Sandra L. FitzgeraldSandra L. Fitzgerald, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:13 on the morning of Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in her residence.
On Oct. 5, 1949, she was born in Chicago, to Victor and Pauline Kozlowski Herner. She married Michael Fitzgerald on Dec. 18, 1987, in Du Page County, Ill.; he passed in 2013.
Sandra spent 30 years working at General Motors Corporate in a variety of administrative positions, culminating as a senior executive-level personal assistant within the Buick Division of GM. Sandra was also an outstanding student who had four years of perfect attendance at Madonna High School in Chicago.
Sandra was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #253, North Webster, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. She was deeply involved with the Barbee Pirates and the Wounded Warrior Project. She also loved cooking, boating, planning parties and daily interactions with her many friends, and loving her family and her dog, Tootsie.
Sandra is survived by her sons: Michael J. (and spouse Kimberley) Kalabsa, of El Paso, Texas; Allen J. Kalabsa, of Warsaw; stepson, Michael J. (and spouse Margaret) Fitzgerald, of Houston, Texas; stepdaughter, Kathleen (and spouse Gene) Ward, of Crown Point; five grandchildren: Anderson, Finn, Liam, Heidi and Phoebe; two stepgrandchildren: Ashley and Savannah; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Thomas; her daughter, Cheryl; and her grandson, Shane.
A Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, with Father Jonathan Norton officiating. Visitation hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to Animal Welfare League Building Fund, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562.
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