Jeanette R. Pozzi

Jeanette R. Pozzi, 79, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Jeanette was born July 6, 1935 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Walter) Baranowski. She was a 1955 graduate of Mishawaka High School and lived all of her life in the South Bend / Mishawaka area.

Jeanette married Robert “Bob” Pozzi on August 11, 1956 in St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka.

Over the years Jeanette’s employment included Uniroyal, Osco Drug and she retired from Real Services after 16 years. She was a member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in South Bend. She enjoyed flower gardening and flower arranging. While her children were growing up Jeanette was very involved in their school and other activities. For the past 28 years she was a devoted and loving grandmother.

Jeanette’s surviving family includes five children, Barbara Pozzi of South Bend, David Pozzi of South Bend, Michael (Karen) Pozzi of Granger, Susan (John) Bonadies of Champaign, IL, and Diane (Richard) Stanley of Granger; a sister, Patricia Kulczar of Bremen; and ten grandchildren, Kevin, Tim, Arneal, Allyson, Samantha, Anthony, Andrew, Justin, Cory and Hannah.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2012; and by a sister, Mary E. Derksen in 2014.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 24, in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 2114 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, with Rev. David Ruppert officiating.

Jeanette’s family will receive friends from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon on Saturday in the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Center for Hospice Care or American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the church on Saturday.

Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.