Loretta Michalewicz -- Ballinger TX
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A tree dedicated to longtime County Clerk Loretta Michalewicz was planted in a place of honor on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds.
Waymark Code: WMJM5F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Longtime Runnels County Clerk Loretta Michaelewicz died of cancer while still serving the citizens of Runnels county.

Her obituaries from the local newspapers emphasize her role in the Runnels county community and made it plain that her death was a great loss to the citizens:

"The San Angelo Standard Times www.texaswest.com, 29 Nov 2003

For those close to her, Runnels County District Clerk Loretta K. Michalewicz was a consummate friend, family devotee and professional who expected that work done in her office be completed on time and correctly.

Michalewicz, 63, was elected clerk of the 119th District Court in 1982 and was never opposed again politically.She died of cancer Wednesday, still holding the clerk's position.The funeral Mass for Michalewicz will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena in southern Runnels County."

From the larger regional paper, the Abilene Reporter News, this obituary:

Abilene Reporter News: Local
www.reporter-news.com

For those close to her, Runnels County District Clerk Loretta K. Michalewicz was a consummate friend, family devotee and professional who expected that work done in her office be completed on time and correctly.

Michalewicz, 63, was elected clerk of the 119th District Court in 1982 and was never opposed again politically.She died of cancer Wednesday, still holding the clerk's position.The funeral Mass for Michalewicz will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena in south Runnels County."

A simple plaque under the tree dedicated in her honor reads as follows:

"IN MEMORY OF
LORETTA MICHALEWICZ
Runnels County District Clerk
1982-2003"
Location of the tree: Runnels County Courthouse grounds

Type of tree: Texas Bur Oak

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