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Our family with miss him. He treated my mother as well as her best friend since kindergarten. I met him at my mom’s friend funeral. I was surprised to see a doc at a funeral. I remember talking with him in the hospital and he was such a great listener. He told the nurses exactly what needed to happen. He was always respectful. We will miss him and he is in our prayers!!
October 04, 2025
He was so compassionate and caring giving his patients the very best of care. I will miss him. My prayers for him and is family/loved ones
Sandra OConnor Funk
October 04, 2025 | St John, IN | Acquaintance
Legend!!!
Zoran Markovic
October 03, 2025 | Schererville
I am very sorry to hear of his passing he was very nice and very passionate about his work. When I would go in for my check up he would ask me how I thought I was doing. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences to his family and staff.
LaSanya Walls
October 01, 2025 | Gary, IN
Hi Brinda, aunty and family- As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Usha Srikumar
September 22, 2025 | Peoria, IL | Friend
Sincere condolences to his family. He was kind and always had a smile for you. We always had a good conversation and he will be missed. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Annette Portis
September 17, 2025
Bala was a friend I had known from my college days. He loved playing football and chatting with friends. He was a very intelligent guy who grasped the nuances of complex oncology work more than most, I know. I loved the fact that he was calm and measured during conversations. He had his way of putting forward his points in a very confident but equally considerate manner so as to not hurt the feelings of others. He was a great listener. He always had time to not just ask the question but...
Sakthi Vel
September 15, 2025 | Friend
Dear Babu, it's been a pleasure and privilege working with you in the same office. Whenever I would refer patients to you, I would always share my trust in your medical expertise, your wonderful empathetic personality and let them know that they will be well taken care of in your capable hands. I'll sorely miss your loud, boisterous greeting across the hall saying, "HOW ARE YOU MADAM", bringing a bright smile to my face. You'll be missed deeply both as a friend and a dear colleague. Praying...
Chandana Vavilala
September 09, 2025 | Munster, IN | Friend
I too one of his patients for the past six years. He was always bubbly kind and had a great spirit when times for a cancer patient did not feel bubbly. His legacy will live on through his family, friends and his patients. May our Lord bring everyone comfort and peace at this time
Mary Puente
September 08, 2025 | East Chicago, IN | Friend
Dr. Balagopal Karumathil Keralavarma, affectionately known as Babu, aged 55, passed away Monday September 1st, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Anitha, his three children Mallika, Arjun, and Manjari, his mother Githa, and his sister Brinda.
Babu was born in Washington D.C. on February 13, 1970 to Githa Keralavarma and the late Kochunny Keralavarma. He was raised in Chennai, India and was an avid soccer player in his youth. He attended medical school at Madras Medical College in Chennai, India where he served as both the Sports Secretary and Captain of the Soccer Team. Babu completed his Internal Medicine residency and Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Babu was a board-certified medical Oncologist/Hematologist practicing for 25 years in Northwest Indiana. He specialized in compassionate treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders and has touched the lives of many. He was passionate about his work and did everything he could for everybody – consulting for loved ones and strangers alike thousands of miles away all over the world. Babu loved his family and friends dearly. Going out to family dinners, watching action movies, and cracking open a beer (or two) with his best friends were amongst his favorite activities.
In loving memory, friends and family are invited to attend a visitation and pay their respects
On Saturday, September 6th, 2025
From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (central time)
At The Solan Pruzin Funeral Home
14 Kennedy Ave,
Schererville, IN 46375.
The cremation rites will be held privately with close family after the visitation.
Your presence, prayers, and fond memories will be of great comfort to the family during this time as we gather to celebrate a man so loved and a life so beautifully lived.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to https://www.stjude.org a cause that was very important to him.
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