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Jean (Bitunjac) Fuehrmeyer

August 19, 1951 — November 25, 2023

South Bend

Jean Fuehrmeyer of South Bend crossed over on November 25, 2023, after a long journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Preceding her in death were her parents, Elizabeth (McHale) Bitunjac and John G. Bitunjac, as well as her in-laws, Lorene (Emig) Fuehrmeyer and James L. Fuehrmeyer Sr.

She leaves behind her husband of over 50 years, Jim; daughters, Erika Fuehrmeyer Myette and Katie (James Webb) Fuehrmeyer; son-in-law, Michael-John Myette; brother, John (Nyla) Bitunjac; sister, Janice Bitunjac Kirschenbaum; grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, and Maggie Myette; many fond nieces and nephews; grandnieces; and grandnephews; as well as loving and supportive friends who were as family to her.

Jean’s last years were blessed by the consolation of her faith lived out in the care, compassion and support of Jim “the best husband ever”, her daughters, family, caregivers, and friends who never failed to let her know how much she was loved and that her life here mattered.

Jean would say she was grateful for her full life - a wonderful childhood, fulfilling career and community life, a strong marriage and fulfilling relationships with her daughters, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family - all anyone could ask for.  Jean would also say she is grateful for the many opportunities and experiences of her life as well as all those who welcomed, nurtured, and guided her.

Fully aware of her blessings amid the challenges of her disease, she was grateful to her family, friends, and care team who went the distance of her journey with her.  She was grateful for all their support, prayers, and countless acts of kindness and for the lessons learned and wisdom gained.

Visitation for Jean will be held at the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, Granger, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 3-7:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Notre Dame, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow and burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery located on the campus of Notre Dame in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Child Society of South Bend or the library at St. Adalbert Catholic School.

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Visitation

Thursday, November 30, 2023

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

McGann Hay, Granger Chapel

13260 Indiana 23, Granger, IN 46530

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, December 1, 2023

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Church of Our Lady of Loretto

Saint Mary S College, IN 46556

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