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17, 1930 - Feb. 13, 2010SOUTH BEND - Theresa M. (Lovas) Sieradzki, 79, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2010, with her family by her side. Born May 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Lovas. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ervin Lovas. On September 2, 1950, Theresa married her true love, Raymond J. Sieradzki, who survives in South Bend. She is also survived by two daughters, Renee (Robert) Kosanovich of South Bend and Lori (Frank) Ermeti of Mishawaka; three sisters, Lucyann Lovas of Mishawaka, Evelyn (Stanley) Nowicki of South Bend and Joan (the late Eugene) Carrico of Mishawaka; five grandchildren, Joel (Monica), Matthew (Bryn) and Joshua Fletcher, Josh and Ben Kosanovich; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Anna Rose, Ethan and Brody. Theresa was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma to all of her family. She was kind to everyone and left a lasting impression with anyone she would meet. After 20 years she retired as the operations manager for the IUSB Bookstore. She was a woman of great strength and faith, and was a lifetime member of St. Anthony dePadua Catholic Church. She also helped on the Prayer Line. Friends may call in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Drive, on Monday from 4-8 PM, with the Rosary being held at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Saint Anthony dePadua Catholic Church, where friends may call one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Anthony's Church. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.