In Memory
Mardell Etta (Cook) Mroz
December 16, 1933 ~ October 15, 2025
Mardell (Mardi) Etta Mroz 91, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at St. Paul's. Mardi was born on December 16, 1933, to Herman C. and Dessa Louise (Lewis) Cook in South Bend. She attended Marquette Elementary School and Central High School. Mardi grew up in South Bend and lived on the west and near northwest side all her life, with a brief relocation in Bradenton, Florida.
Mardi is survived by her children, Toni Macon, Lake Jackson, Texas, Terri O'Bryan (Michael), Mishawaka, Indiana, and Shelli Pickett, Mishawaka, Indiana, sister Barbara Fullmer, Cassopolis, Michigan, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Her son Don Mroz, and sisters Mary Rumpf and Patricia Einfalt preceded her in death.
In life, Mardi was a hard worker. She was a long-time employee of the Country Bake Shop and Kroger. She loved gardening, feeding birds and squirrels, and adored dogs of all kinds, especially her precious Holly.]
Our family appreciates the care, love, and support given to Mardi by St. Paul's and Center for Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal care organization of your choice or Center for Hospice at the following link. https://foundationforhospice.org/donate/
A private funeral service and burial will be held in loving memory of Mardi.
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