Edward "Mickey" Vincent Korlowicz

April 27, 1932 ~ September 08, 2026 (age 94)

Edward “Mickey” Vincent Korlowicz, 94, of South Bend, passed into eternal rest in late evening of Tuesday, September 08, 2026. 

Edward was born on April 27, 1932, to the late Dominic and Amelia (Sinkiewicz) Korlowicz, in South Bend, where he grew up.  In high school he made it to Eagle Scout.  He graduated from South Bend Washington High School in 1950.  He enlisted in to the United States Marine Corps in February of 1952, proudly serving his country during the Korea War and attained rank of Sergeant.  On August 05, 1960, in South Bend, he married the love of his life, Gloria Faye Morris, who preceded him in death on December 24, 2024. 

Edward was a truck driver for Commercial Motors Freight of South Bend eventually retiring in 1988, along with Faye, so they could start their long trip.  They have been in 49 states, only missing Hawaii.  They traveled through Canada, also going to Quebec and Prince Edward Island.  They hiked the Grand Canyon and spent a summer in Alaska haven driven the Alaskan Highway.  They ended up with 28 winters spent at Grape Hammock Fish Camp in Florida, where he loved the fishing and golf.  He also enjoyed playing poker twice a week at Bowlers Country Club and American Legion. 

Edward is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Brian) Snyder and Mona (Mark) Roberts, both of South Bend, and by his sons, David (Cynava) Stone of Ocala, Florida, and Douglas (Sabrina) Korlowicz of Wilkinson, Indiana.  He was the proud grandpa of 8, Amber Emerick, Ben (Monica) Stone, Jared (Taylor) Stone, Rebekah Roberts, Caleb (Sara) Roberts, Zachary (Candice) Roberts, Dalton Korlowicz and Morgan Morris, and the great grandpa of 6, Isabella, Zoey, Ryder, Hayden, Owen, and Kaylen.  He is also survived by his sister, Evelyn Hunt, sister-in-law, Flora Gean of Arkansas and by many beloved nieces and nephews. 

Along with his parents and wife, Edward was preceded in death by his sisters, Sophie Korlowicz, Veronica Korlowicz, Ann Hornyak, Stella Voyavich, Bernice Cygirt, Jenny Glunt, Lottie Kippis, and Phyllis Rybak, and by his brothers, Frank and Ronnie Korlowicz. 

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, September 12th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., in the Hanley and Sons Funeral Home, 23421 S. R. 23, South Bend, IN 46614, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Stan Hullah officiating.  He will be laid to rest next to Faye at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery of South Bend following the service.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s name to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN  46545.

Hanley and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Edward’s family and friends.

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Services

Visitation

Saturday
September 12, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hanley & Sons Funeral Home "Southwest Chapel"
23421 State Road 23/West Ireland Road
South Bend, IN 46614

Funeral Service

Saturday
September 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Hanley & Sons Funeral Home "Southwest Chapel"
23421 State Road 23/West Ireland Road
South Bend, IN 46614

Donations

Hospice Foundation
501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka IN 46545

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