Stephen Michael Yuhasz

Jul 5, 1944 - Mar 23, 2015

Stephen Michael Yuhasz, 70, of La Porte passed away unexpectedly at 7:43 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015, at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. On July 5, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, he was born to Zolton and Mary (Bujtas) Yuhasz.

Stephen retired in 1999 as vice president of First of America Bank in La Porte. He was a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, La Porte, and attended Sacred Heart Church, La Porte.

Stephen was an active member of the La Porte community, belonging to the La Porte Chamber of Commerce and La Porte Kiwanis Club, the American Red Cross, the United Way of Greater La Porte, La Porte County Personnel Association, the Michiana Antique Auto Club Inc. and the Knights of Columbus.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren, whether it be attending sporting events or calling them. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his dog Max and had a great love for antique cars, which he collected over the years.

On June 5, 1965, in South Bend, he married Mary Martha Yuhasz, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2012.

Also preceding him in death were his parents and one sister Mary Jones.

Surviving are his three children Kathy (Garry) Lenard, Elaine (Jeff) James and Stephen (Natasha) Yuhasz, all of La Porte; one sister Helen (Robert) Prekosovich of South Bend; seven grandchildren Jordan, Connor, Jacob, Trevor, Emma, Joseph and Olivia; and his best friend and companion Marilyn Montgomery of Owensville, Missouri.

Stephen will be missed by his many friends in La Porte, Florida and Owensville.

Source: FindAGrave.com

03/28/2025 EJS