Barbara Yvette Kaczmarek-Bango

May 10, 1967 ~ April 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Yvette Kaczmarek Bango, age 57. Born on May 10, 1967, in Elkhart, Indiana to the proud parents of Carolyn Yvonne Kaczmarek and Edwin Stanley Kaczmarek.  She was raised in South Bend, Indiana, where she received formal education graduating from Washington High School.   

She spent much of her life nurturing her family across various cities, including Miami, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana and she lived in Chicago for many years. She loved bingo & working at Fle markets. She had 3 college degrees. & owned businesses. Barbara’s spirit, kindness, and unwavering love for her family will forever be remembered by all who knew her. She dedicated her life to the happiness and well-being of her loved ones,

Barbara, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.  Barbara was married to Agustin Roberto Bango, and together they created a legacy of love and devotion. She leaves behind their 7 children: Yvonne Nastasia Kaczmarek, Barbara Irene (Edy) Bango, Agustin Roberto Bango Jr., Justin Adalberto Bango, Natalia Maria Bango. Caleb Eli Joel Bango and Corvell Tolies  Bango; She was also a proud grandmother to : Carlos Gomez, Xavier Bennett, Liliana Bennett, Elena Bennett, Eliana Kaczmarek, Mario Trevino, Romeo Trevino, Antonio Glen Anderson Jr. Dalila Annalicia Bango, Destin Devon Leonard, Justin (Jay Jay) Adalberto Bango JR, Araya Angel Dupriest, Kimora January Bango,  Frankie Lynn-Marie Dupriest, and Agustin (LJ) Roberto Bango III  Barbara was also a great grandmother Lorenzo D’Angelo Gomez, Cynthia Maria Nicole Gomez

Barbara found rest on April 1, 2025 to reunite with her heavenly family Parents:  Carolyn Yvonne Kaczmarek and Edwin Stanley Kaczmarek, loving siblings: Bonnie, James, Bert, Edwin Jr. Kaczmarek,  and Eddie Jr. who has also passed. Barbaras memory will be cherished by her family and friends as they remember her warmth, kindness, and Legacy she leaves behind. Her memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to be in her life.

Barbara’s legacy of love will live on in her children, grandchildren, and all those whose lives she touched. Rest in peace, Barbara.

Service Friday April 11, 2025 11AM 

Viewing 10AM 

Laymen Chapel CME Church 

303 S. Kenmore St 

South Bend, IN 

Burial:  Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 

Repast Laymen Chapel CME Church

4/09/2025 djb

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