Charlotte Sylvia Hojnicki, 93, of Terre Haute, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, died May 3, 2015, with family at her side, in her residence at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. Charlotte was a Chicago homemaker, hairstylist, and waitress.
She is survived by a daughter, Marcia L. Downs of South Holland, IL; son, Robert S. Hojnicki and his wife Dorene of Terre Haute, IN; one grandson, Christopher Downs and his wife Bethany of Imlay City, MI.; one granddaughter, Amanda Downs of Santa Monica, CA; two great grandsons, Clayton Downs and Mitchell Downs of Imlay City, MI. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Casimir R Hojnicki, who passed away on June 9, 2005; as well as by her parents, Walter and Helen Wojciechowski; son, Lee Casey of Calumet City, IL, and one brother, Mathew Wojciechowski; and step-brothers Edwin Kuzniar and Harry Kuzniar. Charlotte will be fondly remembered for her generous and loving spirit and her dedication to her children and grandchildren. She was a fabulous cook and spoke fluent Polish. Charlotte had a love for animals and flowers and was fascinated watching the birds feed, nest and multiply outside her window. She greatly enjoyed the monthly talks about nature sponsored by the activities department of Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus and was elated when her pet cat, Kuba, won the “Pet Idol Contest” sponsored by the Tribune Star in 2008. She was the frequent victor in the many games of Scrabble that she loved to play. She loved the music and singing that accompanied the mass celebrated at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church on Sundays. The family would like to thank the nursing, food service, and activities staff at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, Assisted Living, for becoming her extended family and giving compassionate and dignified care exhibited during her more than six years of residency there. May God Bless you all!
Mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2405 South 7th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will precede the services, starting at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the church. Burial will be out of state. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church or the Terre Haute Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr., Terre Haute, IN. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com