Rosalie Ann Szarek

FUNERAL HOME

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane

Dyer, Indiana

Rosalie Szarek Obituary

Name: Visitation for Rosalie Ann Szarek
Start: 2023-12-21T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-12-22T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer

Szarek, Rosalie Ann

12/28/1935 - 12/15/2023

Rosalie Ann was born on December 28, 1935, in Hammond, IN, to the lucky parents Josephine and Frank. She had two brothers Victor and Robert and two sisters Mary Ann and Frances. Rosalie enjoyed her childhood years. She loved hanging out with her girlfriends. They loved to dance. So, on their weekends they went to the Dance Club. Then one night Rosalie and her girlfriends were enjoying their night out at the Dance Club and in he walked. The Town Bachelor, John Szarek. As he walked toward their table while the girls were all giggling, Rosalie and John locked eyes and instantly it was LOVE at first sight. The happy couple got married on June 11, 1954. Rosalie became Mrs. Rosalie Szarek. As time went on, they had six beautiful children. They were a fairytale couple.

Rosalie was a stay-at-home mom while John ran their business, Szarek Auto Sales in Hegewisch where they lived. Time flew by and the children all got married: Katherine (Terry) Nellemann, John (Pamela) Szarek, Richard (Tammy) Szarek, Nancy (Raymond) Matela, Sandra (late Randy) Merrick, Kimberly (Michael) Mucharski. In the years to follow, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren came along. She was the proudest Gramma, Nana, and Gigi around. She was also an aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Rosalie's favorite things to do were shopping, going out to eat, watching her soap operas, going to the casino, but most of all spending time with her family. The love of her life John went to Heaven in July of 2008. Rosalie peacefully joined him on December 15, 2023. We all believe they are dancing in a heavenly way as they did here on earth, they are joined by her loving parents, siblings, and her grandson Jonathan Szarek. Mom, you will be missed so much. We Love You All The Muches!!

Visitation Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Visitation Friday, December 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Rosalie's funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN, with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery – Crown Point, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by The Times on Dec. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosalie Szarek

9 Entries

Colleen Ploszaj-Hurry

December 22, 2023

My Dear Aunt Roe, it’s so hard to believe you’re no longer here., I want to thank you for the love and kindness you gave me throughout the years., you’ll always have a special place in my heart.. hallelujah ..

I’m looking right now at your sweet, peaceful face.. you’ll always be the epitome of beauty and grace. Shining your love and light through my heart.. hallelujah!!

Hallelujah., hallelujah., hallelujah.. hallelujah!!!

Now my dear Szarek Family, I know you are sad., but my heart is so full knowing your Mom is finally with your Dad.. dancing the night away in heaven forever! Hallelujah!!❤

Hallelujah. Hallelujah.,hallelujah❤

Patti Partin-O'Connor

December 21, 2023

I recall Mrs. Szarek as being very kind hearted, and that she dearly loved her family. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. Praying that your sweet family memories will bring peace and comfort in the days, and years ahead.

Sincerely,
Patti Partin-O'Connor

tina francisco

December 20, 2023

My deepest sympathies the the Szarek family. May Rosalie rest in peace.

Pamela Laite

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Dodie Pavichevich-Bukala

December 19, 2023

Condolences to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time. Many memories of the Avenue N neighborhood.

Bernadette Kuzniar-Forystek

December 18, 2023

I have known Rosalie Szarek all my life that I can remember! Such a Beautiful woman—I was friends with Kathy her daughter we went to St Columba together—I was always welcomed at there house. As time went by I got married and I when to get my hair done by Don at his salon in Dyer IN and in came Rosalie came in and sat next to me . We talked for a while ! I loved her — we became friends on Facebook and we chatted through that. She was always concerned when I posted on my Kidney issues— she will truly be MISSED! I know her and John are dancing way in heaven ! My prayers go out to the family during it very difficult time —My thoughts & are with everyone

Jerry and Maggie Hornbuckle

December 18, 2023

She was a sweet lady. She always had a smile when we were visiting.

December 18, 2023

Keep on dancing momthank you for your grace and kindness. Your namesake Rosalie Grace, as us all will forever carry you in our spirits. LUPTSBTH4EVER ☮

Patricia Newenhouse

December 17, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope with our loss. God has received another Angel in HeavenRosalie was a Beautiful, Loving and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyMay God Bless you all and bring you comfort knowing Rosalie is in a much better placeMost certainly, John (her loving husband) will have embraced her and rejoiced at their reunion, and all her loved ones who have passed on before will have greeted her with Love. We will all miss her and we were all Blessed just to have known her.
Pat & Jack Newenhouse

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