Betty (Benedicta) Hechlinski Obituary
The passing of Betty (Benedicta) Hechlinski of South Bend, Indiana occurred on September 26, 2026. Betty, born on February 28, 1933, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty (Benedicta) Hechlinski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benedict Walorski and Gertrude Walorski (Beitler); her husband Norbert Hechlinski; and her siblings, Kathleen Williams and Ray Walorski.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Alwine (Larry), Pam LaPierre and Patrick Hechlinski (Amy); her grandchildren, Jennifer Gregory, Lauren LaPierre-Kaszuba (Ryan), Daniel Lawecki (Kayla), Ryan Hechlinski (Julia) and Joseph Hechlinski; her great grandchildren, Arleigh, Emmit, Teagan, Holden, Hudson, Cohen, Tristan and Ezra; and her sister-in-law Martha Walorski.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel (3718 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46614). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Jude's Catholic Church (19704 Johnson Rd, South Bend, IN 46614). A burial was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at the Southlawn Cemetery (61430 US-31, South Bend, IN 46614).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty's name may be made to St. Jude's Catholic Church or to the American Heart Association.
