March 1, 1945 — Sept. 10, 2015

Edward L. Mickiewicz, 70, of Cassopolis, died peacefully, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

Ed was born March 1, 1945, in Oak Park, Illinois to Leon and Jacqueline (Ferrier) Mickiewicz. He married Penny Anne Stamp July 1, 1967, in Dowagiac, Michigan. She survives. His parents preceded him in death.

Ed liked to hunt and fish and spend time at his cabin in the north woods. He will be missed by his three four legged friends, Whiskey, Marshall and Shelby. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, even when they were losing.

Ed will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Penny (Stamp) Mickiewicz of Cassopolis; two sons, Joseph (Lynn) Mickiewicz of Niles, David Mickiewicz of Cassopolis; two grandsons, Jordon Mickiewicz and Ty Mickiewicz; one sister, Vicki (Larry) Newman of South Bend; one brother Bryan (Gregory Beelaert) Barr of South Bend; one niece, Traci Newman of South Bend; one great nephew, Sammy Ladyga; and lifelong friends, Dave and Mary Hand of Thorp, Wisconsin.

Family and friends will gather for Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for a Memorial Service at the Lions Club, 28606 Bluebird Street, Dowagiac, followed by a meal and a time of fellowship.

The family prefers contributions be made in Ed’s memory to Cass County Cancer Service, Post Office Box 676, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.

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