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Mary Wozniak Obituary

Mary Catherine (Penny) Wozniak, 81, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away in her home on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan.

Mary was born on Aug. 19, 1943, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to the late Sid and Catherine (Stoll) Mason.

Mary is survived by her two sons, Shawn (Tori) Penny of Baroda, Michigan, and Bryan Penny of Michigan City, Indiana; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Her husband, John Michael Wozniak, passed away on June 19, 2025.

Mary enjoyed nature, Native American culture, conspiracy theories and she was full of humor. She was loved and will be greatly missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by La Porte County Herald-Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2025.

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