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Alice H. Cencelewski

 July 10, 1924 - May 2, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Alice Cencelewski, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010, in the Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Alice was born on July 10, 1924, in South Bend, to the late Frank and Mary (Szynizek) Mrozinski. She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Frank, Leo, John and Casimir, and by her two sisters, Hilda and Irene. On December 24, 1943, in Venice, FL, Alice married Fred Cencelewski, who survives along with their three sons, Frederick J. Cencelewski of Fuquay Verena, NC, Timothy W. (Jeanne) Cencelewski of Granger and James M. (Sandy) Cencelewski of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Eric and Ryan Cencelewski, Lori Johnson, Lisa Cencelewski, Jason Cencelewski Jr., Eric Cencelewski and Mandy; nine great-grandchildren, a step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren; and by her sister, Harriet Stienbrunner of South Bend. Alice retired from A. Quality Machine Shop in 1986. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 375. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, putting jigsaw puzzles together, and was a game show freak. Alice was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of North Central Indiana, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. For those who are unable to attend the funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 4, 2010