Alzada Lucille (Gollnick) Rice

Alzada Lucille Rice, 100, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Monday March 2, 2020 at Sanctuary of Holy Cross.  Alzada was born on April 11, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry and Ruth (Rensberger) Gollnick, and has lived in the South Bend area since 2004, coming from Ormond Beach, Florida.

Alzada worked as an accountant prior to retiring.  She loved to travel, and has even been to Europe. She loved playing various games, especially cards.  Alzada truly loved her time living in Florida.  She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

On December 31, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was united in marriage to Robert Rice, who has preceded her in death in 2003. Alzada is survived by her sister, LaFerne Lord Miller and her nieces and nephews, Yolanda (Peter) Blouin, Donald (Marilyn) Lord III, Patricia (Mark) Brochin and Richard (Rose) Lord.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Paul Gollnick.

Private Graveside Services for Alzada will be held at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Indiana.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, or the Resurrection Lutheran Academy, 6840 Nimtz Pkwy, South Bend, IN 46628. Palmer Funeral Home – River Park Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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