SOUTH BEND — The husband of the South Bend woman killed Saturday in a shooting at a suburban Chicago strip mall thanked the community Wednesday morning for its support.

Brian Bishop said his family appreciated the community’s thoughts and prayers and was "overwhelmed by your love and generosity."

Bishop also took a moment to remember his late wife, 34-year-old Jennifer Bishop, one of five women fatally shot at a Lane Bryant clothing store in Tinley Park, Ill.

Bishop said the couple’s three young children have a "tremendous support system" as they grieve the loss of their mother.

"She is a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and most of all mother. She loved her family and spent most of her time with family. Our children: Jacob, age 7, Joci, age 5, and A.J., age 6 months, were her greatest joy," said Bishop.

"She touched many people who have special memories of her. Some of those people have shared their memories already and I'm sure more people will share theirs in the future. I choose to keep my endless supply private."

"Please," Bishop said, "allow our family and friends to mourn in private."

A fund has been set up to help the three Bishop children. Donations can be sent to the Bishop Children's Education Fund at any First Source Bank.

Click the link in the Related Content box to read Brian Bishop's full statement, or watch the raw video by clicking on the link in the Multimedia box.

The South Bend Tribune contributed to this report.