Submitted by: Dan Rich

Palmyra Harriet Botka

March 1, 1919 - Dec. 19, 2005

South Bend Tribune 12/22/2005

Palmyra Harriet Botka of South Bend passed away Monday, December 19, 2005, in her home at the age of 86. She was born March 1, 1919, in South Bend, to Frank and Mary (Rosiejiewski) Mrowczynski, and had lived in South Bend most of her life.

On January 11, 1984, in Crown Point, IN, she married Louis Botka, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1991. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew and Edward Mrowczynski.

She retired in the early 1970s following 25 years of service at St. Joseph Bank & American Bank & Trust Company.

Mrs. Botka is survived by three daughters, Janice (Todd) Putz of South Bend, Barbara Skarbek of Bristol, IN, and Dolores Wcisel of Flossmoor, IL. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Richard Stevens, Jay (Sandra) Stevens, Greg (Jody) Wcisel, John (Karla) Wcisel, Paul (Susan) Wcisel, Laura (Rich) Bellis, Todd (Bernadette) Putz, Kenneth (Lisa) Putz and David (Jennifer) Putz, 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Sieczko of South Bend; and three brothers, Ted Morrow of Los Angeles, CA, Frank Morrow of South Bend and Alfonse Mrowczynski of South Bend.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, in Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street. Rev. Ed Erskin will officiate. Cremation will take place at Southlawn Cremation Services and burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Highland, IN. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Friday in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Botka may be made to the charity of donor's choice.