Jadwiga Kulbacka, 59, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in her home.
She was born Aug. 20, 1957, in Jozefowo, Poland, to Józef and Zofia (Chmielewska) Niedzwiecki.
Jadwiga was a faithful, devout Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte, and the Radjo Maryja. She enjoyed cooking, watching soap operas and gardening, and she especially loved to spoil her grandson.
In November of 1977, she married Marian Kulbacki, who survives.
Also surviving are her son, Marcin Kulbacki of LaPorte, and grandson, Alexander Kulbacki.
Her parents preceded her in death.
A Funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., and at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the Mass. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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