Amelia G KALAFAT

4 FEB 1915 - 20 SEP 2022

• BIRTH: 4 FEB 1915, Pullman, Cook County, IL
• DEATH: 20 SEP 2022, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 14 DEC 1940, Lake County, IN

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[N33186] Amelia G. Kalafat
February 4, 1915 - September 20, 2022

Amelia G. Morris, (nee Kalafat) 107, of Walkerton, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.She was born on February 4, 1915 in Pullman, IL, to the late George and Mary Kalafat. On February 16, 1937, she married Theodore S. Morris, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2000. Amelia was also preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Marie Bennett. She is survived by one daughter, Eleanor (Randall) Lee of Mishawaka, IN; three grandchildren, Alicia (Joe) Kominowski, Randall Lee and Stacy (Joe) Pecsi; seven great-grandchildren, Zoey, Quinn, Max and Ezra Kominowski, Joseph and Gabrielle and Emily Pecsi. YiaYia, as she was known to her grandchildren, saw the importance of passing the traditions of her Greek heritage on to her family. She was a pillar of strength and love. She had passion for cooking and baking and being surrounded by those she loved. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Miller’s Merry Manor in Walkerton for their care and attention. The Center for Hospice for their compassion, care and support. Private family services and burial have been held.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church or The Center for Hospice Care in Amelia’s honor. Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com

Posted online on September 22, 2022
Published in South Bend Tribune