Audrey RHODES

20 DEC 1926 - 6 NOV 2021

• BIRTH: 20 DEC 1926, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 6 NOV 2021, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 31 MAR 1945, St Joseph, South Bend, IN

1.  Terry Lynn GIZEWSKI

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[N20868] Audrey Joan (Rhodes) Gizewski
December 20, 1926 ~ November 6, 2021 (age 94)

Audrey J. Gizewski, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2021. Audrey was born on December 20,1926 in South Bend, IN to the late Clarence and Hazel Rhodes. On March 31, 1945 she married her husband of 76 years, Henry, who survives along with their daughter, Linda (Larry) Rodino, daughter-in-law, Tammy Gizewski, grandson, Ryan (fiancé Janet Vermillion) Gizewski, granddaughter, Elaine (Ryan) Garton, sister, Mary Ann Bortone, sister-in-law, Jean Rhodes and several nieces and nephews. Proceeding her in death in addition to her parents was her son, Terry L. Gizewski, brother and sister-in-laws, Walter and Sophie Rhodes, Irv and Lucy Rhodes, brother, Charles Rhodes, sister Evelyn York and brother-in-law Joseph Bortone. Audrey worked at the South Bend Kmart as a checkout supervisor until she retired in 1983. Then along with other family members she was a co-owner of Celebrations Unlimited banquet hall in Mishawaka, IN. Audrey and her husband enjoyed traveling with family and friends throughout the United States making several trips to Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii and going on nine cruises to foreign ports. She also loved going to the local casinos (and almost always came home a winner). Audrey loved watching the Cubs (and knew all of the players’ names and numbers), watching golf (cheering for Tiger), and rooting on the Irish. For 39 years Audrey looked forward to Sunday evenings because that meant dinner with the family. Audrey’s strong love of family will continue through her children and grandchildren. The family is very thankful to her caregivers, Nora and Lora, and the staff from Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka for allowing her to remain in her home.Visitation for Audrey will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 with the service immediate following at Hahn Funeral Home, 505 West 8th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Internment will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN.

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Audrey & Henry Gizewski
74th Wedding Anniversary

Linda & Larry Rodino and Terry & Tammy Gizewski are proud to announce the 74th Wedding Anniversary of their parents Audrey (92) and Henry (97) Gizewski of Osceola, IN. Audrey (Rhodes) and Henry “Hank” Gizewski were married on a beautiful spring day, March 31, 1945 in South Bend, IN. They have two grandchildren Ryan Gizewski of Chicago, IL and Elaine (Ryan) Garton of Osceola. After 74 years and still going strong, they will happily celebrate this special day at their grandson’s in Chicago. Henry began his retirement in 1982 from the Inlander-Steindler Paper Company. His working years also included Drewey’s, South Bend Taxi, delivery for Simon Brothers, Robertsons, and Wyman’s. Audrey retired in 1983 from Kmart, South Bend, IN. after 22 years as a checkout supervisor. They were also part of the original family co-owners of Celebrations Unlimited. The South Bend area continues to be home for the two of them. Together they enjoy watching ND football, ND basketball, the Chicago Cubs and pro golf. They also like to visit the nearby casinos once in awhile. Their love for each other, the bond they have together and their importance of family continues to be an exampple for all of us to follow.