are her children, Mark (Louise) DeWitte of South Bend, Mary (William) Land of Kissimmee, FL, and Michelle DeWitte of South Bend; son-in-law, Randy Matthys; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Andrea, Douglas, Lauren, Erik, Matthew, Brian, and Kevin; seven great-granddaughters, Margaret, Heleana, Lily, Charlie, Grace, Marian, and Mia; and six great-grandsons, Nicholas, Liam, Jack, Noah, Elijah, and Henry.
Loretta graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1943. She worked for the City Clerk's Office and ITT Building Services. She cherished family gatherings, especially time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loretta enjoyed bingo, bridge, crocheting, playing games, such as Euchre and “99” and baking apple pie, sugar cookies, and caramel corn. She treated people with kindness, warmth, and gifts of her homemade creations. She enjoyed summer vacations at Gravel Lake and her time spent in Florida. Loretta was a Cubs and IU basketball fan. She was a member of the Ladies Rosary & Alter Society at Holy Family Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, October 17, 2020 with a two-hour visitation prior to the Mass in the Msgr. Galic Room. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 56405 Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN 46619. St. Joseph Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Condolences for the family can be made at www.sjfh.net.
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Sister Patricia Riley, CSC
October 10, 2021
Loretta, such a kind, thoughtful person! I was so very happy to get to know Loretta while visiting Holy Cross Retirement Center. My prayers for her family. May Loretta rest in the peace of God.
Sister Patricia Riley, CSC
(these visits were before Covid!)
Sue (Szlanfucht) Demeter
October 23, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. DeWittes passing. Obviously I’ve missed the visitation, but please know I’ll keep her in my daily prayers. She was a very kind woman.
Elizabeth Schoff
October 19, 2020
It was a pleasure to work with Loretta. She will be greatly missed by her Holy Cross family. Condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Sr. Patricia Riley, CSC
October 16, 2020
To the Family of Loretta,
It was always a blessing for me to visit Loretta at Holy Cross Sanctuary.
She loved her family.....and would share wonderful stories about you!
Know that my prayer is with each of you.
God's grace be with you! Sr. Patricia Riley, CSC
(she loved those puzzle books!)
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