Vicki "Mama" Lynn (Burch) Fraling

February 24, 1954 ~ January 9, 2025 (age 70)

Vicki “Mama” L. Fraling, 70 of South Bend, IN passed away on January 9, 2025 at Trailpoint Village. She was born on February 24, 1954 to the late David and Leota (Richards) Burch. She married Thomas Fraling on April 30, 1999 in South Bend and he survives.

“Mama” Vicki retired from IHOP where she was a manager. She attended South Side Baptist Church and she was very proud of being baptized in 2015. She was a member of the Bowlers Country Club. She enjoyed playing golf, tennis, gardening and scrapbooking. The family would also like to acknowledge Trailpoint Village for the excellent care they took of Vicki.

Along with her husband Tom, she is survived by daughters; Kristen (Jason) Turnage, South Bend, IN, Jennifer (Louis) Cwidak, South Bend, IN, Step sons; Thomas Fraling, Bremen, IN, Christopher Fraling, Osceola, IN and Matthew (Angela) Fraling, South Bend, IN, 15 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Additional survivors include her sister, Kathy (Phil) Minnes, Bremen, IN and brother, Gary (Livia) Dawson, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Francis and brothers, Charles Czeck and David Burch.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 20, 2025 at South Side Baptist Church, 1130 Jackson Rd., South Bend, IN 46614.

Palmer Funeral Homes, Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614 is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Hello Gorgeous! Of Hope, Inc. 922 S. Beiger St. Mishawaka, IN or South Side Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

05/20/2026 DEC

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