MARILYN (LOY) CLAUSER

Nov. 1, 1933 - Aug. 7, 2007
SOUTH BEND - Our beloved, Marilyn Elizabeth Clauser, 73, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday evening, August 7, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, IL, on November 1, 1933, to Alice A. (Bragg) and Amon L. Loy Sr.

The family moved to South Bend where Marilyn later graduated from Central High School. She attended St. Mary's College.

On January 17, 1953, Marilyn married Richard M. Clauser at Central Evangelical United Brethren Church, South Bend.

Marilyn was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family with great devotion. She was known for her gracious heart and supportive attitude. She loved to read and work crossword puzzles. Her sharp wit and quick answers made her an ace at the TV game shows she enjoyed watching. Marilyn loved to go out to eat and to travel. She and Richard made many trips to Florida and Myrtle Beach. They had traveled out West, to Mexico, and also to Rome. Most recently they visited their granddaughter in New Orleans.

Marilyn invested 22 years in her career at First Source Bank where she received many awards and excelled to the position of asst. branch manager of the Portage Branch.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Joyce Ann (David) Szucs of South Bend and Sandra (Ken) Culp of Spencer, IN; and son, Jeffrey (Kris) Clauser of Leo, IN. She was blessed with four wonderful grandchildren, Christine Bednarek of South Bend, Jennifer Mioc of Redlands, CA, and Katie and Matthew Clauser of Leo, IN. Marilyn is also survived by a sister, Barbara (Michael) Butler of South Bend; and three brothers, Robert (Nancy) Loy of Granger, Martin (Jill) Loy of Coatesville, IN, and Amon (Susan) Loy of South Bend.

Marilyn and Richard cherished 54 years of marriage together. Her passing has left a deep void in all our lives. She will be missed. We love you Mom.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., South Bend. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 11, in the funeral home, with Rev. David Schrader of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Private family burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, IN 46614. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at welshfh@yahoo.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 10, 2007.

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