Cecelia Irene “Cece” Kapalczynski Matthews

Cecelia “Cece” Irene (Kapalczynski) Matthews passed away in her home Thursday. October 8, 2015.

Cece was born March 23, 1925 in South Bend to the late Helen (Laskowski) and Casmir Kapalczynski and was a life-long resident of South Bend-Mishawaka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank and a son, Brian. She is survived by a son, Marc of Mishawaka; daughters, Rachel Matthews and Karen Grove (Don) and grandsons Matthew and Austin Grove all of Minneapolis, MN.

Cece loved dogs particularly her grand dogs Syd, Sammy, Luna and Rudy. She was an avid Notre Dame fan and will always be remembered by her family for her generosity and her remembrance of every birthday or holiday with a card or gift. She was a longtime member of St Pius X Church, Granger. Prior to her husband, Frank’s death, they made many trips to Minneapolis and throughout the United States and parts of Europe.

A private mass and burial will be celebrated. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Rd. is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of St Joseph County, 2506 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or online at www.humanesocietystjc.org and Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Pl., Mishawaka, IN, 46545 or online at www.centerforhospice.org.

Special thanks to Ann and Brittany for their compassionate care.

07/25/2022 EJS