ELSIE R. (DANCH) HORVATH

Nov. 29, 1920 - Nov. 6, 2013
SOUTH BEND - Elsie R. Horvath, 92, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in her home. She was born on November 29, 1920, in South Bend, IN, to the late Michael and Theresa (Nagy) Danch, and remained a lifelong resident.

She graduated from Washington High School and was united in marriage on November 29, 1944, to Joseph L. Horvath, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1970.

Elsie Horvath is survived by her daughter, Elsie Ann Nemeth of South Bend, IN; son, Joseph L. (Lois) Horvath of Osceola, IN; two grandchildren, Andy (Elizabeth) Nemeth of Granger, IN, and Carey (Missy) Nemeth of London, England; six great-grandchildren, Allyson Nemeth, Nicole Nemeth, Jack Nemeth, Luke Nemeth, Lily Nemeth and Jasper Nemeth; and sister, Evelyn Szucs of South Bend, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Dr. Andy Nemeth, and three brothers, Elmer, Michael and Alfred Danch.

Elsie Horvath was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She generously helped others throughout her life in a gentle and kind way and, thus, led by example. Elsie's steadfast faith allowed her to trust in herself and never give up. Her courage and resiliency to deal with daily challenges surpassed comprehension. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami Street, South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN, where a Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Contributions in memory of Elsie R. Horvath may be offered to PAWS With A Cause, 4646 South Division, Wayland, MI 49348. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 10, 2013.

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