Stephen Michael Yuhasz, 70, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 7:43 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015, at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL.
He was born July 5, 1944, in South Bend, IN, to Zolton and Mary (Bujtas) Yuhasz.
Stephen retired in 1999 as vice president of First of America Bank in LaPorte. He was a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte, and attended Sacred Heart Church, LaPorte. Stephen was an active member of the LaPorte community, belonging to the LaPorte Chamber of Commerce, LaPorte Kiwanis Club, American Red Cross, United Way of Greater LaPorte, LaPorte County Personnel Association, Michiana Antique Auto Club, and Knights of Columbus. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, whether it be attending sporting events or calling them. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his dog, Max, and had a great love for antique cars, which he collected over the years.
On June 5, 1965, in South Bend, he married Mary Martha Yuhasz, who preceded him in death April 9, 2012.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Mary Jones.
Surviving are his three children, Kathy (Garry) Lenard, Elaine (Jeff) James and Stephen (Natasha) Yuhasz, all of LaPorte; one sister, Helen (Robert) Prekosovich of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Jordan, Connor, Jacob, Trevor, Emma, Joseph, and Olivia; and his best friend and companion, Marilyn Montgomery of Owensville, MO.
Stephen will also be missed by his many friends in LaPorte, Florida and Owensville, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. CST Monday, March 30, at Sacred Heart Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Sunday, March 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. CST, and at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. CST until the service. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 130 Bach St., LaPorte, IN 46350; or American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674-0001.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.