Susan Piechocki, 84

Published 10:37 pm Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Susan Piechocki, 84

Born: Sept. 10, 1927

Died: April 1, 2012

Susan T. Piechocki, 84, of South Bend passed away at 7:51 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Susan was born in South Bend to the late James and Hattie (Dobrzykowski) Jessiak. On Aug. 13, 1947,Susan married Louis J. Piechocki, who preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 2004.

She is also preceded by her guardian, Emily Kruzel, who raised her after the death of her parents.

Susan is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Rick) Waldron of Niles; and son, the Rev. Msgr. Bruce Piechocki of Mishawaka; granddaughters, Lindsey Yates and Valerie Waldron.

Susan was a parishioner of St. Casimir Catholic Church, where she was a parish representative for the Council of Catholic Women and the Rite of Life, member Senior Citizens Organization, the Altar and Rosary Society and the Choir.

Susan was a member of Club 53, and did volunteer work at Faith, Hope and Charity Chapel.

Susan loved her pets, dog Trixie and cats, Sassy and Pepsi.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, in St. Casimir Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, in St. Casimir Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Pet Refuge at 2300 W. Sixth St., Mishawaka, IN 46544, or St. Casimir Catholic Church, 1308 W. Dunham St., South Bend, IN.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.