Florence M. (Frepan) Ullery

Florence Marie (Frepan) Ullery, age 97, born March 8, 1919 to Oscar and Cora Frepan passed away on September 29.  206.

Florence was a lifelong resident of South Bend. She graduated from South Bend Central in 1936 and married her high school sweetheart Harold Claude in 1944 at Zion Evangelical Church in South Bend. Before Harold's passing, they were active members of First Presbyterian Church in South Bend for many years. Florence and Harold had four children: Donald (Lucinda) of South Bend; Kathleen (Terry) Bliler Cates of Granger, Indiana; Marcia (John) Arthur of Huron, Ohio; and Martha (Raymond) Caston of South Bend.

In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son-in-law, James E. Bliler; and grandson-in-law Randy S. Moore.

Florence enjoyed her seven grandchildren: Jeff (Sarah) Bliler; Amy Moore; Edward ( Jeana) Bliler; Kristin (Wesley) Miller, Angela (Shane) Bartmess; John (Jennifer) Arthur and Nicholas (Morgan) Caston; 19 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp during WWII. After her marriage to Harold, Florence worked along-side him at the family business, Schrader's Furniture Store.

After the passing of Harold, Florence worked at United Health Services, retiring after 20 years of service at age 85. She enjoyed reading, working with her hands, sewing and knitting.

Florence was a woman of faith, strength, courage, a never-give-up attitude and with a heart of   gold. She felt she had lived a very blessed life and had expressed her feelings many times to her children and grandchildren as well.    She will be greatly missed by all who knew   her.

A celebration of Florence's life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Southfield Village Chapel, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend at 12:00 Noon.                                                             Rev. Donald Neeley and Chaplain Deb Hewitt will be officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service for family and friends.  A luncheon will be served at Southfield following the service. A private family graveside memorial will be held.

The family wishes to extend their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Southfield Village for the care and support given to Florence and to the residents for the very special friendship shared by all.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southfield Village Employees Assistance Fund, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana or a charity of your choice.

Palmer Funeral Home will be assisting with arrangements.  On line condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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