I am Laurie Poeppelman , Joe Dlugopolski's daughter.  My father was Theresa's youngest brother.   My husband Gary and our son, Jake and I have many fond memories of Aunt Theresa.   One of our favorites is when we traveled from Ohio to the Sarasota area for one of Jake's high school baseball tournaments.  We made certain to find time to visit Aunt Theresa!  On our last visit about 5 years ago, she insisted we go to lunch at 10:30 am at one of her favorite places--The Angry Pepper!  We were the only ones in the restaurant.  We had so many laughs and the food was just fabulous!  We are so glad we got to spend this time with her.  Jake really enjoyed her many stories!  We went back to her house and helped pick oranges!  She insisted we take some back to Ohio to share with our family and friends!  What a treat that was!   She was full of life!  Her spirit will live on.   She will be dearly missed.

My mom Ann (Theresa's sister) w Theresa and Mitch.  Biggest smiles around.  Always making us laugh!

The attached picture was a memory I will never forget.  Was back in 1998.  Visited Theresa house in Florida for the first time. Went with my wife Lorna and a bunch of Liegeois family.  Boy did we have a good time.  Theresa show'ed us all her saving tricks. I think we ate for free.  Ha! We had so much fun at the pool.  Theresa just loved the company.  She always loved everyone and made us feel so welcome.

So many great memories.  We will certainly miss Aunt Theresa.   As brother John mentioned, Theresa and Mitch were a big part of our childhood. Loved it when they would visit us in Marinette.  They would bring balls, toys goodies.  And going to Chicago was a big event.  I will never forget the home travel movies.  Was fun to gather around and watch together.  Theresa has seen the world for sure.  Something I may only dream of.  I was always impressed by those big Marlin and somehow still have a picture from Acapulco, Mexico 1966

This is Robert Dlugopolski, Theresa's nephew.  Theresa's brother Joe is my father.  My memories of Aunt Theresa were her fun and festive smile and positive energy every time she walked into the room. We played card games at Dad's cabin in Michigan, shared stories and she listened patiently while the boys talked about fishing tales.  I remember the deep love between Theresa, Gen, and Ann and how they enjoyed to travel and spend time together. Photo from 1992 with my father Joe & mother June and the three sisters.  You are all missed and loved so much!!  Greg, be comforted in knowing how much joy your mother brought to everyone she met.

I am nephew Dan Dugopolski, son of Walter, Theresa's brother. We have many fond memories of Theresa who was always so full of life and always ready for a friendly Pinochle card game. I can remember one such card game where Chris, my wife and I, played against Theresa and Mitch where all four of us were dealt a book at the same time. We talked about that for years. We will miss Aunt Theresa.

Aunt Theresa at 98th Birthday Party

Aunt Theresa was the type of person who liked to have fun. My last vivid memory of her was at the wedding reception of my nephew Mike Retlick.
Theresa attended with my other aunt Gen. We were all having dinner and people were giving toasts to the bride and groom. Theresa wanted to give a toast and she hit her water glass so hard it shattered at the table. We all had a laugh.  Later she was seen dancing every dance she could.  I hope you are dancing in heaven.

Great Aunt Theresa, you will be so missed.  You were always so full of energy and cheerful!!  I will always remember you dancing the night away in your sequined dresses!  Rest in peace Theresa.  Greg, know that your mother is missed.  I am Suzanne, the daughter of Dan Dugopolski who is the son of Theresa's brother, Walter.  I am including a picture of Gen, Theresa, Ann, and Walter in August of 1996 in Michigan.

I’m Barbara Connors Weber, another niece. My mother was Mary, oldest of the 5 Dlugopolski girls. Aunt Theresa loved to have visitors and the last time I talked to her in the hospital, she asked when I was coming. She so loved a party and tried so hard to make it to her 100th one. I am going to try putting some pictures of her 98th party on here that I took.  She was one of a kind for sure and the last of the 10 Dlugopolski clan. 

Hi this is Joseph J. Dlugopolski, son of Joseph Edward Dlugopolski.  Our Aunt Theresa outlived her youngest brother "Joe" by more than 2 years.  He passed away on Oct. 29th at age 87.  Our family has many fond memories of Theresa and the Dlugopolski Clan.  The girls never missed a good party and were always present at our family weddings.  The sisters:   Ann Legious, Gen, Theresa and our father Joe were always happy to celebrate.

Kathy & I always enjoyed our trips to Florida and getting together with family.  Our visits with Theresa and Gen always started with a competitive game of Crazy 8's or Uno and ended with taking the girls out for lunch to their favorite Chinese Buffet.  The girls loved getting dressed up for any occasion.

Theresa never claimed to be an avid fisherman but was always willing to give it a try off Bonnie and Jim's front yard.  On one occasion nephew Mark Dlugopolski tried to show the ladies just how its done.  No trophy's were caught but we all had a great time visiting.

Greg you should feel blessed and comforted to know that your mom was so dearly loved by her family & friends and she will always be fondly missed by all of us.









The Tuscan flew at 3am in all of her colors and all her eccentrics

Her wings set her free to soar to feel alive again 

To feel the sun and the wind where the chains that held me prisoner this last couple of months there no words

I’m free

I’m alive 

Now I’m on to new journeys and new adventures. 

Next time you see one toucan or two maybe Mitch has joined the adventures with me. Please remember me. The colors, the eccentrics, and the always famous lipstick.

Christine Heath 
(Published Author 2018)
Wife to Richard  Heath / Great Nephew 

Aunt Theresa was a joy to visit in Fl. She would play pinochle (3-handed) with Joanne and I and talk. She would share memories of her life as well as ours. She also loved to eat lunch at her favorite restaurant nearby and would take home leftovers to put in her refrigerator. She was stylish, intelligent, independent, and had a zest for life. Here is a picture of our visit last year in her favorite environment her home. The dog is included per her request to hide her bare feet:) We will miss her enthusiasm for life. She was our inspiration of how to live to be 100.

Hello, my name is Janice Thomas and aunt Theresa was my dad‘s (Stanley) sister. I have so many fond memories of my very colorful aunt that I will cherish forever. She lived such a full life. 
I send my deepest condolences to everyone ever touched by sweet (and a little bit sassy) Theresa. 

This is a photo of her 98th birthday party.  We were hoping to make it to her 100th.  She was one of the most active seniors one would ever meet, and always glamorous.  A good pinochle player.  Greg we are so sorry for your loss.

I am a niece in-law.  Father-in-law, Walter was her older brother.

Two weeks after I moved in across the street from her, Theresa gave me a key to her house.  Twenty four years later I still have the key.  She will be sorely missed for sure.  She would always come by for a beer any time we had guests and had stories to share.  She also made sure to do her hair and have her make up on in case someone may come a calling.  Her pool was very important to her and she would exercise in it every day.  A woman of strong will and constitution.  She is probably telling the angels how to fix their wings.  Party on Lady.

Will miss my Aunt Theresa.  She is one of the few people who was in my life from the very beginning.  I remember her attending every family wedding over the years.  She was always a happy and colorful presence.  

Hi: My name is Dianne and Theresa was my mom's sister. Thank you Greg and Bonnie for being there to help Theresa in Florida. My sympathy to cousin Greg. Theresa almost made it to 100. What a life she had.  Sorry for the loss of a fun loving Aunt.

Hi everyone. This is Greg Szubartowski, Theresa's son.
I just want to thank everyone for all their help and support in this sad but inevitable process.
Mom made this transition as easy as she could for me, by having just about everything prearranged.
Mom understood the ramifications of the Covid 19 virus and accepted the fact of no visitors, however hard that must of been for her.
In keeping with the necessary precautions due to the Covid 19 threat it would probably be wise not to attend the funeral.  Only  ten people will be allowed to attend. I think my mom would like me to play it safe so l will not be attending.
The funeral will be videotaped live on May 15 at 1 o'clock Florida time. The website is centralbaymarket.com    Password Theresa5152    
I think that you can also get there from the website were on now.
Maybe if we all watch our "gadgets"  on May 15 at 1 o'clock Florida time we can send a electronic message to the heavens, letting my mom ,
Theresa Szubartowski know that we all love and miss her.
Thanks Greg






Greg Szubartowski (son), our cousin has been a nice little angel looking after his mother.  (Photo is from December 1956.)  Sorry for your loss.  She was a fine lady and wonderful Aunt.  

Bonnie Dlugopolski Heath (niece) lived near  Aunt Theresa in FL and has always been a good little angel helping out.  Bonnie & Jim and their family did a nice job putting together a 98th birthday in 2018 for Theresa that was well attended by relatives and friends.   Your cousins say, "Thanks Bonnie!"

FAMILY - Joseph Andrew Dlugopolski (father) and Rozalia (Rose) Catherine (Babel) Dlugopolski (mother) immigrated from Poland to the USA about 1896.  Worked hard to go  from dirt poor coal miners in PA and farmers in WI to build a wonderful successful family.  10 kids.  5 boys.  5 girls.  A really great story. Joe & Rose can be very proud.  Theresa was 7th oldest and the last one to die ending this chapter of the Dlugopolski clan.  The next generations continue the legacy.  Bottom L->R: Stanley (USAF), Joseph, Rose, Joe.  Top Row L->R: Mary, Gen, Walter, John, Helen, Theresa, Ann.  Circa 1950, or so. 

PS: My mother Ann, Theresa's sister, died in 2016.  We divvied up her old photos, like this one.  

Baptism of John Liegeois (nephew, me) July 1955 St Joseph Church, Marinette, WI.  L->R Greg Szubartowski (son), Theresa, Helen Dlugopolski (sister), Dianne Liegeois (niece), Bill Liegeois (brother-in-law), GodMother Genevieve Dlugopolski Zeglin (sister), Ann Dlugopolski Liegeois (sister), Paul Liegeois (nephew), GodFather John Zeglin (brother-in-law).   The 4 sisters hang together.  As always, isn't Theresa photogenic and well dressed? ...the gloves, the dress, the necklace....

Helen Dlugopolski (sister), unknown friend and Theresa Dlugopolski on VJ Day downtown Chicago - August 15th, 1945!

4 Rosie the Riveters - Gen, Helen, Theresa, Ann Dlugopolski.  Chicago 1944. 

The 4 Polish Rozalia the Riveters during war time Chicago 1944.   (Their mothers name was Rozalia.)  4 sisters L->R: Gen, Helen, Theresa & Ann Dlugopolski.  They lived together in an apartment on Hoyne Ave.  Worked at various jobs.  They were in their 20s, single and beautiful.  Imagine the stories? 

Sisters Genevieve, Ann and Theresa Dlugopolski in Chicago 1944

Christmas Angels -  St. Theresa (left) and St Ann (sisters) circa 1940.  Probably in WI at farm.

My mother Ann and Theresa  were not only sisters but good friends.  Growing up, Aunt Theresa was a big part of our family.  Often we would visit them in Lombard, IL and they would visit us in WI.  Often for many days at a time.  They gabbed constantly.  About life, growing up on the farm, their family, the world, whatever.  She paid attention to what we were doing. When they visited you better be prepared to give an update report how you were doing in school. The 4 younger sisters of 10 children were especially close, Theresa, Ann, Gen and Helen. They left the Marinette, WI farm in the 1940s to live together in a small Chicago apartment through VJ Day.  That had to be a hoot. I always thought the 4 Polish Riveter Janes would make a good sitcom.   Theresa was always well dressed and glamorous.  The sisters married but always stayed close.  My own family visited and stayed with Aunt Theresa several times.  She always was very cordial, perky and pleasant.  She was so proud of her pool, travel stories and cocktails.   My brothers and sister have lots of great Aunt Theresa stories.  We’ll all miss her but Mitch and Theresa are back together happily traveling the heavens. 


OBITUARY

Theresa Szubartowski

September 29, 1920 – May 7, 2020

Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

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