Sept. 25, 1927 -- May 20, 2003

Amaryllis "Amy" Yendes, 75, of Holiday Drive in South Bend, Ind., passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Amy was born on Sept. 25, 1927, to Leo and Ruth Futterknecht. In 1948 she married Walter Yendes, who preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard, and by her parents.

Survivors left to cherish her memory and mourn her passing are her son, Kevin Yendes; her daughter, Linda Ryker; and two grandchildren, Shannon and Ryan Ryker.

Amy graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1945. She was a member of the M.H.S. Alumni Association and was also a member of the Eastern Star. She was very productive as office manager with O'Hara Lincoln Mercury Saab, from which she retired in 1989. She was honest, respectful and trustworthy. Amy was a warm, cheerful person with a caring and giving heart. Her friends found her to be a fun person, with joy in her pretty smile and face. She made people happy! She enjoyed travel, theater, museums, listening to Big Band music and, at one time, dancing. She also enjoyed her flower garden and yard work. Amy was a superb cook and would share her dishes with friends. Her grandchildren were the sunshine of her life. Her son Kevin was always there to help his mother preparing meals, etc., when Amy was not able. She was a magnificent daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, and she dearly loved her family and was loved by all who knew her. Amy will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, May 23, in the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Ind.

Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Amaryllis "Amy" Yendes to the American Cancer Society.