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Robert Baranowski Obituary


June 10, 1956 - Sept. 12, 2013 SOUTH BEND - Robert J. "Bones" Baranowski, 57, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 in his home. Bob was born June 10, 1956 in South Bend to the late Frank and Alice (Wloderak) Baranowski. Bob is also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Baranowski. Survivors of Bob include his son, Robert (Michele) Baranowski, Jr. of South Bend; sister, Betty (Rusty) Ludwig of Mishawaka; brothers, Larry (Joyce) Baranowski of South Bend and Jerry (Mary) Baranowski of Mishawaka; half-sister, Mary (Ronald) Wagner of St. Louis; and granddaughter, Melissa Suth of South Bend. Bob was employed with Hoosier Spring for 19 years. He was a member of Bowlers Country Club, enjoyed golfing and loved Notre Dame. Most of all Bob enjoyed having friends and family hang out with him in his garage. He was very outgoing and friendly; his personality always put a smile on people's faces. Visitation for Bob will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, September 16, 2013 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. where a Funeral Ceremony will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Center of Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, Indiana 46637. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 14, 2013.

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Denise Wawrzyniak (Koszegi)

September 21, 2013

You have my sympathy. Bobby worked for us for many years. He was a very good friend to us. May he rest in peace.

Anna Cortier

September 18, 2013

So sorry to hear about Bones! We had alot of good times with him. Didnt find out until today and so sad that I missed the funeral. Would have liked to have gone to pay my respects. He will be missed by many! RIP Bones! Lots of love to his son and his family!

September 17, 2013

Bones will be Greatly Missed! He's been friends with my Brothers: Dennis & Kenny since I been a little girl.. Great Memories..Bones was Very Well Loved by all of Us...Can't Believe this. R.I.P
Lisa A. Morris

Jim Suth

September 16, 2013

RIP Bones. You will be greatly missed. Too many good times to recall- You always made everyone around you smile. You are in a better place now. Prayers for the family.

Debby (Burger) Sherman

September 16, 2013

Bobbie may you RIP ~ Childhood friend from the neighborhood. Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Baranowski family.

Kim Lewallen

September 16, 2013

Bones you were loved by so many and will be missed dearly. I don't think anyone could make me laugh as much as you did. Your laugh was priceless. Gonna miss those days in your garage that's for sure. Love you Bones! xoxo

Tom & Diane Kolacz

September 15, 2013

Bones, You will be sorely missed and never forgotten! The Kolacz Family send prayers to the Baranowski Family! GOD BLESS!!

Britney Przygoda

September 15, 2013

Bonesie I will miss seeing you everyday at work- you were one of my favorite people to work with because you always made me smile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers go to the family in this very hard time. Just know that Bones is in a better place and still with you all in spirit. He will be greatly missed and Hoosier won't be the same. Love you Bonesie!

Greg Paczkowski

September 14, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bobby's passing, Many Great childhood Memories Growing up around him.

September 14, 2013

I am at a loss for words right now. bob was my family.

Colleen Echard

September 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Baranowski family. Bobby will be missed by all that knew and loved him. God Bless you all.

Frank & Barbara Kolacz

September 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go to the family

Tim Pipke

September 14, 2013

We are so very sorry for the loss in your faminy. He will be greatly missed at Hoosier Spring. May God's peace be with your family.

Darlene Laskowski- Mitchell

September 14, 2013

I will forever be thankful to Bobby , 6 years ago my husband passed away and Bobby sat next to me and my kids at church the first Sunday without him . God bless him and the entire family . .

joseph laskowski

September 14, 2013

bones i will never forget all the great times with you...you will be missed dearly..my heart goes out to the baranowski family.

joseph laskowski

September 14, 2013

bones..you will be missed by me sadly i have known you my whole life since grade school..had great time working with you the past 19yrs.god will take care of you..love ya bones,r.i.p.

John

September 14, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7.

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