Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Wanda Horak Obituary
Wanda J. Horak (Michalski) passed away November 20, 2007 at age 89 at Whispering Pines, Valparaiso, IN. Wanda was born in Hammond, IN on February 10, 1918 to the late John and Valarie (Krysinski) Maka. She graduated from Hammond High School. Wanda married Edward J. Michalski on July 4, 1939 and together they operated a grocery store in Gary for many years. They moved to Valparaiso in 1974. Wanda taught music for a number of years at St. Paul School. Wanda was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and choir in Valparaiso. She was a former member of St. Mary Church and choir in Hammond and St. Mary of the Lake Church and choir in Miller. She was also a member of the Polish National Alliance in Chicago and an amateur radio operator, N9FPU. Wanda loved her family and performing music. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Wanda is survived by one son, Donald (Ann) Michalski of Madison, WI; two grandsons: Frank (Sarah) Spanopoulos of Corydon, IN and Edward (Amy) Spanopoulos of Valparaiso, IN; one granddaughter, Lisa (Mark) Danielson of Minneapolis, MN; one sister, Valarie (John) Kondra of Hammond, IN; one brother, Thaddeus (Patricia) Maka of Schererville, IN; one son-in-law, James (Helen) Spanopoulos of Valparaiso, IN; four great-grandchildren: James, Morgan and Madison Spanopoulos, and Mathias Danielson. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Edward J. Michalski and Harry Horak; daughter, Donna Spanopoulos; and sister, Chestine Golarz. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from the Dykes Funeral Home for an 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, IN. Rev. Joseph Pawlowski, Presider and Msgr. F.J. Melevage, Con-Celebrant. Interment at St. Paul Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. wake service at the Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice. Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc. (219) 462-3125.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wanda Horak
4 Entries
Lisa Danielson
December 2, 2007
We will miss you so much Baba. You brought so much to our lives. Love you and miss you.
Your Grandaughter
Roger Smith
November 26, 2007
Roger & I remember Wanda's beautiful voice well at St. Paul's. She was a dear friend and hostess at Center Homemaker's meetings. What a wonderful life she had! Roger and Sue Smith
Ruth Lemster
November 25, 2007
Wanda is especially missed by her tablemates at Pines Village. We enjoyed hearing her love for her family and life experiences. She loved the musical presentations here and I will never hear a polka again without thinking of her.
robert and alicia mcgill
November 25, 2007
We are so sad to here of Wanda's passing.She was so full of life and stories.She loved her family and extended that love to her friends.And,everone was her friend.We are sure she is singing in heaven.We will miss our neighbor.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Wanda Horak's name
Memorial Events
for Wanda Horak
Funeral services provided by:
Dykes Funeral Home, Inc.2305 North Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
How to support Wanda's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Wanda Horak's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
