Shirley A. (Kendziorski) Perry South Bend, Indiana Obituary

Shirley A. (Kendziorski) Perry

<p>Shirley A. (Kendziorski) Perry, 66, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House-Center for Hospice Care, following a lengthy battle with cancer.&nbsp;</p> <p>She was born on November 19, 1954 to the late Joseph, Jr. and Theresa (Puzynski) Kendziorski in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.&nbsp; Along with her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Chrapliwy; and three brothers, Walter, Ronald, and Lawrence Chrapliwy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shirley retired in 2019 from Siemans/Bayer Medical Solutions in Mishawaka, IN, after several years of employment. Prior to that, she worked at Uniroyal in Mishawaka, IN until they closed in 1997.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shirley is survived by her two sons, Ryan (Tiffany) Perry of Osceola, IN; Sean (Melissa) Perry of South Bend, IN; four grandchildren, Caitlyn (Jared) Coller; Madison Perry; Ceezar Perry; Breanna Perry; and four sisters, Rebecca (Pete) Mayfield of Edwardsburg, MI; Joann Miller of Bristol, IN; Vicki Price of Elkhart, IN; and Sandra Morrissey of Buena Park, CA.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shirley loved traveling, walking in her neighborhood daily, taking bike rides and going to the beach. Shirley also liked caring for her flowers. She enjoyed watching Shark Tank and the Big Bang Theory (because of Sheldon). She was kind and would do anything for anybody and for those reasons she was loved by many. She was a good ear if you needed to talk, but would also make you listen if there was something you needed to hear. She will be missed more than these few words can ever convey.</p> <p>Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 and from 11 a.m. &ndash; 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, both at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN.&nbsp;</p> <p>A Catholic Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, IN, with Rev. Christopher Lapp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN.&nbsp;</p> <p>Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Foundation, Supporting Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN&nbsp; 46545.&nbsp;</p> <p>To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
November 19, 1954 - July 22, 202111/19/195407/22/2021
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C. David Guzicki
July 28, 2021
Becky, Joanne and the rest of the family so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Can still remember her tagging along when you would come over and visit Gretchen such a long time ago..RIP
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The Gehring Family
July 27, 2021
Our deepest condolences to you in your time of mourning.
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Love, Kali
July 27, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear about Shirley. I know my mom Jeanie welcomed Shirley to heaven with open arms. Take comfort knowing they are free of pain and of cancer, and able to watch over us without worry.
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Mike Miller
July 27, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.  Hope you can find comfort in all the good memories Shirley brought to all of you. Blessings.
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July 27, 2021
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Chet and Brenda Jakubowski
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July 27, 2021
Aunt Shu Shu you will be missed~
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Debbie Edgell
July 27, 2021
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Marie Strykul
July 26, 2021
Shirley's family,
Your Mom / Grandma was one of the nicest persons have ever known . She was always so positive  and happy.
I remember years ago her telling me about a Wolf's lodge trip she was planning for her son and family. 
She was so excited .
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July 26, 2021
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July 25, 2021
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