Kim Rombkowski

Kim  Hockett-Martin-Rombkowski 
Jul 06, 1956 - Sep 18, 2015
   Kim Shelley Hockett-Martin-Rombkowski, 59, residing in South Bend, IN passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at her daughter’s home. 
   Kim was born on July 6, 1956 in Sacramento California to the late Ralph C. and Patty (Holford) Hockett. On November 5, 2010 in Mishawaka she married Arthur R. Rombkowski. 
   Kim was an LPN for over 25 years, she enjoyed working at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN; Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation in South Bend, IN and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, CA. Although taking care of people was something Kim really loved, her real love in life was traveling with husband in the R.V. She had a warm and fun personality and was known for saying her favorite quotes, “What people think of me is none of my business!” or her best quote, “Kindness is all that matters!”
   She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur of Brooksville, FL; their children Michael (Jen )Martin of Elkhart, IN, Randy Martin of SanDiego, CA, Michelle Martin, Hillary Ruiz and Stacey Rombkowski all of South Bend. She was an awesome grandmother to Lauren, Hayden and Hunter Martin of Elkhart, IN; Brianna Hille and Adriana Cook both of South Bend; Luke Rombkowski, Jacob and Isabella Ruiz all of South Bend. Kim’s former husband Rod D. (Wendy) Martin of Elkhart. Her best friend and faithful companion, Maisie, the most wonderful dog and of course all living creatures great and small!
   At Kim’s request, there will be a celebration of life service at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home and Southlawn Cremation Service are assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
   
 

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