Submitted by: Dan Rich

Phyllis Y. Thielka

Sept. 11, 1932 - Aug. 12, 1996

South Bend Tribune 8/17/1996

Phyllis Y. Thielka, 63, of Hamilton Street, Granger, Ind., passed away at 8:45 p.m. Monday, in her residence, after an illness. Mrs. Thielka was born in South Bend on Sept. 11, 1932 and has been a lifetime area resident.

On June 21, 1951, in South Bend, as Phyllis Y. Strunk, she married Richard J. Thielka Sr., who passed away on Oct. 9, 1977. Surviving are three daughters, Teri L. Miller of Nappanee, Gayle A. Schweisberger of Granger, and Lori E. Thielka of Mishawaka, Ind.; four sons, Richard J. Thielka, Jr. of South Bend, Randel A. Thielka of Elkhart, Ind., Kent E. Thielka of Mishawaka and Christopher of South Bend; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Betty Hughes of Dickenson, Texas, Jeanine Weidner of Granger and Geraldine Bonine of Bristol, Ind. A son, Kenneth P. Thielka preceded her in death in 1955, and her brother, Richard Darr also preceded her in death.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Prince of Peace Church of The Brethren in South Bend. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., today, at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger.

Mrs. Thielka was a member of the Prince of Peace Church of The Brethren, and she was active in the Womens Fellowship of the Church. She was also active in the Girl Scouts of America and volunteered at the Homeless Shelter. She was formerly employed at Holy Cross Shared Services of South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to St. Joseph County Hospice.