Thaddeus Jarosz
Sept. 23, 1931 - Dec. 19, 2009
EDWARDSBURG - Thaddeus "Ted" Jarosz, 78 years old, of Eagle Lake, Edwardsburg, passed from this life on Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2009, while a patient at Elkhart General Hospital. Ted was born on September 23, 1931, in Chicago, the son of Francis and Julia Jarosz. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Chicago, and went on to attend Lewis University in Lockport, IL. At Lewis he played four years of varsity football and basketball. He graduated with a bachelor's in business administration in 1952. On May 17, 1952, Ted married Alice Ravnsbeck, the love of his life. Drafted shortly afterward, he served his country in the Army at the Pentagon. After his discharge, Ted taught and coached football at Trinity High School in Chicago. He worked for Eaz-Lift Corp. in Elkhart for 47 years. Ted was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg, MI. He recently retired as a member of the Parish Council after many years of service, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was instrumental in planning and building the current sanctuary and social hall. Ted was also active in the Edwardsburg American Legion, Post 365. Besides assisting with the Legion building projects, he enjoyed his work in the Legion to expand the Memorial Day Parade and its festival. Ted was preceded in death by a son, Scott Jarosz in 1969, his parents, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Alice; and daughters, Teresa (Thomas) Bergan of Chicago, Laura Pearson of Chicago and Julia (David) Vanderkuy of Shreveport, LA. There are two sons, James (Jane) Jarosz of New Orleans, LA, and Jonathan Jarosz of Grand Rapids, MI. There are six loving grandchildren, Sarah (Jaime) Nava, Brandy (Robert) Walschlager, Kyle and Caitland Bergan, Hannah and Leo Vanderkuy. Also, three devoted great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Adrianna Nava, and Alexander Pearson. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the lobby of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12 East, Edwardsburg. The Mass of Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the church. Officiating at the Mass will be Father Joe McCormick, pastor. The graveside service will follow at Adamsville Cemetery where he will be laid to rest near his son, Scott. Graveside military rites will follow, given by the Edwardsburg American Legion and the United States Army Honor Guard. The Arrangements are directed by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home in -Edwardsburg. For other information call 269-663-5345.