Edith Ann CHOMER

4 NOV 1928 - 3 JAN 2012

• BIRTH: 4 NOV 1928, Chicago, Cook, IL
• BURIAL: St. Vincent Cemetery, Elkhart, IN
• DEATH: 3 JAN 2012, Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN

• MARRIAGE: 7 FEB 1948, St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Elkhart, IN

1.  Rita Ann OSOWSKI
2.  Bridget OSOWSKI
3.  Carmel OSOWSKI
4.  Timothy OSOWSKI
5.  Edward OSOWSKI
6.  Matthew OSOWSKI

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[N4070] Edith Ann (Chomer) Osowski
Nov. 4, 1928 - Jan. 3, 2012
ELKHART - Edith Ann (Chomer) Osowski, 83, residing in South Bend and formerly of Elkhart, died peacefully late Tuesday evening at Morning Crest Nursing and Memory Center in South Bend after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Edith was born on November 4, 1928 in Chicago to the late Edward and Marie (Zahringer) Chomer. She married Edward Anthony Osowski on February 7, 1948 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart; he passed away on February 12, 1997. Survivors include three daughters: Rita Tatum and Bridget (John) Sovinski of Mishawaka, and Carmel (Joe) Alby of South Bend, and three sons: Edward (Rebecca) Osowski of Elkhart, Timothy (Alana) Osowski of Jilemnice, Czech Republic, and Matthew (Kim) Osowski of Elkhart. Surviving also are 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a brother, Edward (Frances) Chomer of Goshen. Preceding her in death is a son, Daniel Joseph Osowski and a sister, Marie (Chomer) Campbell. Edith was a founding member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and was active in the daughters of Isabella, the Rosary Society and Women of the Moose. She worked at Rollie Williams Paint Spot, helping customers in Elkhart and South Bend with interiors for 13 years until her retirement. An accomplished artist, Edith produced many lovely drawings and paintings. She enjoyed gardening, particularly her prized roses, and watching the birds at her many outside feeders and bird baths. Please join with her family and friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, where a parish vigil service will be prayed beginning at 3:00 pm. Friends may also call for a 1/2 hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1405 N. Main St., Elkhart. Reverend Bill Sullivan will officiate. Burial and graveside services will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edith's name may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle School, C/O Art Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on January 6, 2012