Submitted by: Nadine A. Hardin

Name:  Rzepnicki, Lillian M.

Names in Obituary:  Klawinski, Rzepnicki, Sessler, Wegner

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries; April 6, 2002

Lillian M. Rzepnicki (Oct. 11, 1924 - April 3, 2002)

Lillian M. "Eleanor" Rzepnicki, 77, of W. Catalpa Street in Mishawaka, IN, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002 in her home.

She was born on October 11, 1924 to the late Stanley and Angeline (Klawinski) Wegner in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident. One sister, Dorothy Sessler and one brother, Stanley Wegner, also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Rzepnicki served as a LPN for Dr. Abel for many years during the 1940s and 1950s. She then served as a waitress at Morris Park Country Club for several years, before becoming a Supervisor in charge of cleaning the County City Building in South Bend.

On June 15, 1946, as Lillian Wegner, she married Bernard J. Rzepnicki in Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Bend, IN. He survives, along with her son, Ronald A. (wife Wren K.) Rzepnicki of New Paltz, NY; four grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel Rzepnicki, both of New Paltz, NY; Joshua Rzepnicki of New York, NY; Petty Officer Matthew Rzepnicki, who is currently serving on the U. S. S. George Washington; and one great-granddaughter, Daniela Rzepnicki of West Hurley, NY.

Mrs. Rzepnicki was a member of St. Monica Parish, where she was a former member of the Rosary Society at the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2002 in St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka, IN. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002 in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.