Henrietta Kaminski age 101, of Crown Point (St. Anthony’s) formerly of Lansing and South Chicago, has taken her final “TRIP” to be with our Lord Jesus. Born in South Chicago to Walter and Stella Rybowiak, she was the 5th of 6 children. Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Edward “Stone”Continue Reading
Henrietta Kaminski age 101, of Crown Point (St. Anthony’s) formerly of Lansing and South Chicago, has taken her final “TRIP” to be with our Lord Jesus. Born in South Chicago to Walter and Stella Rybowiak, she was the 5th of 6 children.
Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Edward “Stone” Kaminski; parents Walter and Stella; siblings Walter (Lillian) Rybowiak, Dorothy (Ted) Niedzialek, Archie Rybowiak, Babara (Ted) Szymanski, and Paul (Lorraine) Rybowiak/Fischer; niece Gerry Yettaw; nephews Robert and Richard Szymanski and Paul Rybowiak/Fischer.
Henrietta is survived by nieces Patricia Niedzialek and Kathleen (Anthony) Rybowiak/Fischer-Pagorek and nephews Ted (late Felma) Niedzialek, Tom (Jacqui) Szymanski, and Randy Rybowiak/Fischer; great nieces and nephews Anthony (Kathleen) Pagorek, Erica (Adam) Giegerich, Bryan Pagorek, Hilary (Emilio) Pagorek-Rodriguez, Ariel Fischer (late Ryan), Jennifer (Adam) Breen, Jessica (Ryan) Alexander, Justin (Sara) Niedzialek; great-great nieces and nephews Audrey, Caroline, Avery, Milo, Rory, Ezra, Etta, Bennett, Keller, Grayson, Kempton, Karsten, Charlotte, Scarlett and Molly.
Henrietta attended St. Mary Magdelene grammar school and Bowen High School. She was employed at South Shore Hospital and ended her career at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. She was a very generous and loving person. Her family meant the world to her. Traveling was a wonderful way for her to spend quality time with family and friends. She enjoyed cruises, Florida, and Vegas. She was always up for a short trip to Michigan or to a soccer or volleyball game for one of her many great nieces or nephews. Her favorite hobbies were knitting, crocheting, and especially baking. Her baking satisfied many a “sweet tooth”.
Auntie “Yetta” and her “sweet treats” and hugs will be greatly missed. But her wit and love of family will live on forever in our hearts. Thanks for sharing your full and wonderful life with all of us. We would like to thank St. Anthony’s Nursing Home and Dunes Hospice for their care and attention to our aunt during these last years of her life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Thomas More Church 8501 Calumet Ave Munster, IN with Fr. Yadron officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Calumet City, IL.
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