Jeannine Marie Paczkowski, 64, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1957 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late William E. and Nancy Delores (Byfield) Alerding, Sr. Jeannine is survived by her lifetime partner, Richard MacKenzie, two daughters, Amanda (Charles Grove) Paczkowski of South Bend, Indiana, Aubrey (James Heilman) Paczkowski of South Bend, Indiana, seven grandchildren, Alexis (Brian), Sean, Aniah, Avianna, Michael, Bentley and Jaidyn, two great-great-grandchildren, Parker and Camilla, one sister, Deborah (Oscar) Huston of Mishawaka, Indiana, three brothers, William (Kathy) Alerding of South Bend, Indiana, Joseph Alerding of UP, Michigan, Michael (Sue) Alerding of South Bend, Indiana, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved especially Erica, Dawn AKA “Wetta”, Melissa and Jeremy.

Jeannine loved to ride motorcycles. She spent a lot of time out in her yard feeding her birds. She enjoyed spending time at “The Chain” The Big Water, bonfires, cooking out, cheering for the Buffalo Bills and Notre Dame. She especially had love for the Lord.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 12, 2022 at Chain O’ Lakes Conservation Club following the Motorcycle Ride that will begin at 10:00 am starting at 134 N. Lombardy Dr., South Bend, IN. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kaniewski Funeral Homes to help the family defray funeral expenses in Jeannine’s honor. Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com.

05/13/2022 JFC