Irene R. Surowiec, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born June 11, 1929, in La Porte to Joseph Sr. and Apollonia (Hajdinski) Rymer.
Irene was a lifelong resident of La Porte and a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was employed by General Telephone, Hilbish Drugs and Silva. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, St Peter Catholic Church’s Choir and Funeral Committee and La Porte Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer, and Our Lady of Snows Circle. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, scrapbooking, crocheting and reading. She loved many sports, especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren played. Irene was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.
On Aug. 7, 1948, in La Porte, Irene married Robert M. Surowiec, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her into heaven were her parents; one infant brother, Joseph Rymer; one sister, Barbara Pasley; and one son-in-law, John Tague.
She is remembered with love by her three daughters, Constance Tague of Pleasant Lake, IN, and Karen (Daniel) Earl and Kathleen Dhoore, both of La Porte; one son, Daniel Surowiec of La Porte; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Wall, Brett Baugher, John Earl, Tammy (Wendell) Hill, Eric (Erin) Dhoore, Robert (Katie) Dhoore, Jessica (Daniel) Ramirez, and Steven Surowiec; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia (Wayne) Orzech; two brothers, Joseph Rymer Jr. and Paul (Linda) Rymer; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at St. Peter Catholic Church, La Porte, with Father Bill O’Toole officiating. Visitation and viewing will be held at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte, from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home. Burial will follow Mass at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1110 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350; Patient Advocate Foundation for the co-pay relief program, 421 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, VA 23666; and/or VNA Foundation for VNA Hospice, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383, in memory of Irene R. Surowiec.
The family asks that you spend time with your children, take a walk on the beach with your loved ones and make a toast to enduring friendships. That is what Irene would wish.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.