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1929
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2018
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Marianne Tomaszewski Obituary
Tomaszewski
Nov. 1, 1929 - May 18, 2018
SOUTH BEND - Marianne M. Tomaszewski, 88, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 in the Hospice House.
Marianne was born November 1, 1929 in South Bend, to the late Steve and Gladys (Smartz) Kalmar. On May 24, 1952, Marianne married Robert Tomaszewski; he preceded her in death on October 30, 2006. Marianne was also preceded in death by two sons, Henry & Robert Jr.
Survivors of Marianne include her children, Edward (Laurie) Tomaszewski of South Bend, Deborah A. Smith of West Palm Beach, FL, William A. Tomaszewski of South Bend, and James Tomaszewski of South Bend; daughter-in-law, Becky Kamp; grandchildren, Shannan (Brett), Chrystal (Joshua), Miah (Juan), Jenna, BJ (Sara), Tommie, Pam, Danielle, Joe, & Taran; 17 great- grandchildren; and sister, Mardeline (Eugene) Hardig of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Marianne retired in 1991 after 29 years with Concord Cleaners. She was also a parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society and Harvest House. Marianne was an officer of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 357 and member of the West Side Democratic Club and AARP. She enjoyed playing poker with her family and going to the casino. Marianne was a “Fashionista”.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Laurie Tomaszewski, cousin, Sharon Ziolkowski-Jones, and Center for Hospice & Palliative Care for their care of Marianne.
Visitation for Marianne will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Rosary to be prayed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Miller's Vets, 747 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Memories and Condolences
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Juan Mangual
May 15, 2020
I miss you! Sending hugs and kisses up to you.
Jeanne Hageniers
May 21, 2018
May you rest peacefully,love you Auntie Marianne
May 21, 2018
When I was a kid I loved coming to visit with my mom.Most of all besides seeing you and my mom cook,I loved being with my cousins',miss you Hank and love you Eddie...and always love you all. Some of my best memories EVER. Sorry for your loss.WE should really get together soon. All my love.....Jeanne Hageniers
Robert Nawrocki
May 21, 2018
We Shared Birthday's Great Family Friend
R I P Bob Nawrocki
Peggy Clark
May 21, 2018
Marianne was the best manager Clark's One Hour Martinizing had. She was old school common sense and also a lot of fun. I will never forget the the night Marianne and her husband showed us a night on the town. Never knew those places were real. We love you Marianne.
Juan Mangual
May 21, 2018
I will miss her awesome smile, laugh, hugs, and kisses. Grandma T you are always in my heart. Miah and I will cherish our memories with you forever. Say hello to Grandpa T, Uncle Bobby, Hank, and Audrey for us.
Love you,
The Mangual's
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May
22
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619
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23
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
St. Adalbert Catholic Church
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