In Memory
Virginia H. (Deranek) Wesolowski
August 07, 1930 ~ December 09, 2014 (age 84) 84 Years Old
Virginia H. Wesolowski, 84, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 11:16 p.m., Tuesday, December 09, 2014 in Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, Indiana. Virginia was born on August 07, 1930 in South Bend to Chester and Helen (Greszczk) Deranek, and was a lifelong resident.
Virginia graduated from Washington High School in 1948.
She had been employed with Singer Sewing for 10 years; Simon Brothers for 10 years; Louvered Door Restaurant as a cook for 12 years; and St. Mary's Convent as a dietician for 10 years. On April 28, 1951, in St. Adalbert Church, she married Robert E. Wesolowski, who preceded her in death on March 2, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Wesolowski; one granddaughter, Jennifer Snyder; and one brother, Leonard Deranek. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Blanchard (Jerry) of Edwardsburg, Michigan; three sons Robert (Bonnie) Wesolowski of South Bend, Indiana, John Wesolowski (Dale Barnette) of Naples, Florida, and Mark Wesolowski of South Bend, Indiana; four grandchildren, Brad Wesolowski, Joseph Wesolowski, Luke Snyder, and Abby Snyder; one sister, Darlene Cain of Edwardsburg, Michigan; and one brother, Casimer Deranek of South Bend, Indiana. Virginia was the oldest of four children and learned from an early age to be responsible and hard working. She was a loving and faithful wife to Robert for 63 years. She was a compassionate and nurturing mother who worked hard to provide a wonderful life for her family. Her family was the joy of her life. Virginia loved to cook, especially Polish meals during the holidays. No one ever left her house hungry. She laid a foundation of faith to her family, especially her children, teaching and modeling the faith. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 9 - 10:30 am at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend and immediately following, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a parishioner for over 58 years. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com.
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Visitation
December 13, 2014, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Kaniewski Funeral Home
3545 N. Bendix Drive
South Bend, IN
(574) 277-4444
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Mass of Christian Burial
December 13, 2014, 11:00 AM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3526 St. John's Way
South Bend, IN
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Interment
Saturday December 13 2014
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St. Joseph Cemetery
24980 SR 2
South Bend, IN
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