ELIZABETH A. (EGYED) KRIEG

Aug. 5, 1909 - May 21, 2012 SOUTH BEND - Elizabeth "Betty" A. Krieg, 102, passed away at 4:10 am on Monday, March 21, 2012, in the Sanctuary of St. Paul's. Elizabeth was born in South Bend on August 5, 1909, to the late Frank and Rose (Elo) Egyed. Elizabeth was married for 20 years before she divorced, raised two children, Jack and Elizabeth Ann, while she toiled at many jobs.

Elizabeth grew up on the west side near St. Stephens's Parish, where she was a member for over 70 years. She attended German School at St. Mary's on Taylor Street. Elizabeth went to Central High School before starting her working career at Wilson Brothers Simplicity Pattern Company, Green's Dime Store and Radio Distributing.

She was always a hard worker. Elizabeth enjoyed bingo, loved to read, watch wrestling, roller derby, "The Young and the Restless," the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and loved visiting the casino. Elizabeth was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and was blessed with a wonderful family.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Jack Krieg and Liz Krieg; daughter-in-law, Shirley Krieg; her grandchildren, Felicia Kruk, Bruce Krieg and Brian Krieg; her great-grandchildren, Sarah Kline, Chelsea Kruk, Brent Krieg, Melissa Jones, Zach Krieg and Robert Krieg; her great-great-grandchildren, Adrian Ayala, Kai Jones, Avery Kline, Alexia Kline and Madeline Jones.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Egyed; and sisters, Rose, Agnes, Anna and Mary.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, May 25, 2012, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on May 23, 2012.

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