Submitted by: Dan Rich

Elizabeth E. Abbott

July 24, 1914 - Feb. 25, 2001

South Bend Tribune 2/27/2001

Elizabeth E. Abbott, 86, of Fulmer Road, Mishawaka, Ind., died on Sunday, Feb. 25, in her residence. Elizabeth was born in Gary, Ind., on July 24, 1914, and had lived in this area most of her life.

She married Harry F. Abbott in Burington, Ind., on Nov. 23, 1939. He died on Aug. 25, 1973. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia (Martin) Elek; three sisters, Anna Lochmondy, Mary Resnick and Julia Lee; a brother, Stephen Elek; and by a daughter. Mrs. Abbott is survived by her daughter, Marsha Wroblewski of El Cajon, Calif.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two nephews, Charles Lee and Stephen Elek Jr.; and by several other nieces and nephews. She was formerly employed at Wyman's as a model and sales clerk, belonged to St. Matthew's Golf League for twenty-five years and the Elk's bowling league, and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., with Fr. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to a Catholic church of the donor's choice.