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12, 1921 - April 26, 2010ASHEBORO, NC -Helen Klimczak Olszewski, 88, formerly of Mishawaka, IN, died Monday, April 26, 2010, in the GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center, Trinity, NC. Mrs. Olszewski was born May 12, 1921, the daughter of Cyril and Stefania Podolska Klimczak. In February 1950, Helen and her husband Stefan immigrated to America from Poland. She will be remembered as a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed the culinary arts. She and her husband were accomplished dancers, often wowing crowds with their prowess. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed needlework. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point, and was preceded in death by her husband, Stefan Olszewski, and one grandson, David Bumanglag. She is survived by six daughters, Teresa Becker of Mishawaka, IN, Donna Irene Stevenson of Sophia, NC, Genny Schmidt of Wasilla, AK, Julia Olszewski of Federal Way, WA, Cecilia Bumanglag of Palmer, AK, Regina Everett of Lakebay, WA; and two sons, Jerry Olszewski of Granger, IN, and Steve Olszewski of Mesquite, NV; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. The funeral will follow at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at New Hope Memorial Gardens, Asheboro. Online condolences may be sent to www.pughfuneralhome.com. www.pughfuneralhome