SOUTH BEND - Bernard J. "B.J." Palkowski died June 23, 2007, in Warsaw.
Living most of his life on Johnson Street in South Bend, he owned and operated Ben's Marathon Station on Sample Street in South Bend prior to retirement.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. John (Sandy) Bruner, Pierceton; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Rafalski and Mrs. Fred (Tillie) Gnott, both of South Bend; and a brother, Al "Winker" Palkowski, South Bend.
A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 27, 2007, in St. Stanisiaus Church, 415 N. Brookfield St., South Bend.
All whose lives he had touched in some way during his 86 years are invited to attend to celebrate his life and honor his memory.
Danilewicz Funeral Service, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements.
