Lorraine R. (Zukowski) Mady

SOUTH BEND - Lorraine R. Mady, 84, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009, at 5:10 p.m. in her home. Lorraine was born on April 4, 1925, in South Bend, to the late John and Rosella (Stefanski) Zukowski. On June 2, 1945, she married Leonard Opaczewski, who preceded her in death on February 12, 1985. On September 15, 1990, she married Edward Mady, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Opaczewski in November 1984, sister, Lillian, and by her brother, William.

She is survived by her children, Carol Ann Bryant of Port Charlotte, FL, Sheila (Alex) Przybysz of South Bend, Kathy (Paul) Kitkowski of Edwardsburg, MI, Donald (Patricia) Opaczewski of South Bend and Gregory (Roberta Bokhart) Opaczewski of Mishawaka; eight grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Przybysz, Sabrina (Tony) Mason, Emily (Dickie) Spaulding, Lori (Brandon Tirtan) Kitkowski, Brandon (Melissa) Kitkowski, Corinna Martin, Philip (Crystal) Opaczewski and Andrew (Tara) Opaczewski; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Leona Holiday; and by her brother, Marion Zukowski of South Bend.

Lorraine was a dietician assistant for the Saint Joseph Hospital, from which she retired in 1990. She was a parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church and a member of the Grandmothers Club. She enjoyed embroidery and reading. She loved her great-grandchildren and grandchildren. Most of all, she enjoyed Christmas with her family.

12/15/2023 EJS