With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Trudie Hovarter (Lapaz, Indiana), born in South Bend, Indiana, who passed away on March 4, 2020 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elmer Shanafelt and Ernestine Shanafelt; her adoptive parents, Ralph Anderson and Alberta Anderson; and her son Todd Hovarter.

She is survived by : her children, Tabitha Yakel (Rick) of Portage, IN, Tammy Williams (Noel) of LaPaz and Jeff Hovarter (Tracy) of Battle Creek, MI; her daughter-in-law Pam Hovarter of Knox; her grandchildren, Ryan Hovarter (Jill), Jeremy Williams, Sara Lechlitner (Brad), Nick Young, Ashley Geyer (Adam), Emma Hovarter and Ben Hovarter; her great grandchildren, Brianna, Housten, Adam, Riley and Jack; and her siblings, Barbara Cole of Tyner, Paula Johns of Arizona, Peggy Mervine of Niles and Bob Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO..

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Trudie G. Hovarter may be donated to the Calvary Lutheran Church, 1314 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 or to River Bend Cancer Services, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes

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March 7, 2020

Gail Garda wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest and sincere sympathy to Trudie's family and friends. As a member of TFA, Trudie was one of my two favorite "cousins" (Barb the other). I enjoyed spending time with Trudie at our annual reunions. Not too long ago, I referred to her as the "energizer bunny" whenever her health was failing she rallied so many times over the years. We were all blessed to have her in our lives. She has fought a long battle and is now at peace, breathing freely in Heaven. God Bless! (Gail Garda)”