Edward E. Pawlus of Crown Point, IN , August 9, 1925 – January 28, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by burns

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John W. Wacnik of Crown Point, IN , June 8, 1940 – January 29, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by burns

John Walter Wacnik, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Highland, IN and Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. John was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School, Class of 1958 and Ohio State University. He was a member and Training Instructor for Sheet Metal Union Local 20; was a Certified Welding Inspector; and a member of PAL-Political Action League. His jobs included, Jr Toy; Union Tank; Gravers; Woodmar Welding; the Sheet Metal Workers, Local 20 and the National Training Fund. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Joseph Wacnik. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Wacnik; his daughters, Justine W. (Roger B.) Ward and Jacquelyn Wacnik, and son Brian Wacnik.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN. Rev. Peter Muha officiating.

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Stephen J Grdina of Crown Point, IN, December 17, 1933 – January 27, 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by burns

Stephen Jacob Grdina, age 79, of Crown Point, IN, previously of Hammond, IN, died peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2013. Steve graduated from Whiting High School class of 1951. Steve worked in real estate, the steel industry, and eventually became a talented Electrical Designer, working on a multitude of large construction projects in the Chicago area including Ohare and Midway airports as well as the Chicago Deep Well and McCormick Place just to name a few. Steve was a past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus Coronata Council 3806 in Calumet City, IL, and for many years the treasurer for the Holy Name Society at St. Andrew the Apostle church, also in Calumet City. Steve’s passions were playing Bluegrass and Tamburitza music. Steve learned to build Tamburitza instruments from Milan Opachich and built and repaired instruments for many people over the years. Steve founded and wrote the Tamburitza Newsletter and wrote a book on how to build Tamburitza instruments. Although riddled with arthritis, he was also an excellent artist. His great sense of humor stayed with him until the end. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ada (nee Cravens), his parents, Violet Sasek and John Grdina, and his brother John Grdina. He is survived by his 4 children: Carrie (Paul) Clark of San Carlos, CA, Laura (Doug) McMorris of Valparaiso, IN, Steve (Lisa) Grdina of Crown Point, IN, Ada (Joe) White of Valparaiso, IN, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Liz (Ed) Fritz of Whiting, IN, Mary (Rich) Troksa of Munster, IN, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013. Memorial service will be held on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas J. Mischler officiating. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Faye L Lynch of Crown Point, IN, November 24, 1938 – January 26, 2013

Posted on January 28, 2013 by burns

Faye L. Lynch, age 81, of Crown Point, formerly of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013, after a courageous two-month battle with cancer. Born in Knowles, WI, and raised in Oconomowoc, WI, Faye lived in Northwest Indiana for the past 50 years.

Married to Joseph F. Lynch (deceased) for 57 years, survived by 3 children: Karen (Thomas) Pavel of LOFS, Patty (Greg) Adams of Pittsburgh, PA, and Joseph (Tammy) Lynch of Valparaiso, IN: 6 grandchildren: Greg (Maggie) Adams of Cambridge, MA, Leah (Matt) Thon of LOFS, Michael (fiancee Kristin) Adams of Glen Allen, VA, Kimberly (Robert) Rabelhofer of LOFS, Patrick Adams of Richmond, VA, and Matthew Lynch of Valparaiso, IN; two great-grandsons: Will Adams of Cambridge, MA and Eli Thon of LOFS; one sister, Joyce Stroessner of Hartland, WI, brother Leon Hoff of Alvin, WI; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Joseph, daughter Lisa Marie and brother Kenneth Hoff. She was a dear friend to many.

She was a member of SSPP Catholic Church, Merrillville, LOFS Keenagers, LOFS Garden Club and St. Joan of Arc ARCS Club. Faye enjoyed gardening, golfing, playing bridge and watching sports.

Friends may visit with Faye’s family at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 5885 Harrison St., Merrillville, IN. Rev. Joseph E.Vamos officiating. Mrs. Lynch will lie in state at the church from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. (time of services). Interment will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Faye’s honor to VNA Hospice and Hospice Center, c/o VNA Foundation, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

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Faye Laverne Lynch of Crown Point, IN, November 24, 1931 – January 26, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by burns

She was a member of SSPP Catholic Church, Merrillville, LOFS Keenagers, LOFS Garden Club and St. Joan of Arc ARCS Club. Faye enjoyed gardening, golfing, playing bridge and watching sports.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Faye’s honor to VNA Hospice and Hospice Center, c/o VNA Foundation, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Faye L. Lynch of Crown Point, IN, November 24, 1931 – January 26, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by burns

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Faye Laverne Lynch of Crown Point, IN, November 30, 1999 – January 26, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by burns

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Faye Laverne Lyncy of Crown Point, IN, November 30, 1999 – January 26, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by burns

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Alyssa Marie Mathas of Hobart, IN, December 24, 1993 – January 23, 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by burns

Alyssa Marie Mathas, age 19, a lifelong resident of Hobart, ascended to Heaven January 23, 2013, following her courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was a member of Hobart High School Class of 2012. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Blanche Mathas, and cousin, Kenny Gillespie. Alyssa is survived by her mother, Debbie (Randy Thomas) Mathas, father, Donald Mathas; brothers, Michael (Samantha) Mathas, Daniel Mathas; sisters, Julia Mathas, Hailey Mathas; step-brothers, Randy Thomas, Jr., Brett Thomas, all of Hobart; maternal grandparents Arsin and Voskresija Kutanovski, of Crown Point, loving aunt to Evalena Mathas, and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may visit with Alyssa’s family on Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, IN. Funeral Service Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John Starr officiating. Interment at Graceland Cemetery.

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Anthony N Pampalone of Crown Point, IN, April 1, 1930 – January 22, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by burns

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Anthony N. “Tony” Pampalone, age 82, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on January 22, 2013. Anthony attended Froebel High School and was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1948. He held an Indiana Real Estate Broker’s License until 1996. He worked for the Gary Community School Corporation for 39 years as a Carpenter, then locksmith, then Foreman of Carpenter’s Department. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army-Korean War.

He was a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and Carpenter’s Local #1005. Anthony was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic & Agatha Pampalone, his brothers, Leo & M.J Pampalone, sisters Lucy Deluise & Rosalie Fedorchak. He is survived by his wife of

56 years, Marianne Pampalone, 2 sons, Mark J. (Catherine) Pampalone of Stevensville, MI and Anthony N. (Jamie) Pampalone, Jr. of Lowell, IN; daughter, Joy (Richard) Lundstrom of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren, Nicholas and Carolyn of Stevensville, MI, Alexandria, Jacob, and Sam of Lowell, IN. sister, Gasparine Pampalone; brothers, Sam, Nick, Dominic (Judy), & Angelo (Priscilla); and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with Anthony’s family on Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Directly at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville, Indiana. Rev. Peter Muha officiating. Service will terminate at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center.

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