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Kowalewski, , Zielinski, Cuthbert, Jozwiak, Wantuck, Bilinski
John J. Kowalewski: (South Bend Tribune 9/29/1996)
March 20, 1921-Sept. 28, 1996 John J. Kowalewski, 75, of Quince Road, South Bend, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in his residence. Mr. Kowalewski was born March 20, 1921, in South Bend and was a lifelong area resident. He was employed by M.B. Skinners for 28 and a half years and was a former employee of Bendix Corporation. On May 14, 1958, in South Bend, he married Dorothy Zielinski, who survives. Also surviving is a son David Kowalewski and his wife Carol; one grandson, Michael Kowalewski and his wife Lori; three granddaughters, Maria Cuthbert, Tracy Cuthbert and Valery Cuthbert, all of South Bend; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Rebecca Kowalewski, both of South Bend; three sisters, Jenny Jozwiak, Virginia Wantuck, and Florence Bilinski, all of South Bend; and two brothers, Julius Kowalewski of Wisconsin, and Ray Kowalewski of South Bend. A brother, Harry, preceded him in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Terre Coupe, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Kowalewski was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army Air Force. He was also a member of American Legion Bendix Post 284. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.