- Date Of Birth: December 28, 1935
- Date Of Death: January 26, 2006
- State: Indiana
Marshall Andrew Holycross Jr., 70, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2006, in his home. Marsh was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. The light of his life was his family and friends. Dad never met a stranger. He loved people. Poppy never passed up a moment to brag about his children, grandchildren & great grand babies.
A huge Notre Dame fan, he worked as a usher at N.D. football and basketball games. He cried when they won and he cried when they lost. Sports was always apart of his life. He coached little league baseball for Clay JBA, Chet Waggoner and Babe Ruth. A fan of Yankee Baseball, he could tell you the score of a game that was played 50 years ago, along with the time, date & weather on the day of the game.
His memory for dates was a source of entertainment for his family. Everyone called him to verify birth dates. He retired from Big C Lumber in 1996, after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local #364, where he served as president for two years for the retirees. He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1958-1964.
Born to Marshall and Nina (Feece) Holycross in South Bend, Indiana, on December 28, 1935. He married the love of his life, Darlene “Kay” Riffle on December 5, 1959. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kay Holycross; his three daughters, Melody (Louis) Towle of South Bend, Jackie (Collin) Schieber of Wakarusa, Indiana, Robyn (John) Hall of South Bend; his son, Bradley (Heather) Holycross of Granger, Indiana; seven grandchildren, John Tyler “JT” & (Kelly) Lee, Ryan Hall, Johnny Hall, Danielle Hall, Kellie Holycross, Brandi Holycross, Brett Schieber; two great grandchildren, Mercy & John Tyler Lee II; a brother, Harry (Flo) Holycross of South Bend; and three sisters, JoAnn (John) Forizs of North Liberty, Indiana, Linda Burns of Osceola, Indiana, & Kathy Holycross-Wing of Mishawaka, Indiana.
He is also survived by the loving woman who raised him, Lois Jean Crawford of South Bend, and the family he grew up with; a brother, Benny (Erni) Crawford, sisters, Bobbi Crawford & Jill Stens. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Holycross and his parents, Marshall & Nina Holycross, and his other father, Benny Andrew Crawford. Marshall is also survived by many aunt’s, cousins, niece’s and nephew’s.
Dad, life will not be the same without you. You will be missed deep down in our souls.
