Michael A. Rzepka

 Nov.13, 1951 – July 18, 2011 SOUTH BEND — Michael A. Rzepka, 59, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2011, surrounded by his family in his home.

Michael was born on November 13, 1951, to Bernard “Jake”and Phyllis (Dhaene) Rzepka. On December 1, 1984, he married Sandra Woods in South Bend, who survives along with his daughters, Bridget Murray of Mishawaka, Anastasia Jackson;two grandchildren, Roemello and Brianna Murray of Mishawaka;two brothers, Mark (Cherilynn) Rzepka of South Bend and Gary (Teresa) Rzepka of South Bend;sisters-in-law, Patricia (Sam Worthington) Endicott and Tamara (Gary) Van Meter; brother in-law, Kris (Julie) Hinton;many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as an abundance of dear friends; and his loving companion, Molly.

Michael retired from NIPSCO in 2008 after 37 years of service.He loved his antique truck, golfing and boating. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jose Bufill and Jen Ewing.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.on Friday, July 22, 2011, in ST.JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 1827 E.Ireland Road, South Bend, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m.in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., Fifth Floor, Norwalk, CT.06851;to the American Cancer Society of Northern Central Indiana, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545;or to the Humane Society of St.Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www .sjfh.net.

Source: Ancestry.com

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