Helen Sophie Retek Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 13, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Helen Sophie Retek of South Bend, Indiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Rudolph Biernacki and Rose Zakowski (Sutor); her husband Rudolph Ernest Retek; and her siblings, Sophie Biernacki, Walter, Joseph, Casimir Biernacki and Richard Zakowski.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Jean Upmeyer (Paul) of Coral Springs, FL, Rudy Retek (Carol) of South Bend, Julie Payne (Cliff) of South Bend and Ernie Retek (Jan) of Smithfield, NC; her grandchildren, Nikki Hernandez (Troy), John Upmeyer (Leigha), Kyle Retek (Heidi Chudzicki), Kelly Kissel (Matthew), Angela Reffo (Daniel), Robyn Rogers (Matthew), Amy Yeakey, Bill Payne, Matthew Retek (Debbie) and Grace Retek; and her great grandchildren, Alexzander, Zachary Hernandez, J. D. Upmeyer, Katherine "Katie", Jacob Retek, Reese, Cassidy, Bryce Kissel, Olivia, Noah, Breanna Reffo, Camden, Ethan Rogers, Brittany Payne (Jake Kennedy), Trey Collins, Will Payne, Aria and Zara Retek.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Holy Family Catholic Church.
