Submitted by: Dan Rich

Elizabeth A. Borlik

Sept. 29, 1913 - Oct. 4, 2001

South Bend Tribune 10/6/2001

Elizabeth A. Borlik, 88, formerly of Inwood Road, North Liberty, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Country Care West, Brick Road, after a four year illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1913, to Joseph and Mary (Glon) Wroblewski in New Carlisle, Ind. She had lived in the area her entire life. Elizabeth was a 1934 graduate of Central High School. Her desire to attend nursing school was put aside because of the Depression and she went to work at Ball Band in Mishawaka.

She married Joseph P. Borlik on April 20, 1940. They lived on the Crumstown farm for more than 50 years. He died on Jan. 29, 1999. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Borlik; and three sisters, Stella Bladecki, Helen Wroblewski and Theresa Wroblewski. Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Borlik of South Bend; two sons, Thomas (Darlene) of Granger and William (Davina) of North Liberty; four grandchildren, Jeffrey of Los Angeles, Calif., Emily Borlik of Chicago, Ill., Laura and Michael Borlik, both of North Liberty; two sisters, Martha Wyant and Frances Andrews, both of South Bend; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Strootbandt of South Bend and Henrietta Bilinski of North Liberty; and brothers-in-law, Leonard Borlik and Stanley (Dorothy) Borlik, both of South Bend. She is also survived by her caregivers, Vel and Bob Nielsen, their family and their loving staff.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality. Mom was the consummate housekeeper, Polish cook and mother. She worried about everything - the children, grandchildren, the weather and Roxie the dog. We will long remember the apple pies, noodles and cakes that appeared each weekend. We were all nudged, hovered over and reminded at holidays to keep eating because there was more. Spring cleaning and laundry were her professions and ironing an avocation. We think the angels will be a lot neater because Mom has taken the steam iron. She enjoyed a shopping trip with Kate and her endless searches for the perfect black suit and a comfortable pair of walking shoes. She loved to end a summer day on the front porch or backyard swing with Dad listening to stories and crickets. We will miss her dearly but now she doesn't have to worry, as much.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a parish rosary will be said at 6 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Terre Coupee. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County or the church.