Mary Rose Studzinski

MARY ROSE STUDZINSKI (NEE KOWALSKI) VALPARAISO, IN Mary Rose Studzinski (nee Kowalski), 94, of Valparaiso, formerly of South Chicago, IL and Schererville, IN died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Porter Hospital. Mary was born August 10, 1915, the daughter of Joseph Kowalski and Sophie Chel- miniak in Chicago. She is survived by her loving son, Frederick J. Studzinski (Mavis); five grandchildren: Fred Jr. (Silvia), Joseph (Betty Ann), Paul (Mara), William (Lisa), and Amy Bancoro, Benjamin; eight great grandchildren: Karen, Thomas, Ellen, Jack, Matthew, Brandon, Daniel, and Andrew; nieces and nephews; her brother-in-law, Donald Olson and sister-in-law, Rose Kasprzak. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Frank Studzinski; her sister, Bernice Olson; her brother, William Kous and sister-in-law, Helen Jarmusz (Van). Mary was a loving mother and grandmother and a great Polish cook for family and weddings. She also ran a fishing resort in Minong, Wisconsin for many years. A funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in the Queen of Apostles Chapel at St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Rev. Joseph M. Pawlowski will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 PM at the Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso and from 10:00 AM until the time of mass at the church. Wake prayer services will be 4:00 PM at the funeral home. bartholomewnewhard.com