Patricia K Bittner-Cress, 79, of South Bend passed away on Sat, Aug 13, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1943 in Bunker Hill, IN to the late Clayson and Wilma (Mort) Kinzie. In 1964 she married Robert E Bittner, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1992. She would later marry Joseph John Cress. Patricia is also survived by four sons, Robert (Sharon) Bittner of South Bend, IN, Brian (Laura) Bittner of West Lafayette, IN, Damon (Donna) Bittner of Granger, IN, Michael (Lorrie) Bittner of Cabot, AR; eight grandchildren, Megan (Michael) DeMik, Danni Williamson, Shane Bittner, Zach Bittner, Emily (Johnny) Jay, Gabby Bittner, Julia Bittner, and Alec Bittner; nine great grandchildren, Brayden, Tristan, Camden, Blake, Maisyn, Jocelyn, Maddox, Jackson, Jovie; five sisters, Ruby, Dulcena, Carol, Wilma Jo and Betty; and one brother, Donald. Patricia was also preceded in death by one brother, Herman.
She loved to sew, bowl, and when she was younger would square dance. A visitation for Patricia will be held on Sat, Aug 20, 2022 from 9 am until 11 am in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN. A funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice Care in Patricia’s honor.