Theresa Ann Bukowski

Theresa Ann Bukowski, 86, of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.  Theresa was born on January 9, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Angeline (Ludwin) Tomaka. On June 27, 1952 in Chicago she married the late Charles Anthony Bukowski (died August 10, 2007). Theresa is survived by her children – Crystal (Jason) Little of Coloma, MI, Michael (Joyce) Bukowski of New Buffalo, MI and Robert Bukowski of Battle Creek, MI; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister – Alice Hojnacki. Many people will remember her as “Mother Theresa” and having worked in the deli department at Barney’s Grocery Store in New Buffalo from 1971 until recently. Theresa loved to play bingo with her grandchildren and her friends where she resided at the Vineyards in St. Joseph.  “If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for us. Then place them in our mother’s arms, and tell her they’re from us. Tell her that we love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.”  A Celebration of Theresa’s Life will take place at her son Michael’s home – 18783 Rose City Rd., New Buffalo, MI – on July 28, from 2:00-6:00PM.