Edward J. Sienkowski

Edward J. Sienkowski
September 24, 1948 - November 7, 2024

Edward J. Sienkowski, 76, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:45 am in Center for Hospice, Mishawaka, IN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN with  Rev. Walter Rakoczy officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Monday and from 8:30 am - 9:30 am Tuesday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Monday in the funeral chapel.

He was born September 24, 1948, in La Porte, IN to the late Edward and Josephine (Zelenka) Sienkowski. On April 5, 2024 in San Pierre, IN he married Cheryl (Gallas) Childers who survives in Michigan City, IN.

Also surviving are two sons, Norman (Kathryn) Sienkowski of Greeley, CO and Matthew (Elizabeth) Sienkowski of Portage, WI; two grandchildren, Josephine and, Charlotte Sienkowski; and two brothers, Daniel (Darlene)
Sienkowski of South Bend, IN and Thomas (Stephanie) Sienkowski of Michigan City, IN.

He was a salesman at Lochmandy Ford, Knox, IN. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, San Pierre, IN and attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN. Ed enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was a member of the Kankakee Valley HOG Chapter. 

As a founding member of the E-Z Tones 50 years ago, he loved playing Polish music on his concertinas with his brothers Dan, Tom, and his son, Matt. Ed received the Heritage Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution toward the enhancement of Polish-American Music and was also inducted into the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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