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Charles Kollar Obituary

CHARLES KOLLAR EAST CHICAGO, IN Charles Kollar, age 86, of East Chicago passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He is survived by one son, Charles (Linda) Kollar of Valparaiso; one daughter, Lydia (Louie) Mysse of Libby, MT; five grandchildren: Charles, Kevin, Tony, Tina and Louie, Jr.; sister-in-law, Helen (Zoltan) Hengal of Highland; one brother and one sister in Czechoslovakia; niece, Maria (Jerry) Heer of Crete, IL; and nephew, Robert Hengal of Japan. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago with Rev. Alphonse Skerl officiating. Burial at St. John Cemetery in Hammond. Visitation at the Fife Funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday. Rosary 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Charles retired from LaSalle Steel Co. He was a former council member at Holy Trinity Hungarian Church in East Chicago and an avid bowler.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2008.

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Brian Taylor

October 19, 2008

We will miss Charlie so much. We always enjoyed visiting with him. We have arranged for a Mass to be offered for him at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, in Assisi, Italy.

Brian and Yoko Taylor, Scottsdale, AZ.

The Bells

October 5, 2008

Charlie(Uncle Charlie), our deepest sympathies are with you. Your father was always a breath of fresh air and always made us smile. He will be greatly missed by all. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. We love you.

-Terry, Pattie, M, B, N, C, V and P

Linda Gerard

October 5, 2008

Lydia, I'm thinking of you and your family right now as the Rosary begins. I love the picture of your dad in his black & white sweater. His smile is contagious. He will live on through your own smiles.
I love you and pray that you will be comforted by the wonderful memories of your father.

Mike and Denise McCracken

October 4, 2008

Just want you all to know we care and love you.

Denene Prugh

October 4, 2008

Charlie and Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Love to you both,
Denene

Keiko Tamura

October 4, 2008

Extending my love and deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Summer 2007

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Uncle Charlie and Helen

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Christmas

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Uncle Charlie with Keiko

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Uncle Charlie with the Kresels

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Uncle Charlie with Brian and Yoko

Robert Hengal

October 4, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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