Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Dorsa M. Hays

Nov. 17, 1913 - Feb. 7, 2002

 

South Bend Tribune 2/9/2002

Dorsa M. Hays, 88, of Mulberry Road, and formerly of Sherman Avenue, South Bend, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at 5:10 a.m. in Memorial Hospital. She was born November 17, 1913, in Neoga, Illinois to Alvin C. and Alma (Highland) Gordon.

 

She married Glenn M. Hays, September 2, 1933, in Indinapolis, Ind., he preceded her in death July 27, 1989. Surviving is a daughter, Vickie (Mort) Humphreys of Wilsonville, AL; five grandchildren including Stacey (Bill) Wilson with who she made her home.; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dean (Jeri) Gordon of Fort Worth, Texas. Preceding in death is a daughter, Shirley Hamann; a son, Duane M. Hays; her parents; two infant sisters and a brother, Howard Gordon. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #1058, D.A.R. (Daughters of American Revolution), Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge. She was co-owner of Glenn's Oil Service.

 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9, 2002, in the McGann Funeral Home, University Area Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend. Rev. Charles Ternet officiating. Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and may call one hour before services today. Burial will be in the Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Ill., on Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Memorials may be given to Camp Millhouse, 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, IN 46614.