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Sophie Wieczorek Obituary

March 6, 1917 - Feb. 16, 2013
SOUTH BEND - Sophie A. Wieczorek, 95, passed away at 2:00 am Saturday, February 16, 2013, in West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sophie was born March 6, 1917, in South Bend, to the late Stanley & Josephine (Cierzniak) Dombek. On October 10, 1936, in South Bend, Sophie married Martin Wieczorek, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1953. Sophie was also preceded in death by a son, Bernard Wieczorek; son-in-law, Bernard Lichnerowicz; and sisters, Gertrude Wieczorek, Carrie Manuszak and Sister Mary Aurelia, CR. Survivors include Sophie's daughter, Theresa Lichnerowicz; son, Chester (Sylvia) Wieczorek; grandsons, Joseph (Cheryl) Lichnerowicz, Kenneth (Barbara) Wieczorek and Robert Wieczorek; granddaughters, Janice Gibbs and Cynthia (James) Wittendorf; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Lichnerowicz, Hunter and Tony, Samuel, and Miles Wieczorek, Nathaniel Gibbs and Nicholas, Sydney, Carter, Cameron, and Aylana Wittendorf; her sister, Rita Trzop; and many nieces and nephews. Sophie retired in 1979 from Uniroyal after many years of service; and she was a parishioner of St. Casimir Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Sophie also was a member of the Ladies Civic Club, Polonaise Club of Forever Learning Center, and the Polish Women's Alliance of America Group 129. She loved to sew, crochet and needlepoint; and most of all she was a terrific gardener. Visitation for Sophie will be 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm. A funeral ceremony will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in the funeral home. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Casimir Catholic Church, 1308 W. Dunham St., South Bend, Indiana 46619. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Feb. 20, 2013.

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My prayers are with you during these days May she rest in the arms of her Lord.

Rev, Edward Grams

February 22, 2013

Wieczny Odpoczynek racz ja dac Panie a swiatlosc wiekuistaj niechaj ja swieci na wieki wiekow. Amen. Sklada,Organista Parafialnego Sw. Kazmierzowi. (Richard Wojtasik)

February 21, 2013

Chet and Sylvia

I wish to convey my sympathy for the loss of your mother. I am in Florida and therefore unable to attend the services. Thinking of you.

Jan (Micek)O'Neill

February 20, 2013

Dear Sylvia and Chet,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately I will not be able to pay my respects as we are on vacation. Will get in contact with you when we get home.
Sandy and Tom Lukaszewski

February 20, 2013

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