Dorothy RZESZEWSKI

1 SEP 1927 - 7 AUG 2009

• BIRTH: 1 SEP 1927, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, In
• DEATH: 7 AUG 2009, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 9 OCT 1948, St Joseph County, IN

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[N2119] Dorothy Frances Stopczynski (born Rzeszewski) was born on month day 1927, to Alexander Rzeszewski and Frances Hufford (born Mezykowski).
Alexander was born on October 30 1903.
Frances was born on March 27 1909.
Dorothy married Joseph Stanley Stopczynski on month day 1948, at age 21 at marriage place, Indiana.
Joseph was born on March 19 1923, in New Carlisle, Indiana, USA.
They had 4 children.
Dorothy passed away on month day 2009, at age 81 at death place, Indiana.

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Dorothy F. Stopczynski
Sept. 1, 1927 - Aug. 7, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Dorothy F. Stopczynski, 81, passed away on Friday, August 7, at 2:03 a.m. in Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend. Dorothy was born on September 1, 1927, in South Bend, to the late Alexander Rzeszewski and Frances (Mezykowski) Hufford. On October 9, 1948, she married Joseph S. Stopczynski, who passed away on October 11, 1998. She is survived by her children, Chris (Terry) Makielski of Winter Haven, FL, Mary (Jerry) Watkins of South Bend, John (Cathy) Stopczynski of Plainfield, IN, and William Stopczynski of Ravenna, OH; six grandchildren, Anthony Makielski, Heather Stopczynski, Nathan Stopczynski, Bill Stopczynski, Joshua Day and Jeremy Day; and two great-grandchildren, Haden and Olivia Day. Dorothy was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, playing Bingo, picnics at Healthwin, and she was a member of the Red Hat Society at Healthwin. Visitation will be on Monday, August 10, from 1-1:30 p.m. in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation Indiana, 3901 West 86th St., Suite 380, Indianapolis, IN 46268. For those who are unable to attend the funeral liturgy, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. Our Mother Was the most caring and thoughtful person one could ever imagine. One who always smiled and said she was fine even when she was in pain. One who always was there for someone when others would shut the door. One who was always brave when others would give up. One who never complained when others would ask "why me?" She wanted to thank her neighbors who looked after her and Healthwin for the special friends and care she received. Our mother will be missed dearly but certainly not forgotten. She will be cherished in our hearts forever. We pray you take our mother gently in your arms, Lord, as we believe she has passed her test in her life's rough journey. - Her Loving Children.
Published in South Bend Tribune on August 9, 2009