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Josephine Nierodzik Obituary
Josephine Nierodzik (Downing)
CROWN POINT, IN - Josephine Nierodzik (Downing) age 97, of Crown Point, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Andrea (Frank) Ortegon, Emerson "Jack" (Sylvia) Downing and Barbara (Michael) Duckett; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and eight great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Emerson Downing and Walter Nierodzik. Josephine retired from Wittenberg Village.
Friends may visit with the family at SOLAN PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave., (corner of Kennedy and Main) Schererville, IN on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1 W. Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN. with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. Josephine will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
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Julie Opacic
September 5, 2019
So sorry to hear if grandma Jo's passing. May god wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time.
Love Julie & the boys
Barbara Kolisz
September 2, 2019
Our sincere sympathy to your family. Your mom and my mom were best friends, Lottie Laczny, in their younger years. My mom would have been 99 this past August. Im sure my mom was happy to welcome home and see your mom once again and reminisce about the good old days! We will keep you and your mom in our prayers. God bless, Barbara and Mike Kolisz, Gloria and Dan Neitzel
Marcia (Schulte) Dowdy
September 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to Andrea, Jack, and Barb and your families!! Words just can't express my feelings at the moment!! Jo was such a great lady and my mom's best friend! She will be deeply missed by all that knew her!! She lived a long, fulfilling life! You can all keep her alive in your hearts with all the beautiful memories you have of her! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!! RIP, Jo!!! Love, Marcia
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