In Memory
Marlene M. (Nemeth) Kazmierczak
April 29, 1942 ~ May 31, 2025
Marlene M. Kazmierczak, 83, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank and Mae (Johnson) Nemeth. On September 29, 1962 in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, she married Thomas C. “T.C” Kazmierczak who preceded her in death on January 13, 2013. Marlene was also preceded in death by her grandson Domnik Kazmierczak, two brothers, Eugene and Frank Nemeth, a sister-in-law Mary Ann Lipinski and a brother-in-law Peter Paul Kazmierczak. She is survived by two daughters, Debra (John) Prikosovich of South Bend, Indiana, Cheryl (Darrell) Crum of Madison, Mississippi, two sons, Kevin “K.J.” Kazmierczak of South Bend, Indiana and Douglas (Sandra) Kazmierczak of South Bend, Indiana, eleven grandchildren; Garrett (Jocelyn) Kaser, Zachary Kaser, Jacob (Taylor) Kazmierczak, Jordan Kazmierczak and Jared (Alaina) Kazmierczak, Derek, Kelsey, Dylan and Madison Crum, Makenzie (Daniel) Perkins, six great grandchildren, Oaklee, Leah, Brynlee, Maeleigh, Raelyn and Marlowe, one sister-in-law Alice (Mike) Boulanger of Cassopolis, Michigan and one sister-in-law, Ann Nemeth of South Bend, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
Marlene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, Nom and Nomie. She found the most joy in watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on the field, on the court or in the pool competing and she was T.C.’s biggest supporter while he coached. She cherished the friendships she made while working for the South Bend Community School system. She loved to read and belonged to a bookclub. ‘We still wonder how many books were actually discussed.’ Marlene was a sports enthusiast. She enjoyed cheering for Notre Dame athletics especially women’s basketball and football. She liked working in her yard and was a lifelong cubs fan. Marlene was the ‘rock’ of the family. She made motherhood look easy.
A visitation for Marlene will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Marlene’s honor.
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