Submitted by: Dan Rich
April 4, 1933 - July 9, 2008
South Bend Tribune 7/12/2008
Rita M. Csenar, 75, of South Bend, IN, died on Wednesday,
July 9, 2008 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
She was born on April 4, 1933 to the late Walter and Blanche (Napieralski)
Wegenka, Sr. in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong
resident. Along with her parents; two brothers, Robert and Walter
Wegenka, Jr. also preceded her in death. Mrs. Csenar was employed
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend for 40 years.
She was a graduate of Central High School in South Bend.
On April 28, 1956, as Rita M. Wegenka, she
married Frank J. Csenar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in
South Bend, IN. He died on June 24, 2004. Rita was a member of
St. Anthony de Padua Parish. She enjoyed Notre Dame Football, IU
Basketball, trips to the casino, and having cosmos with her
family and many friends. She is survived by three daughters,
Susan Csenar (Lyman Weber) of Elkhart, IN; Jane (Tony) Elliott
of Cincinnati, OH; Kay (Bryan) Waters of Indianapolis, IN;
one son, Joe (Jennifer) Csenar of Carmel, IN; seven
grandchildren, Allison (Daniel) Laakso; Sam and John
Elliott; Jack and Ethan Waters; and Nick and Kelly Csenar; two
sisters, Mary Jane Fowler and Patricia Laskowski;
three brothers, Chester, Daniel, and Frank Wegenka; numerous
nieces & nephews; and her best friend, Mary; and the GOA's.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be from 9-11 AM Monday, July
14, 2008 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass
will follow at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2008 at St. Anthony de
Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Derrick Sneyd and Rev. Henry
Byekwaso officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in
Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Father
Henry's Village. Checks should be made to St. Bavo Church, 502
West 7th. Street, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544. Please specify in the
memo, "Father Henry's Village." Father Henry's Village
is a church and school in Kampala Uganda sponsored by Father
Henry Byekwaso, the chaplain at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center. Kaniewski Funeral Home is handling arrangements.