BETTY DOYLE, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born in South Bend, Ind., on June 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Horvath. She was a graduate of Central High School in South Bend and attended University of St. Francis for one year, where she met her future husband, Jack.

She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Together Jack and Betty raised six children. She was a caring wife and mother. Her true calling was caring for others, including her husband, mother and son.

She is survived by her children, Kevin Doyle, Matt (Colleen) Doyle, Peggy (Rod) Bryant, Kathy (Pat) Merkler, and Margie (Dave) Pelz; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bobby Horvath. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Doyle; son, John Doyle; brother, Richard "Botchie" Horvath; daughter-in-law, Myra Sullivan; and her infant twin great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 2110 Pemberton, Fort Wayne (IN 46805), with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne (IN, 46805). Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, Heartland Hospice, or Lutheran Life Villages of Pine Valley. To leave online condolences, visit www.mccombandsons.com

04/15/2021 JFC