Evelyne Mary (Zmudzinski) Cyrier

Evelyne Mary Cyrier, 91, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Golden Living Center Nursing Home in Mishawaka. Evelyne was born May 26, 1924 in South Bend to the late George and Mary (Gorka) Zmudzinski. On June 23, 1945, in South Bend, Evelyne married Bernard Cyrier, he preceded her in death on March 8, 1983. Evelyne is also preceded in death by four sisters; and three brothers.

Survivors of Evelyne include her children, Jacqueline (Tom) Hoover of Mishawaka, and Gerald (Cyndi) Cyrier of Mishawaka; grandsons, Jason G. Cyrier, Joel B. (Sarah) Cyrier, and Patrick R. (Mary) Cyrier; great grandchildren, Jordan, Alexis, Cameron, Sophia and Parker.

Evelyne retired from Sears after more than 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the St. John’s Altar Rosary Society. Since moving to Mishawaka, Evelyne was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Through out the years, she participated in many church activities. Evelyne was a member of the St. Hedwig Golden Clusters and Hoosier Grandmothers Club. She enjoyed making Rosarys, baking, gardening, and watching Notre Dame. Evelyne loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and hosting family dinners.

Visitation for Evelyne will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Rosary to be prayed AT 4:30pm. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30am to 10:30am on Thursday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am Thursday, October 22, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

04/15/2024 EJS