Mary Elizabeth Kolarczyk of Hobart, IN, November 14, 1960 – August 5, 2012

Posted on January 8, 2013 by burns

Mary Elizabeth (nee Evers) Kolarczyk, age 51, of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Andrew Kolarczyk; daughter Kelly (Brad) Snodgrass and son Steven (Michelle) Kolarczyk; grandchildren Emily, Maximus and Brady; mother Theresa Evers; sister Ann (Kevin) Barry, Joan (David) Labahn; brother William (Susan) Evers and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father William R. Evers.

Mary attended Real Life Community Church. She is a graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School, Class of 1978 and Thornton Community College, Class of 1981. She was currently employed at the VNA of Porter County as a registered nurse. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, gardening and DIY projects around the house.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St.,Hobart,IN. Interment at Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart). In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hobart Humane Society,P.O. Box 108,Hobart,IN46342, would be appreciated.

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Barbara Bennell of Hobart, November 30, 1999 – January 6, 2013

Posted on January 8, 2013 by burns

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Phyllis J. Broda of Valparaiso, IN & formerly Hobart, IN, May 16, 1937 – January 3, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by burns

Phyllis Broda (nee Gibson), age 75 of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart, passed away January 3, 2013. She was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1956 and served in the US Navy as a Photographer Third class. She worked for the Hobart Township School System for nearly 20 years, and held several other jobs before retiring. Phyllis’ biggest passion was for animals. She loved volunteering at the Animal Shelter and finding happy homes for loving pets. She and her husband loved their small farm where they raised, rode and boarded horses. Phyllis had a kind and loving soul, generous heart and always gave to others. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Frank and daughter Monica Fraher. She is survived by her son Mark Broda and daughter Michele Broda (Greg Bowman) of Hobart; sisters Rosemary Mahsur and Betty Maldonado; 4 grandchildren Sabrina Broda, Kyle (Misty) Fraher of NC, Chad (Casey) Blankman and Brandy Peterson; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 very special nieces Karla (Dennis) Thomason and Stacy (Dave) Garrett.

Funeral Service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, IN. Friends may visit with Phyllis’ family on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to time of service. Pastor Tom Shanahan officiating.

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Zivan Bukur of Valparaiso, Indiana, January 21, 1958 – January 7, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by burns

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Milan Mitch Uzelac of Merrillville, IN, March 16, 1929 – January 4, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by burns

Milan “Mitch” Uzelac, age 83, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2013. Mitch was born in South Chicago, IL to early Serbian settlers the late Jovo and Milka Uzelac, and became a lifelong resident of the Gary, IN area of Lake County. He retired from Ironworkers Local #395, of which he served as a trustee officer of the Local #395. He received his pin after being a 55 year iron worker in the union. He also was a member of the Hobart Fraternal Order of Eagles #2413. For decades, Mitch was a Gold Card member of the Gary Sportsmen Club. In his younger years, many could recall when Mitch assumed a role in the St. Michaels political club on 11th Avenue in Gary, as well the Golden Gloves boxing club in the late 1950s. He was a member of the Iron Workers Birthday Dinner Club and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Uzelac was preceded in death by his parents: Jovo and Milka Uzelac; son, Michael; and brother, Dusan Drakulich. Mitch is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Margaret (Margie) Uzelac; son, David M. (Deanna) Uzelac; grandchildren: Jason Littleton, Christine (Bobby) Brazil, Kimberly Uzelac, Lisa Uzelac, David Uzelac, Jr., and Michael Uzelac; five great grandchildren; sisters: Sophie Makivich, Mary Christoff, and Ann Stark; brother in laws: Michael, Edward and Paul Puskar and families; sister in laws: Alberta Bronowski, Angela Caldwell, Rosemary Zemlik and families; and many more nieces, nephews, family members and close family friends. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point at 10:00 AM with Father Josheph Vamos officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home with a Pomen Service at 6:00 PM with Very Rev. Marko Matic officiating. For further information, please call Savich & Semplinski Directors at Burns Funeral Home, 219-769-0044.

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Mary Hart of Hobart, IN, March 5, 1918 – January 4, 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013 by burns

Mary Hart, age 94 of Hobart, passed away on January 4, 2013. She was formerly an active member of Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church. She worked for many years as a beautician and enjoyed gardening. Mary was preceded in death by her parents – John and Maria Lazar; 3 husbands – Robert Hart, Lee Steinbrenner and Nick Brandush; son – Dennis Brandush; 3 brothers – Eli, John and Nick Lazar; 2 sisters – Helen Turner and Jean Frum. She is survived by daughter – Janet (James) Franz of FL; son – Barry Steinbrenner of Hobart; daughter-in-law – Sharon Brandush of Hobart; 5 grandchildren – Jason Franz of FL, Jamie Franz of OH, Dawn (Eric) Lindborg of MI; Melissa Lyons of Ft. Wayne and Scott Brandush of Hobart; great-grandchildren – Claire and Leah Lindborg and Emma and Addison Lyons; 2 brothers – Dan Lazar of Valparaiso and Steve Lazar of Hebron; 2 sisters – Minerva Williams of Crown Point and Vicki Mathis of Hebron; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church, 750 W. 61^st Ave., Merrillville, Fr. Thomas Frisby officiating. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart. Friends are invited to meet with Mary’s family on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church or VNA Hospice of Porter County. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Bosiljka Boja Katic of Crown Point, Indiana, May 17, 1936 – January 4, 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013 by burns

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Regina Lavon Lynch of Gary, Indiana, November 7, 1972 – December 31, 2012

Posted on January 3, 2013 by burns

Regina Lavon Lynch, age 40 of Gary, passed away on December 31, 2012. She is survived by 2 loving children – Ashley West and Cherobie Hemphill, Jr.; loving mother – Trina Lynch-Jackson; loving grandparents – Yvonne Johnson and Travis and Dee Buggs; loving uncles – Reginald (Bernadine) Buggs and Etheridge (Latisha) Johnson; loving aunt – Yvette (Kevin) Goode; father, Andre Lamont Lynch; many other loving relatives. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, Rev. Patricia Brown officiating. Friends are invited to meet with Regina’s family on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. www.burnsfuneral.com.

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Misa Kacak of Hammond, IN, November 30, 1999 – December 30, 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by burnspet

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Robert L Bank, Sr. of Lowell, IN, September 27, 1950 – December 30, 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by burns

Robert L. Bank, Sr.. age 62, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Robert retired from B & O CT (CSX) Railroad in Riverdale, IL. Robert enjoyed fishing, running his trains & RC Hobbies, grandchildren, nature walks in his yard, singing and being with his family. Robert was preceded in by his father, John E. Bank and nephew, Eric Latham. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann M. (nee Vargas) Bank; children, Doreen (Jason) Gonzalez, Jennifer (Marty) Estrada, Alaine (Mark) Botts, & Robert (Kathleen) Bank, II; grandchildren, Martin, Alyssa, James, Rian, Macayla, Jaiden, and Robert, III; Mother, Genevieve (nee Plesniak) Bank; brothers & sisters, Karen Bank, John (Roxie) Bank, David (Sylvia) Bank, Laura Wright, Lawrence (Lorraine) Bank, Elizabeth (Todd) Martin, & Edward (Lisa) Bank; 17 nieces & nephews, numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

Friends may visit with Robert’s family on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, going to St. Edward Church, 216 S. Nichols St, Lowell, IN for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Ted Nordquist officiating. Service will terminate at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the St. Anthony Hospice.

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Monthly Archives: January 2013

Mary Elizabeth Kolarczyk of Hobart, IN, November 14, 1960 – August 5, 2012

Barbara Bennell of Hobart, November 30, 1999 – January 6, 2013

Phyllis J. Broda of Valparaiso, IN & formerly Hobart, IN, May 16, 1937 – January 3, 2013

Zivan Bukur of Valparaiso, Indiana, January 21, 1958 – January 7, 2013

Milan Mitch Uzelac of Merrillville, IN, March 16, 1929 – January 4, 2013

Mary Hart of Hobart, IN, March 5, 1918 – January 4, 2013

Bosiljka Boja Katic of Crown Point, Indiana, May 17, 1936 – January 4, 2013

Regina Lavon Lynch of Gary, Indiana, November 7, 1972 – December 31, 2012

Misa Kacak of Hammond, IN, November 30, 1999 – December 30, 2012

Robert L Bank, Sr. of Lowell, IN, September 27, 1950 – December 30, 2012