Submitted by: Dan Rich
Jan. 12, 1922 - Aug. 16, 2008
South Bend Tribune 8/19/2008
SOUTH BEND - Monica M. "Busia"
Cieplinski, 86, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,
in Hospice House. Monica was born on January 12, 1922, in South
Bend, to the late John and Blanche (Lodyga) Osmanski.
On September 8, 1951, Monica married Stanley Cieplinski, who
passed away on November 7, 1977. She was also preceded in death
by sisters, Adaline Kanczuzewski and Gertrude Sikorski;
and by a brother, Edward Osmanski. Monica is survived by her
children, Susan (Scott) St. Germain of South Bend, Stanley
J. (Darlene) Cieplinski of Chandler, AZ, and Eugene Cieplinski of
South Bend; grandchildren, Sarah and Rachel Cieplinski of
Chandler, AZ, Krystal and Scottie St. Germain of South Bend, and
Matt Cieplinski of South Bend; her first great-grandchild, due in
March; a sister, Genevieve Howard of South Bend; 10 nieces
and three nephews; and her faithful companion, "Kitty."
Monica retired as a cashier from Kuberski Supermarket. She was a
parishioner at St. Adalbert Catholic Church and was a member of
the Rosary Society, Harvest House, Sister's Auxiliary and the
Democratic Club. She enjoyed working out in her yard, but
especially her favorite pastime was going to the boat, bingo, and
just hanging out with her daughter's mother-in-law and best
friend, Judi St. Germain. She was a very loving mother and
grandmother, and touched everyone in her life.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 20, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower
Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, in St.
Adalbert Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph
Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court,
South Bend, IN 46637; or to the Pet Refuge, Inc., 2300 W. 6th
St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.