Josephine J. Stanczak

Josephine J. Stanczak, nee Jasek, 74, longtime resident of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2003 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1929 in Chicago to George and Mary Jasek. She married Stephen Stanczak in 1951 and moved to Griffith where she became a homemaker, mother and volunteer. She was an active member of the Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority for 40 years and held several offices in that organization. Additionally she was a Griffith Welcome Wagon Hostess for many years and an active member of St. Mary's Rosary Society and St. Mary's Resurrection Choir. Jo was a caring person who always had time to help her family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, and delighted in spending time with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stephen C. Stanczak of Griffith; her children, Mark Stanczak of Griffith, Geralyn (Randy) Stanczak Smith of Naperville, IL and Mary Stanczak of Schererville, IN; her grandchildren Laura Stanczak of Chicago and Madeline Smith of Naperville, IL; her brother Arthur Jasek of Chicago; and many special nieces and nephews. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Edward Jasek of Chicago and sister Wanda Miston of South Holland. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith, IN. Cremation to follow service. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN. Prayer service Sunday at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society, 107 W. 78th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 or to the St. Anthony Hospice, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307. Info: 219-923-7800.