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Martin Hlavaty Obituary
Martin Hlavaty, age 85, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008 at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Hammond. He is survived by two children: daughter, Pam Hlavaty Hutsenpiller; and son, Terry (Renee) Hlavaty; five wonderful grandsons: Scott Hutsenpiller, Rodney (Nancy) Hutsenpiller, Dustin, Adam and Greg Hlavaty; one great-granddaughter, Kaylie Starkey; one brother, Nick (Elsie) Hlavaty; several nieces and nephews; devoted caregiver, Barkhsad "Chogy" Enkhbaatar. Martin joins in Heaven, his cherished wife of 59 glorious years, Carol N. Hlavaty (nee Prince), who preceded him in death in 2006; four sisters: Mary, Helen, Annie and Julia; and one brother, John. Martin proudly served our country in the Army during WWII as a recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with Two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal and the American Theater Ribbon. He faithfully served the Lord for the past 47 years as a devoted member of Christian Fellowship Church where he served on the Mission Committee as a Deacon, past Financial Secretary, an Usher and member of the Mens class. Martin retired from Inland Steel in 1981 after 40 years of service. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hammond (Hessville), IN with Pastor Michael Matiscik officiating. Burial to follow at Ridgelawn-Mount Mercy Cemetery in Gary. Friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Martin Hlavaty to Christian Fellowship Church, 605-165th Street, Hammond, IN 46324 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 would be appreciated. For information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600.
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Terri Boric
October 16, 2008
Dear Pam and family,
Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God guide you through this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Terri Boric
Nick Hlavaty
October 15, 2008
Uncle Marty was a wonderful, gentle man who always treated the people he met with love and respect. He was more than an uncle. He was a very good friend to me. I will miss him always as he leaves us and joins Auntie Carol in God's house.
Mary Lumley
October 14, 2008
Pam, Renee and family; My sincere sympathy to Marty's family. His memory will be cherished, what a long list of life's accomplishments he lived. I remember him as a sweet gental spirit and a loving father, grandfather and husband.
The angels will be rejoicing in heaven as he enters those pearly gates and is reunited with the love of his life, Carol.
Mary Lumley Lynwood, Illinois
Leslee (Saboff) Ross
October 14, 2008
Terry, sorry to hear about your father, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Herm and Kris Hoge
October 14, 2008
Our great memories of Marty will last forever. Our sincere sympathy to all of Marty's cherished family.
Sandi Golonka
October 13, 2008
Renee,Terry and sons,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sure you know though I cannot be there in person, I am with you in spirit (and Jim will be there for both of us).
Warmest regards
John Boguslawski
October 13, 2008
Renee: Both Beverly and I want to extend our sympathy to you and Terry's and his family at the loss of Terry's father. We hope that the family can find comfort in the memory of a life well lived and we will offer our prayers for the healing of your grief.
John R. Boguslawski
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