Adams 1978 Patricia S Hammer

May 5, 1959 - Sept. 3, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Patricia Suzanne (Patty Sue) Hammer, age 57, residing in South Bend, passed away at 5:15 pm on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016. Born on May 5, 1959 in South Bend, Patty Sue was the daughter of James E. (Jim) and Patsy Ann Hammer. She was a 1978 graduate of John Adams High School and a lifelong resident of South Bend. Over the years she was employed in retail at both Sears and JC Penney; she also worked many years at St. Joseph County Treasurer's Office.

Patty Sue is survived by her mother, Patsy, her sisters, Colette (Jim) Russell and Cheryl (Terry) Stahl, both of Mishawaka, and brothers, F. James (Michelle) Hammer of Granger, Mark (Marilyn) Hammer of Osceola, Bryan (Marybel) Hammer of Angeles City, Philippines, Robert (Lisa) Hammer of South Bend, and Michael (Alison) Hammer of Mishawaka.

She is also survived by a large, loving extended family, including her nieces and nephews: Joseph (Mee) Russell of Mishawaka, Matt (Erin) Russell of Bloomington, Carreen (Cedric) Brown of Wisconsin, Christopher (Heather) Hammer of North Carolina, Aimee (Ben) Smith of Granger, Nick Hammer of Indianapolis, Brooke (Tyler) Bewley of Nappanee, Adam Hammer of Dubuque, IA, Sarah (Mark) Crume of Mishawaka, Kelsey Hammer of Osceola, Bryan, Britney, Christian, Gretchen and little Jimmie of Philippines, Sara Hammer of Indianapolis, Robbie Hammer of Kansas City, Adam (Kirstin) Stahl of Bloomington, Brandon (Jacque) Stahl of Mishawaka, Molly (Mike) Lizzi of South Bend, Michael, Nate and Grace Hammerof Mishawaka; and several great-nieces and nephews, Joseph, Ireland, Tatum, Daphne, Griffin, Asher, Lila, Max, Gavin, Carson, Oliver, Reese, Cayden, Keegan, Brayden, Andrew, Quinn and four little special ones in the months to come.

Patty Sue is loved by countless friends and family. She had a special relationship with her aunts, Shirley Hammer, Mary Jane Hammer and Joan Hammer (Godmother). She had a special bond with family friends, Al and Susan Henry of Trenton, NJ enjoying their weekly conversations discussing Notre Dame, current news and politics.

Although Patty Sue never married or had children, she was a special “Aunt Patty Sue” to her nieces and nephews, whom she loved as if they were her own. Patty Sue has always had a love for children, and as a teen she babysat for several neighbors, friends and family. Those relationships continued to grow throughout the years. She loved Notre Dame, her dancing years at Arthur Murray Studios, politics, law enforcement families and Christmas. She spent countless hours shopping and wrapping gifts for the entire family and special friends. Patty Sue had an outgoing personality, never afraid to speak her own mind. She was always generous and kind and could be counted on to help anyone in need. She will be dearly missed.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46545, with Fr Jacob Meyer officiating on Wednesday, September 21st, 9 am visitation and 10 am Mass. Burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, IN. Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

THE BROKEN CHAIN

We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home, you left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, The Chain will link again.

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