Submitted by: Dan Rich

Tillie A. Palatin

Sept. 22, 1931 - Jan. 27, 2008

South Bend Tribune 1/29/2008
NEW CARLISLE - Tillie A. Palatin, 76, passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2008, in Hamilton Communities. Tillie was born September 22, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Vincent and Veronica (Christowski) Salwin.

On October 2, 1954, Tillie married William V. Palatin, and he passed away on November 25, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Vince Salwin. Tillie worked for C.E. Lee Company for 16 years before retiring in 2000. She enjoyed reading in the winter, walking in the spring and summer, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in ST JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2008, in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association.