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Matthew Petrak Obituary

MATTHEW "MATT" R. PETRAK WHITING, IN Matthew "Matt" R. Petrak, Sr., age 69, of Whiting, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Yvonne S. Petrak nee Boldin. Loving father of Anastasia (Bryan) Cole, I. Beloved brother of Timothy Petrak and Kathleen A. Petrak Proud grandfather of Jasmine Kennedy, Austin Tallent, Jaden Cole, Chaz Cole, Bryan Cole, II, and Alyssa Cole. Dear friend to his dog Cooper. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew J. Petrak, Sr. and Catherine F. Petrak nee Bajac. Matt graduated from Whiting High School with the Class of 1966. He loved fishing and watching sports. Matt was loved by many and will be missed by more. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of Service at 12:00 Noon at OWENS- RUZICH FUNERAL HOME, 816 - 119th St., corner of (Rt. 41) Calumet Ave. at 119th St., Whiting, IN with Rev. C. James Facklam, Pastor officiating. Interment St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society Calumet Area. For further information regarding services, please contact OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME at 219-659-0417 or 219- 659-0018 or visit our web site at: www.owensruzichfuneral home.com
Published by The Times on May 11, 2017.

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