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Janina K. "Jenny" Denisowski

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Janina K. "Jenny" Denisowski Hanahan - Janina K. "Jenny" Denisowski, 74, of Hanahan, SC, died Thursday, October 20, 2016. A prayer vigil will be held Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, at 4:00 pm, with visitation to follow until 6:00 pm. Her graveside service will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, at 11:00 am. Jenny was born March 27, 1942 in Badkowo, Poland, one of 13 children of Wladyslaw Mendel and Genowefa Krolak Mendel. A former resident of Illinois, she and her husband were married in Chicago in 1964 and moved to California before settling in South Carolina. She was a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. Jenny worked in retail and was a member of the Otranto Garden Club and the Otranto Civic Club. She enjoyed baking cakes and helping with the Tea Room at Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church. She will be deeply missed by her family who knew her affectionately as Nana. She is survived by her husband, Krzysztof "Chris" Denisowski of Hanahan, SC; daughter, Dorothy R. Thomas (Eddie) of Goose Creek, SC; son, Paul Andrew Denisowski (Van) of Raleigh, NC; three grandchildren: Taylor Thomas, Alexander Denisowski and Catherine Denisowski; seven brothers and sisters; brother-in-law, John Denisowski of Utica, NY. She was preceded in death by a son, Gregory W. Denisowski and five brothers and sisters. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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October 31, 2016

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October 27, 2016

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Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

October 31, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges, Mike Dyson, Michael Sally and Kevin Cox.

Magorzata Wysocka

October 27, 2016

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Magorzata Wysocka

October 27, 2016

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Elizabeth Brown

October 26, 2016

Dear Dorothy,
My deepest and most sincere sympathies to you and your family. I know that your mom is with our Heavenly Father and has been restored to full health. She has been reunited with your brother and her siblings. And she will never be further than your heart. I will be praying for you and if there is anything that I can do, please let me know.

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Bob Rodriguez

October 26, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Denisowski family during this difficult time and the days ahead.

Denys Hair

October 25, 2016

I'm very saddened and sorry for your loss. Ms. Jenny was such a sweet lady. She will be missed dearly.

Jeter & Welch Dentistry

October 25, 2016

Mr. Denisowski and family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Denisowski. She was a wonderful sweet lady and will be missed here at Jeter & Welch Dentistry. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Drs. Jeter & Welch & Staff

Tom and Myra Gordon

October 23, 2016

No words to express how sadden we are over the loss of Nana. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times and on the days forward without her presence. Mom Thomas also is very sad and no words to express. May you find strength during this time. Love- Tom, Myra, and mom Thomas

Glenda Lazicki

October 23, 2016

Chris and family,
My heart just breaks for all of you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jenny will always be remembered as such a sweet kind soul in my heart. I am always close if you want anything.

October 22, 2016

May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure your loss.

Sincerely,

The Scotts

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