Barbara Ann Dean, 73, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at her home.
Barbara was born on January 9, 1943 in South Bend, IN, to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski.
On March 8, 1967 in Chicago, IL, she married Hubert E. Dean, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2010. Surviving are her beloved son, Ed (Debbie) Dean; 8 grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Trevice, Zackary Dean, Steven (Erin) Havenstein, Scott Havenstein, Tabby and Penny Brutz, David and Michael Dean; and a host of great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Mary Ann Bishop, Nancy Smith, Tina (Dan) Soria, Susie (Tom) Jasinski, Larry Pietrowski, Linda Myers, Richard (Kathy) Warren, William (Sonia) Henderson, Sandra (Robert) Gause, David (Candi), Norma, Lisa (Curt), Janet, Carol (Jeff), Doug (Melissa), Mark, Bobby (Mary), Edie (Rick), Bonnie (Bill), Nick (Paulette), Bret (Glory), Toby (Samantha), Bobby Dean (Melissa), Kenny, Steve (Debbie), Anne (Kevin), Charlene, Melissa (Greg), and Valerie (Carl). She is also survived by her beloved dog, BeBe Sue and cat, Kitty.
Barbara will be missed by her niece, Diane Pietrowski. Barbara was her best friend, mother, confidant, campaigner, dance partner, and her all.
She was preceded by her parents; husband, Ed; daughter, Suzie Brutz; siblings, Joseph Pietrowski, Ester Embler, Leona Mixon, and Robert Pietrowski; and Dewey, Junie, Bruce, Cheryl and Craig.
Barbara worked at Redi-froze in South Bend, was a key punch operator at National Bank, and worked for the County Auditors Office. She was elected as County Recorder for two terms in 2000 thru 2004 and 2004 thru 2008. Barbara retired but then ran and was re-elected as County Recorder in 2012 thru 2016, then re-elected in 2017. She was a member of PRCU, American Legion #297 in New Carlisle, Polish Falcons #1031 in La Porte, La Porte Civic Club where she served as a secretary, Master Gardener, Democratic Club, Farm Bureau, League of Women Voters, and St. John Kanty Catholic Church. Barbara loved her farm, calling it her "Queendom".
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am (CST) on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St. John Kanty Catholic Church in Rolling Prairie. Reverend Michael Heimer will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John Kanty Catholic Cemetery in Rolling Prairie.
A time of visitation will be held from 2 - 7 pm (CST) on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and 9 - 10 am (CST) on Wednesday at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in La Porte. A Rosary Service will take place at 2 pm (CST) on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.