Wanda V. Macalka, 94, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.
She was born July 4, 1922, in South Bend, IN, to Walter and Jadwiga (Winnicki) Baczkiewicz.
Wanda retired after 25 years of service as a supervisor with Coddington Garment Company in LaPorte, and was the owner of Silk Magic By Wanda. She also made wedding cakes. Wanda was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society and the Sacred Heart Prayer shawl ministry, and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of Polish Falcons Nest 564, where she was a chaplain; was a 50-year Legion of Honor member, belonged to the Polish National Alliance, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Red Cross and LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary.
On April 3, 1948, in LaPorte, Wanda married Benjamin J. Macalka, who preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2008.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Stephanie Lindorf; and brothers, Steven and William Baczkiewicz.
Wanda leaves many loving memories to be cherished by her daughters, Dorothy Macalka of LaPorte and Valerie (James) Young of LaPorte; son, Joseph (Karen) Macalka of LaPorte; grandsons, David (Allison) Macalka and Timothy (Ambica) Macalka; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kyle, Jacek and Benjn; brother, Casimir Baczkiewicz of LaPorte; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, where a Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian J. Williams officiating. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, the Building Fund at Sacred Heart Parish, or Meals on Wheels.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.