Submitted by: Dan Rich

Clara B. Brockus

March 7, 1913 - April 20, 2005

South Bend Tribune 4/23/2005

Clara B. Brockus, 92, of West Catalpa Dr. in Mishawaka, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 20th, in St. Paul's Health Care. She was born in South Bend on March 7, 1913, to Charles and Myrtle (Keene) Buck.

Clara married Earl Brockus on Sept. 1, 1939, in South Bend. Earl preceded her in death on June 27, 1998. She was also preceded by her parents, two sisters, Edna Anderson, Lucille Roberts, four brothers, Floyd Buck, Cecil Buck, Gordon Buck and Russell (Red) Buck. Clara is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brockus had formerly worked at the South Bend Bait Company and for Century Soft Water. She was a member of South Bend Turners for many years and Albright United Methodist Church. Clara was very social, always on the go. She loved to golf and go bowling. She had a good sense of humor and loved to tell jokes.

Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 25th, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St. Mishawaka. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Warren Kirkwood officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Albright United Methodist Church or to Hospice of St. Joseph County.