Donald J. Groszek

Donald J. Groszek, 75, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:18 pm in Northwest Health-Porter, Valparaiso, IN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church/Otis, 101 N. Church Rd., Otis, Indiana. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery-Otis, IN.  Visitation will be from 9:00 am -11:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.    

He was born April 16, 1950 in Michigan City, IN to the late Ted and Leopolda (Derengowski) Groszek. On September 9, 1972 at St. Constance Church in Chicago, IL he married Maryann (Wojcik) Groszek who survives in Michigan City, IN.

Surviving are son, Michael (Mandi) Groszek of Valparaiso, IN; two daughters, Maria Groszek of Oak Park, IN, Catherine (Philip) Groszek Stout of Elkhart, IN; sister, Elinor Groszek of Rolling Prairie, IN; four grandchildren, Nolan  Groszek of Valparaiso, IN, Nathan Groszek of Valparaiso, IN, Carson Groszek of Valparaiso, IN, Elias Stout of Elkhart, IN; niece, Leeann Kreske Faust of Avondale, PA. He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother-in-law, Matthew Kreske.    

Donald graduated from Elston Sr. High School in 1968. He and his wife were longtime members of St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis. He was a very hands on mechanic and could work on anything. Donald was a retired maintenance utility man, crop, and hog farmer. He also served as a volunteer firefighter from 1978-2000 at the Pine Twp Fire Station; he served as the Chief from 2001-2002. Donald was a huge fishing enthusiast and was a member of the Hoosier Coho Club of Michigan City. 

Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church/Otis P.O. Box 386 Wanatah, IN 46390. 

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