John "Po" Allen Sobieski

John “Po” Allen Sobieski, 62, residing in South Bend passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home.  John was born April 23, 1957 in South Bend to the late John A. Sobieski and Katherine E. (Weldy) Karbowski and has been a lifelong resident of the area.

John served honorably in the United States Army.  He worked as a crane operator at a local scrap yard and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame fan.

On February 14, 2006 in South Bend, John married Cathy Lambert who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mindy Sobieski and Anna Sobieski both of South Bend; step daughter Mandi (Alan) Foust of Mishawaka; two sons, Ryan Sobieski of North Liberty and Matthew Sobieski of South Bend; three stepsons, Stephen (Tammi) Roberts of South Bend, Michael Roberts of South Bend and David (Jenny) Roberts of Mishawaka; three grandchildren; twelve step grandchildren; three great step grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy (Mike) Stoutenour of Elkhart and Sharon (Russ) Hilbert of Walkerton.  John is preceded in death by his brother Dennis L. Smith.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615.  Per the family wishes, there will not be a funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675-8517. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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