Cathy A. (Wojciechowski) Kopinski

Cathy A. Kopinski, 72, of Granger, IN, passed away following a sudden and unexpected illness, at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.

Born March 7th, 1945 to the late Arthur and Loretta (Kitkowski) Wojciechowski, she was a lifelong area resident.  Cathy was preceded in death by three brothers, William, David and Darryl and her former husband, Joseph Kopinski.  A 1963 graduate of Washington High School Cathy enjoyed not only raising her family, but an extended twenty-two year career at the offices of Dr. B.J. Kim, where she served as Financial Manager and Insurance Specialist. She retired in 2008.  A woman blessed with devoted family and friends, Cathy enjoyed concerts, theatre and social gatherings with those dear to her. Lively and fun - loving, Cathy lived a full life. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Cathy is survived by two daughters, Cherie A. (Andrew E.) VanLaere of Granger, IN; Carole A. Kopinski of Granger, IN; one son, Chad T. (Scott R. Pettit) Kopinski of Aurora, IL; two grandchildren, Ashley N. (Alan Davidson) VanLaere of Elkhart, IN; Brianna N. VanLaere of Granger, IN; one great-grandchild, Haven R. VanLaere of Granger, IN; three sisters, Carolyn (Thomas) Haluda of South Bend, IN; Patricia (Robert) Zakrocki of Granger, IN; and Suellen (John) Firtl of Granger, IN; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Charity of the Donor’s Choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.