Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT May 6, 2006

Betty J. Peczkowski
April 26, 1928 - May 3, 2006

Betty J. Peczkowski, 78, of South Bend, IN, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.

She was born on April 26, 1928, to the late Walter L. and Genevieve (Rybak) Lagocki in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident. Along with her parents, one brother, Ervin Lagocki preceded her in death.

On April 22, 1950, as Betty J. Lagocki, she married John J. Peczkowski at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. He survives.

Along with her loving husband, John of 56 years, she is survived by her four daughters, Carol (Jerry) Grontkowski of Granger, IN, Susan (Bill) Spier of Rolling Prairie, IN, Gail Peczkowski of River Forest, IL, and Sandy (Tim) Golichowski of Granger, IN; four grandchildren, Erin and Jeff Grontkowski, and Luke and Hannah Golichowski; one great grandson, Elliot; one sister, Gloria (Ernie) Piechocki of Kalamazoo, MI; one sister-in-law, Betty Lagocki of South Bend, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Peczkowski was a member of Saint John the Baptist Parish. She graduated in 1947 from South Bend Catholic High School. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, and all the delights life could bring. She was a wonderful devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who deeply appreciated all of life's beauty. Her husband, children, and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she was the bright star of theirs. All who knew her admired her graciousness, beautiful taste, her quick wit, her infectious laugh, and the wonderful way she made people feel when they were with her.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, in Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Rev. James Seculoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, Attn: Danielle Henry, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231; St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3526 St. Johns Way, South Bend, IN 46628; or Historic New Carlisle, 304 East Michigan Street, P.O. Box 107, New Carlisle, IN 46552.

To send condolences, or to sign the guest book, please visit www.kaniewski.com.