Kathlyn D. Bak

1917 - 2011

Kathlyn D. Bak obituary, 1917-2011, Kendallville, IN

BORN

1917

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals

6810 Old Trail Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Kathlyn Bak Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 17, 2011.

Kathlyn D. Bak, 93, of Kendallville, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. Mrs. Bak was born August 31, 1917 in Kendallville to the late Hyrom and Lura (Wentworth) Eminger. She retired in 1979 after 35 years at General Electric. Mrs. Bak was a member of Avalon Missionary Church. She was interested in and enjoyed genealogy and sewing, but most of all, she enjoyed to study the Bible. Surviving are her children, Lawrence W. (Pam) Bak of Auburn, Steven E. (Connie) Bak of Butler, and Shirley (Morris) Troyer of Middlebury; sister, Shirley Musselman of Kendallville; brother Robert (Doris) Eminger of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, Emily Butts, Geoff Evans, Randy Evans, Matthew Bak, Evan Troyer, Brian Troyer, Aaron Troyer, and Rachel Mitchell; and 8 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband, Edward Bak who passed away in 1992 and her brother, Gerald "Buck" (Maxine) Eminger. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 with visitation 1 hour prior. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be made to Avalon Missionary Church.

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April 20, 2011

Judy Daub

Lawrence and Pam,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that you took such good care of "Mom" She was fortunate to have you!

April 20, 2011

Lawrence, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just remember all the good times and keep faith in God. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike Magsamen I&M retired.

April 19, 2011

Helen & Jim Ball

Lawrence, Pam & family,
You are in our hearts & prayers. So sorry for your loss. Kate was such a special lady. We always enjoyed chatting with her when she lived with you guys. You all did such a wonderful job taking care of her in your home. A testimony of love:) May Jesus hold wonderful memories of her in your hearts & comfort you in your loss. Sincerely, Jim & Helen Ball

April 19, 2011

John Banet III

Dear Uncle Lawrence, Aunt Pam and Family, we are so sorry for yor loss and that we could not be there. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John, Marcy and Family

April 19, 2011

Sheri McComb

Shirley, Lawrence, and Steve, So sorry to hear about your mom. I have great memories of living across the street from you on Marcy Lane. Your family is in my prayers. Your mother was a very sweet woman.

April 18, 2011

Teresa Breaud

Uncle Lawrence, Aunt Pam and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May time ease your pain and happy memories with your mom make you smile always.
Love, Teresa, Shannon, Ryan and Zack

April 18, 2011

Laura Terlosky

Steve & Connie,

Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.

Walt & Laura Terlosky

April 18, 2011

Steve & Connie,

Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.

Walt & Laura Terlosky

April 18, 2011

Lawrence and Pam:

What I remember most about Kate is that when she was at our house for a Christmas get-together the last time, she was the only one who could get the blades out of our electric knife. The rest of us tried and tried, but she just pulled them right out. We think of her every time we use that knife and have to laugh because it is still tricky.

Love
Jack and Carole

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