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Josephine Sieroslawski Obituary
Sieroslawski
Dec. 28, 1925 - Nov. 4, 2017
MISHAWAKA - Josephine Sieroslawski, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, early Saturday morning, November 4, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Josephine was born December 28, 1925 in Poland, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Ulham) Pogoda. Josephine was a survivor of the concentration camp in Poland. In the concentration camp her father told her, get to America. Your life may not be better, your children's lives will be a little better, but your grandchildren's lives will be a lot better. She later lived in England where she was an aircraft mechanic with the English Army.
On October 25, 1947 in England, she married John Sieroslawski. They came to the United States in 1950 and settled in Mishawaka in 1951.
Josephine was employed for 32 years at Ball Band (Uniroyal) and worked on fuel cells for airplanes at the time of retirement. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka. She also belonged to Haller Post as well as the Polish National Alliance, both in South Bend. Josephine was talented in crocheting and made hundreds of afghans over the years. She was an excellent cook and was especially known for her Polish dishes, Pierogies and Golumpkies. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed caring for her lawn and was still mowing this past summer.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, John; sons, Jerry Sieroslawski and Steven Sieroslawski; and sister, Anna Bort.
Josephine's surviving family includes her daughters, Krys Montague of Mishawaka and Shelley (Scott) Sieroslawski-Holmen of Valparaiso; five grandchildren, Stacy (Joe) Montague-Soltas, Kristen (Megan) Sieroslawski-Montague, James John (Monica Conard) Montague, John Joseph (Becky) Holmen and Emily Josephine Holmen; and three great grandchildren, Kaitlynne Montague-McGrath, Chance Montague-Soltas and Sophia Holmen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Thursday in St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 West Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka with Rev. Jacob Meyer as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7 pm on Wednesday in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West 3rd Street, Mishawaka, where a prayer service will be held at 5:30 pm. Visitation is also from 9-10 am Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Monica Catholic Church.
An online guest book is available at www.goethalswells.com.
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November 10, 2017
So so sorry to read about Grandma Jo, she was a part of our family raising Katy.
Sandy, Dave, Katy, and Corrine Palmer
Cathy Young
November 8, 2017
I did Josephine's hair when I worked at continental. She always made me laugh at her stories.! I loved her sense of humor and her amazing peirogis . She was one in a million and someone I will never forget. My love and prayers to all her friends and family ...
Rick Jenkins
November 8, 2017
Krys, We knew your mom through you, a most beautiful fruit. We are sad for you and your family today. She sounds like a remarkable woman. We hold you all in our prayers.
November 8, 2017
So very sorry about the loss of Josephine (gramma Jo) Riley and I loved her so very much!
November 7, 2017
Krys and family, my condolences. Mary Ann Gilmore
Linda and Jim Matson
November 6, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Family. Josephine was a very good friend to my parents. As a child I spent a lot of time visiting the Sieroslawki family. Josephine was always a pleasure. Her food was fabulous. She worked with my Father and was my Mothers best friend. As an adult I had several visits and conversations over Pierogie with Josie. Her stories about the concentration camp were so interesting. I tried to get her to write a book. She was a very strong and proud Polish lady. I was so amazed how she still at 90 could do yard work. We are deeply saddened. Hug Mom and Dad for me Josephine. RIP.
Robert Dowlut
November 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember her well. She was a kind lady.
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