Submitted by: Dan Rich

Alta Theresa Kuhn

Aug. 26, 1905 - March 22, 2007

South Bend Tribune 3-25-2007
MISHAWAKA - Alta "Tiny" Kuhn, 101, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 22, 2007, in Countryside Place of Mishawaka. Tiny was born August 26, 1905, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Haines) Cook. While riding the Mishawaka Trolley Car she met her future husband, Otto Kuhn.

On May 9, 1926, the couple were married and made Mishawaka their home. Tiny was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, reading, card games, and playing the organ and piano. She was a longtime member of St. Monica Catholic Church and belonged to their Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Wives and volunteered many hours with the auxiliary at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka. Over the years, Tiny and Otto enjoyed square dancing. Family was an important part of Tiny's life and the holidays were always a special family time. Tiny's surviving family includes her daughter, Helen M. Heiser of Punta Gorda, Florida; four grandchildren, Larry (Mary) Heiser of Florida, Jerry (Jane) Heiser of Valparaiso, Barb (Ken) Botka of Mishawaka and Sue (Tony) Escher of Mishawaka; 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Tiny was preceded in death by her husband Otto in 1989; her three brothers, Milton, Ervin and Leroy Cook; her sister, Marie White; and by her son-in-law, William Heiser.

Friends may spend time with Tiny's family today from 4 to 6 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. Third Street, Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be Monday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in the church, with Rev. Jeffery Largent officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorials may be made to St. Monica Church or to the charity of one's choice.