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Adriana J. Wolkiewicz Oct. 15, 1998 - Oct. 2, 2015 OSCEOLA - Adriana Joy "A.J." Wolkiewicz, 16, died Friday in her residence. "A.J.," as her friends lovingly called her, sadly took her own life. She was born in South Bend on October 15, 1998; her mother is Robin Jeninne Wolkiewicz of Osceola. A.J. was a junior at Penn High School where she was member of the Orchestra and was a Peer Mediator working with the Special Needs kids. She was an "A" student. Adriana enjoyed camping, video games and Dr. Who. Along with her mother Robin she is survived by her maternal grandparents: Jeffery and Beth Wolkiewicz of Granger; two uncles: Nicholas Wolkiewicz of Niles, MI, and Shannon Wolkiewicz of Knoxville, TN; a special friend and father figure, David Biek of Mishawaka; maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Wolkiewicz of South Bend; several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins; and a world of friends. Visitation was on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, enter off Cherry Rd. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thursday at the Granger Missionary Church, 50841 Birch Rd., at the curve on SR 23 near the state line, Rev. Bob Renner, former Pastor, and Rev. Ryan Dalrymple, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Memorial contributions are requested, rather than sending flowers, to a suicide prevention and support organization: Project Semi Colon, PO Box 9215, Green Bay, WI 54308; please note for use in St. Joseph County, Indiana. To send condolences to the family or for directions, log on to: www.McGannHay.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2015.

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"Kimmie"

October 2, 2023

Thinking of you today...
Miss you and your beautiful smile. Love you

Mia

July 12, 2023

I miss you sweetheart. I love you always. I wish you could be here. Your mom's marrying Josh 7.22.23. It's sooo hard right now. Of course it always is. Missing u now, yesterday & will miss u even more the 22nd. Still don't know how we go on. Love you so much. Love u sunshine.

a minion

September 15, 2022

you will always be like a sister to me. I wish I was older and understood more so you could have talked to me when it happened but I was like 10. I can't believe I'm older than you now, it's so bizarre to me. I wish you were still here to give us advice, help us with homework, and see us graduate. i love you, we´ll meet again in another timeline <3 oh and happy early 23rd birthday

Debra Kimm - Donohue

January 15, 2020

Just saw your name pop up on something and it made me realize how much I miss you.
Just wanted to tell you that.
Forever remembered in my ❤

January 13, 2020

Oh Sunshine I miss you so. I hate New Year's. It just means another year without you. Love you so much.
Mia

Debra Kimm Donohue

October 1, 2019

Four years since I last saw that smile and heard that contagious, and amazing, laugh. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. Know you would have been doing great things. Miss you so much sweetie. xoxo
Kimmie

September 10, 2019

It's almost 3 years since you left us. You are still very much missed and are still in my thoughts and prayers. You are missed so much when I'm out fishing with Kuri your life vest will be on my boat seat forever. Love PAPPA,

Mia

October 3, 2018

Love you sunshine

Mia

October 3, 2018

Hi sunshine. It's been 3 years but I don't hurt any less. Still want to hit rewind to 4p.m. Fri afternoon to call u for Red Lobster. Oh if only. I miss u so and love u forever & ever amen

October 6, 2017

Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart and thoughts. I love you.

B family

October 2, 2017

We love you and miss you. God bless you always.

December 25, 2016

You are my heart. I love you.

September 30, 2016

Thank you all for remembering AJ. She was a special little girl and I will always miss her and have a place in my heart for her. Love always PAPA

September 22, 2016

aj i love you so much you where like a big sister to me and im dyeing on the inside not getting to see your smile or your goffy laught i love you

September 16, 2016

I love you AJ

September 15, 2016

I miss you so much. I wish you were here with us. I wish I could hear your snort again. I love you AJ, I miss talking about aliens together. I miss seeing your smile. You're loved so much, and I really hope you know that.

Debra Donohue

September 13, 2016

Thinking of you and of how much fun you would have had this year, as a senior! Hard to believe you've been gone almost a year. Seems like yesterday. Know you will forever have a very special place in my heart. Love you and miss you bunches kiddo.

September 12, 2016

Miss you.

August 27, 2016

The first week of school has just ended. Your supposed to be a senior. You would have had so much fun. I still can't handle you not being here. You would've hated working on the patio but you would have sooo much money and we would have so much horrible fun. Your handprints are still on the tulip tree. Papa and I are trying to figure some way to make them last. Love you forever & ever Amen Mia

Mia

May 21, 2016

Missing you so much right now. Schools almost over for the year. You should be a big bad senior next year. You would be great at it.

March 25, 2016

Hey Little Girl, Missing you. Going to miss coloring and hiding Easter eggs and roasting them Peeps with you. Things just aren't them same without you here. Love You, and you are ALWAYS in my thoughts and heart. Love Papa

Kyle Kronk

February 17, 2016

My prayers and love will be with you always no matter what!

A.J. at the boiling pot Rockport, south Texas

Kyle Kronk

February 17, 2016

Adriana was a dear friend to all including myself, not a moment has gone by where i do not miss her and they joy she spread around to everybody she was with. We all will miss you!

stella narozny

January 27, 2016

i love and miss you so much.

Debra Donohue

January 13, 2016

Thought of you yesterday (although I think of you every day when I walk by your seat on the bench) , it was my birthday and your mom wrote "happy birthday kimmie" to me.. I shed a few tears - only because I know you would have had a great big smile, hug and wish for me.
I miss you sweetie.. You are forever in my heart..
Love you,
"Kimmie"

January 12, 2016

Little Girl you are missed but still in my heart. Fishing or life will not be the same without you. Love Papa

Carrie stella narozny

December 28, 2015

We miss you beautiful

Mia

December 9, 2015

I miss you sunshine. I love you.

October 19, 2015

My deepest sympathy to your family. May the GOD of all Comfort, help you to endure. 2Corth.1:3,4. P.F.

Vickie Marshall

October 12, 2015

I didn't know your daughter, but she is a part of our PHM school family. I pray God comforts your family in your grief and loss.

October 10, 2015

Keeping your family in my prayers.

Linda Smith.

October 10, 2015

As someone who at one point only felt this was the way out but survived I feel for her and her family! May God hold you all in this time of need! My prayers!!!

Matthew Baer

October 9, 2015

I didn't know her personally, but I going to Penn have heard a lot of great things about this young woman. I give you my condolences, love, and prayers.

Debbie, Darin & Darin Jr Tate

October 9, 2015

AJ was in one of my son's classes this year. Even though he had just met her he told us how she was always nice to him. She was always smiling he says and now it's very sad to walk into class and see her empty seat. I personally never met Adriana, but she sure seemed like an amazing person. May she find her peace and happiness. May your family find comfort that she has.

A B.

October 8, 2015

I am so sorry. I didn't know your beautiful child, but I feel AJ's goodness and kindness in the stories I am reading about her from the community of South Bend. Many prayers for your consolation and continued healing, and for her beautiful spirit. May you know God's peace in a time of terrible pain, and may you know you will see your daughter again.

Rebecca Roberts

October 8, 2015

Robin I'm so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family for some semblemce of peace or comfort just knowing so many care. Hugs

Laura Long

October 8, 2015

Did not know AJ or her family just wanted to send my thoughts prayers love to the family...

Michael Meeks

October 8, 2015

Prayers to you and your family Robin.

Ken and Dianne Froehlke

October 8, 2015

Robin, Praying that the wonderful memories you have with Adriana bring you comfort, and that she is at peace. We are so sorry.

8th Grade, May 14, 2013

Nancy, Mia and Lizzie Heisler

October 8, 2015

I don't even know what to say. My heart is breaking right now. Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. AJ, I am so sorry, baby girl. You were way too precious to lose like this. My God bless your soul.

Becky Lister

October 8, 2015

Dorothy, Jeff and Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family during this terrible time.

M B

October 8, 2015

I don't know the family, but I heard what happened. I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you. May Adriana rest peacefully and be free of the things that troubled her in this life.

Chad Burgess

October 8, 2015

Adriana, I will always remember your pretty smile, your sense of humor, and how polite you were. You will forever remain in my heart. Such a sweet young soul who I am missing so much already. I love ya kiddo!

Sherri Ayrea

October 8, 2015

God received an angel you will be missed AJ rest in peace and my deepest sympathy to your family God bless you all you are in our prayers during this most difficult time

Kim and Jon Silveus

October 8, 2015

Jeff, Beth and Robin, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Adriana. I remember her in the Christmas programs at GMC. She was always willing to do whatever part she was given with such ambition. It has been a few years since then, but I remember her making me smile. The world has definitely lost a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shonda

October 7, 2015

My deepest sympathies for all who are hurting. As a parent, teacher, and Osceola resident, my heart is broken.

Judy Scarbeck

October 7, 2015

I was shocked and saddened to hear about AJ's death. I can't imagine the heartache you must feel. I had AJ @ Schmucker when she was a student here. She was a wonderful person I'm happy to have known.
My heart goes out to you.
Wishing you hope and peace during this difficult time.

Miss Carol

October 7, 2015

I first met Adriana at Walt Disney Kids Club when she was in the 1st grade. Through the years I developed a special bond with her and her mom, Robin. I started out watching her in Kids Club, and as the years went by she ended up watching my son, Jeffrey. Adriana, I will never forget you, you will always remain in our hearts, and Jeffrey will continue to know you through the memories I share with him. Rest in Heaven, beauiful!!! Love, forever and always "Miss Carol"

October 7, 2015

You will be missed, AJ. Maybe, wherever you may be, people are using the right pronouns you want them to use. You will be missed by so many.

Lisa Wodtkey

October 7, 2015

I don't know Aj or her family but I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss and you guys will be in my prayers. To many young kids leaving the world to soon.

Rebecca Hessling

October 7, 2015

I Didn't Know AJ Or Her Family Your All In My Prayers God Bless You All In This Difficult Time

October 7, 2015

I remember you being in my freshman gym class and just always being funny and you made my transition to Penn really great! I miss you so much! RIP

Judy Mihajlovich

October 7, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. So very sorry for your loss.

Courtney (Dickey) Ciupinski

October 7, 2015

Robin, my heart is breaking for you. I remember Adriana as a smiling happy little girl that you would bring into the credit union many years ago. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Liberty Mroczek

October 7, 2015

Love and Light

October 7, 2015

Daniel Moore , sorry for your lose

loved forever

Andrew Araujo

October 7, 2015

R.I.P AJ,
even tho i didnt know you like i wanted to you have a place in my heart because you were such an amazing person. when i first met you it was because cam wanted food.every one said that you were an amazing person, but you were not an amazing person you were an amazingly beautiful person who always made everyones day better you had k=jokes and stories to tell. you were a posiitive enetitie that was put in to this world i wish i could have gotten to known you better but you had to go so early... every one misses you badly and we will love you forever

Karmen Duke

October 7, 2015

Hugs and prayers to the family at this most difficult time. May your memories of Adriana bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

Karen Moscato

October 7, 2015

Please accept my sympathy as you mourn the "joy" of your life, your beloved daughter. May God surround you with support and love through family and friends.

jennifer fykes

October 7, 2015

I did know Adriana but i know members of her family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. My daughter knew of her. She seemed very sweet. May God give the family strength and eventually peace. May Adriana's smile light the hearts of many and be the driving force for courage and love and forgiveness and positive change. Adriana is beauty and from this, in God's name, will come beauty.

Heather Hoover

October 7, 2015

My heart and prayers are with you Robin and your family I am deeply sorry.

Sherrie and Dennis Reinking

October 7, 2015

Robin I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious daughter Adriana. My heart breaks for you and your family. Many prayers for you to get thru this time but just know she will be your angel watching over you!

October 7, 2015

AJ was such a wonderful person. Im going to miss her so much. I still cant beleive shes acually gone. Fly high baby doll

October 7, 2015

Jeff, Beth and family....So sorry to hear of your loss of Adriana. Hugs and prayers are sent your way. Love, Kelly Birk

Sharon Hill

October 7, 2015

I know AJ from kids club at Disney School. She was aleways smiling. So sorry about her passing. Remember that she will always be in our hearts and always remembered by us. May she be at peace now.

Bobbbie Stevens

October 7, 2015

A.J I LOVE YOU R.I.P...I MISS YOU SO MUCH...

D Wolfe

October 7, 2015

Your loss is immeasurable, my heart aches for the family. Be strong and carry on! My deepest sympathy.

Libby

October 7, 2015

I know that you don't know me, and that I never met AJ, but she sounds like a beautiful person. I pray for peace for your family and I am so so sorry. You will all be in my prayers.

bethann paczkowski

October 7, 2015

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I DIDN'T KNOW A.J. MY NEICE AND AJ WERE FRIENDS.

Dave Limberg

October 7, 2015

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The world is less bright than it was.

Christine Switalski

October 7, 2015

Beh and Jeff,
My heart aches for you both on your loss. My God hold you in His loving arms and bring your family comfort.

Leslie Kreczmer

October 7, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I did not know her, but know how hard this must be for her family. The FB posts I have read seem like she had lots of friends and was loved by many. I hope with God's help you will be able to get through this time

Katie Collins

October 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss AJ was one of a kind and for the time that i was able to know her was amazing i hope that what ever was bothering her is gone now and she can rest in peace Fly High Girlie you will definitely be missed!!!

October 6, 2015

God bless you! So sorry for your loss.

Debbie & Ken Odynzski

October 6, 2015

May Memories treasured in your Heart of times that were most most dear bring You Peace and help to keep Your loved one ever near with deepest sympathy

Kirsten Handley

October 6, 2015

We all love and miss you, AJ. You will live on in our memories forever.

Joyce Wright

October 6, 2015

Robin you are such a beautiful person. Always in my thoughts and prayers....always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
God Bless your family.

Carol Smith

October 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Cathy Konkle

October 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Cathy Konkle

October 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Janet Snell

October 6, 2015

Robin and family, I am so very sorry for your loss! AJ may God be with you and comfort you! As with your family! My heart is broken! Your neighbor!

Bobbie Stevens

October 6, 2015

She was such a wonderful friend to me and also helped me out when i was having a bad day. RIP I love you!!!!!

Lori Sampson (ziegler)

October 6, 2015

Robin I am so sorry for your loss.

Gary Lear

October 6, 2015

I didn't know Adriana but I do know Robin, Jeff, Nick, they are good people who make people smile and I know Adriana had to have that smile too. My heart aches for this tragedy. Most importantly though, our personal self suffering does not need to be a struggle, there is hope, there are people who understand, there are people that can help. Never give up. Great things await us all.

Nicole Zimpleman (Vogt)

October 6, 2015

Robin- I am so sorry for the loss of your child. My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts.

Karen Carl

October 6, 2015

Dear Robin, Jeff, and Beth. I am saddened to hear of the loss of Adriana. Your family and friends are in my prayers. May God hold you in His arms and give you peace.

kristy and miranda mckenna

October 6, 2015

My daughter and AJ sat together at lunch and other classes this makes her and all of AJ s friends very sad and wished they could of helped her prayers to her family she was a great person and friend from what the kids say I wish I would have gotten to meet u fly high sweetie and rip

Sandy Holderbaum

October 6, 2015

God Bless

Joan Witman

October 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Melissa

October 6, 2015

Rest in peace beautiful!!!

karleen davis

October 6, 2015

May god bless u

Timothy teeter

October 6, 2015

May god bless u

October 6, 2015

Miss you

Lia Baiz

October 6, 2015

Aj, I miss you. We were friends in Elementary School. You were always happy and always smiling. My heart breaks that you're not here anymore but you're in a better place now. Love and prayers go out to your parents and family. Xoxo.

Its never easy loosing your own child or loosing the one you love. You just learn to live without them.

Karen Reed

October 6, 2015

Robin I am very sad that you have to live with the loss of Adriana. I am praying for you and your family. She looked like a wonderful girl. I have two daughters and I know I would be devastated. I know we are supposed to go on but it is going to be hard. I know Adriana will be looking over you. Sending you hugs.

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