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Mary Jane Heritz (Grodzicki) - Class Of 1942 VIEW PROFILE

Mary Jane Heritz (Grodzicki)

Mary J. (Heritz) Grodzicki

Mary Jane Grodzicki Nov. 6, 1924 - June 7, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Mary Jane Grodzicki, 90, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, in Country Care West Home. Mary Jane was born Nov. 6, 1924, in South Bend, to the late Louis and Rose (Roth) Heritz. Mary was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Heritz, and a sister, Georgianna McFarland.

On March 2, 1946, in South Bend, Mary Jane married Vincent; he survives along with their children, Carol (Rick) Phillips, Theresa Minix, Barbara Grodzicki, Nancy (Keith) Chrzan and Vincent (Cathy) Grodzicki; 13 grandchildren; 4 plus one on the way great-grandchildren; and a lifelong friend, Elfrieda Kuespert.

Mary was a graduate of Riley High School where she was an "A" student.

She retired April 4, 1988, from Howmet after 28 years of service. Mary was a very active member of the Faith Lutheran Church for many years until they closed their doors; she then attended St. Paul's Luthern Church. She was a very active member of the Riley Reunion group and the "Over the Hill group" who always had a role in arranging their events. She was a very responsible person; everyone could always count on her to get things done. Mary was very social and energetic; her pastime was playing cards, euchre clubs, dancing, and attending parties. She enjoyed going to the casino with her husband and trips they took to Vegas. Most of all, Mary Jane loved her children and grandchildren dearly; family meant everything to her. The grandchildren will treasure memories of playing cards and board games with grandma.

Visitation for Mary Jane will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, June 11, 2015, in the funeral home chapel. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 10, 2015.

07/01/2023 EJS

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southbendtribune/name/mary-grodzicki-obituary?id=7659992&fhid=8736



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