Edward J. Kapica

Oct 13, 1920 - Jun 20, 2017

Edward J. Kapica, 96, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 12:05 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2017, in Brookdale Senior Living, Granger, Indiana.

Edward was born on October 13, 1920 in Michigan City, Indiana to Martin and Agnes (Nawrot) Kapica. He retired in February 1984 from Western-Southern Life Insurance Company, where he was employed as an Insurance Agent for 24 years.

On June 18, 1949 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Niles, Michigan, he married Jean R. Otlewski, who survives. Also surviving are his three children, Kathleen A. (Mark) Steele of South Bend, Indiana, Donald E. (Marsha) Kapica of South Bend, Indiana and David T. (Cynthia) Kapica of Osceola, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kristen (Joe) Hayes, Douglas (Maureen) Kapica, Jay (Vashti) Steele, Ryan (Laura) Steele and Allison Kapica; two step-grandchildren, Lisa (Karl) Koebel and Lara (Scott) Davis; seven great-grandchildren, Grace, Abigail, Julianne, Leif, Liv, Jack, and Sam, five step great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Cody, Reid, Colin, and Myah; and several nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by two sisters, Angeline Jankowski and Theresa Birx; and his brother, Louis Kapica.

A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Corpus Christi Church. A visitation will take place from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m.

Edward was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. He was a W.W. II Army Veteran who served in New Guinea and the Philipines. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Edward enjoyed grilling at family get-togethers, fishing, playing poker, ping pong, yard work, Polka dancing, and traveling with his wife. "Ed loved and was loved by many. He didn't know a stranger and shared his smile and handshake with everyone, treating all people the same. He possessed a deep faith, endless patience and a deep commitment to his family. His sense of fun and humor was boundless and present until the end. He died the same way he lived, peacefully. We are all incredibly fortunate to have had this man in our lives."

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Corpus Christi Church or Heart to Heart Hospice.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

07/17/2025 EJS

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