In Memory
Kenneth J. Makielski
Kenneth J. Makielski, 68, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 4:37 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was born on May 7, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to Bernard and Betty (Klemczewski) Makielski. He had been employed as a cook at the University of Notre Dame for 22 years.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane L. Makielski; two daughters, Beth Makielski of Mishawaka, Indiana and Nikki Butts of South Bend, Indiana; one son, Mathew Makielski of South Bend, Indiana; three grandchildren, Aiden Roach, Aeris Roach and Ashton Duke; his mother, Betty Makielski of South Bend, Indiana; three sisters, Debbie Hoover of Granger, Indiana, Sandra (Brian) Mills of South Bend, Indiana and Lisa (Tom) Latimer of Granger, Indiana; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Makielski and his brother-in-law, Dan Hoover.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, where a Time of Sharing will take place at 5:00 p.m.
Kenneth enjoyed cooking and fishing. He was known to his nieces and nephews as “Uncle Goofy”. Memorial Contributions should be directed to the American Heart Association.
06/28/2024 EJS
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