Stella Bednarz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stella Bednarz (Panna Maria, Texas), who passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stella Bednarz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Sekula Jarzombek and Steve Jarzombek; her former husband Vincent Dupnik; her husband Clem Bednarz; her children, Calvin Dupnik and Georgia Dupnik; and her grandson Kevin Pollok.
She is survived by: her children, Patricia Pollok (Allen), Vincent Dupnik, Lois Wagner (Steve), Ruth Krawietz (Tony) and Suzanne Friesenhahn (Ronnie); her daughter-in-law Mildred Dupnik; her stepdaughter Annette Zella (Henry Newby); and her sisters, Adeline and Mary Louise. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 8 step-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (13879 N FM 81 Rd, Panna Maria, TX 78144). A rosary was held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (13879 N FM 81 Rd, Panna Maria, TX 78144). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at the Panna Maria Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ICBVM/CCD Building Fund: P.O. Box 9, Panna Maria, TX, 78144.
