Submitted by: Dan Rich

Elsie R. Honold

March 31, 1911 - Dec. 12, 2007

South Bend Tribune 12/13/2007
MISHAWAKA - Elsie R. Honold, 96, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday morning, December 12, 2007, in St. Paul's Retirement Community, South Bend. Elsie was born March 31, 1911, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Felix and Philomena (Byle) Boudonck. She grew up in Mishawaka and was Salutatorian of the 1928 Class at Mishawaka High School.

On June 14, 1932, Elsie married Edward C. Honold Jr. and the couple made Mishawaka their home. Elsie was employed as a secretary at Ball Band for over 45 years. She was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church. Elsie was an avid golfer, playing in leagues at Eberhart Golf Course. She also enjoyed playing cards and bowling in leagues. Elsie's surviving family includes her daughter, Marilyn (John) Hanson of Solon, Ohio and Naples, Florida; three grandchildren, Linda (Richard) Hunt, Leslie (Kurt) Boveington and Laurie Hanson; and four great grandchildren, Matthew Muir, Caroline Muir, Brent Boveington and Elise Boveington. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Ed, in 1958; her son, Richard Honold, in 1983; a sister, Alice DeVreese; and two brothers, Raymond and Emiel Boudonck.

Friends may spend time with Elsie's family Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. Third Street, Mishawaka, where a prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. Seventh Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Contributions in Elsie's memory may be given to St. Bavo Church. Assistance with memorials will be available at the funeral home.