Helene SROKA

10 JAN 1921 - 22 FEB 2012

• BIRTH: 10 JAN 1921, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, In
• DEATH: 22 FEB 2012, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 7 OCT 1950, St Stanislaus B & M, South Bend, IN

1.  William JANOWSKI
2.  Mary Jo JANOWSKI
3.  Susan Ellen JANOWSKI

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[N3684] Helene Janowski
Jan. 10, 1921 - Feb. 22, 2012
GRANGER - Helene Janowski, 91, of Granger, IN, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in The Village at Arborwood. Helene was born on January 10, 1921 in South Bend to John and Julianna Sroka. She was employed in the Payroll Department at Bendix prior to becoming a mother. On October 7, 1950, in St. Stanislaus Church, as Helene Sroka, she married William M. "Bowser" Janowski, who preceded her in death on January 7, 1991. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Wanda Pietrzak and Jane Jelinski; and three half-siblings, Lottie Borowski, Vincent Nowaczynski, and Sally Gregorwicz. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan Ellen (Bob) Warner of Laingsburg, MI and Mary Jo (Tom) Toth of Granger, IN; one son, William M. (Linda) Janowski II of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren, Katie Warner of Virginia Beach, VA, Kelsey Warner of Laingsburg, MI, Thomas Toth, Maddie Toth, and Abby Toth of Granger, IN, Scott Janowski and Mike Janowski both of Phoenix, AZ; two step-grandchildren, Stephen Schoen and Brian Schoen also of Phoenix, AZ; two great-grandchildren, Gabe Warner of Virginia Beach, VA and Jayden Quick of Laingsburg, MI; one brother-in-law, Barney Jelinski of South Bend, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Christ the King Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 Friday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. Helene was a lifelong member of M. R. Falcons. She was an enthusiastic participant in any social activity which came her way. She had a zest for life and a smile to match. As a young woman she enjoyed running, horseback riding, and bowling. Later in life she became an avid walker, golfer, and euchre player. Helene's greatest pride was her role as a wife and mother. She loved to cook, bake, can, sew, and garden. Spending time with her family and grandchildren was a source of great joy. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret's House. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on February 24, 2012