Joyce Wasikowski Obituary

Joyce Mary Wasikowski, age 80, of Granger, passed away Saturday morning at Story Point, Granger.  Joyce was born on September 9, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Alfred and Mildred (Steffes) Baines and lived in this area most of her life.  On September 2, 1961 in South Bend, IN, Joyce married Ronald E. Wasikowski who survives. 

Also surviving is a daughter, Elaine (Michael) Radzienda of North Brook, IL, two sons, Scott (Leanne) Wasikowski of Norwalk, CT, Mark (Deborah) Wasikowski of Van Alstyne, TX, eight grandchildren; Ryan, Drew, Sarah, Lauren, Luke, Jacob, Mitchell, and Michael, two sisters, Cathy Reifschneider of Scottsdale, AZ, Janet Meier of Phoenix, AZ and Richard Baines of Nevada. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 15, at 12:00 at the Palmer Funeral Home – Welsheimer Chapel, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN  46635.  Friends may gather one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  A committal service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. 

Joyce loved her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a kind hearted, loving person.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, scrap booking and her pets.  Contributions in memory of Joyce Wasikowski may be made to the Humane Society, 2506 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Online condolences may be sent through www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Updated 09/27/2024 JEC

02/18/2023 Information from Patricia Wasikowski McKenzie

Ronald Wasikowski 1959 WHS graduate Died September 2022 Sisters are Nancy Wasikowski Krempec1961 Pat Wasikowski McKenzie 1962 Husband of Joyce Baines Wasikowski 1960 JOYCE AND RON BOTH DIED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2022...4 Days apart. Ron graduated from Purdue University ..he was a Pharmacist. Joyce Baines Wasikowski WHS grad 1960 Joyce was born in Chicago and attended WHS only her senior year. Joyce died first and on her birthday, Ron died 4 days later. They had a double funeral service and are buried in St Joseph Cemetery along the side of our Mom and Dad. Joyce was a housewife and worked in retail sales.

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