Loretta M. (Salwowski) Rzepka

Loretta M. Rzepka, 96, of Chesterfield, MO (formerly of South Bend, IN) passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Sunrise of Chesterfield in Chesterfield, MO.

Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Frances (Turza) Salwowski of South Bend, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rzepka; one grandson, Wade Teal; and three sisters, Nettie Zielinski, Rose Leopold, and Chesterine Wozniak and one brother Chester Salwowski of Indianapolis, IN.

Loretta is survived by her four children Richard A. (Mary) Rzepka of Chesterfield, Mo., Christine F. Teal of Mechanicsburg, PA; Vance S. (Dana) Rzepka of Overland Park, KS; Victoria L. Moore of Hollywood, FL; and five grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Main Interests were watching Notre Dame football, STL Cardinals games, EWTN (Catholic TV) and TCM (Turner Classic Movie) programs and taking frequent trips to Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, with a Catholic Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Alzheimer's Assn. or EWTN.

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