Photo courtesy of Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory - Schererville
May you rest in Peace and may the Lord's perpetual light shine upon your soul as you dwell in God's eternal paradise. You're a wonderful Great Grandmother, Grandmother, and Mother to an amazing man.
James Bogner
October 16, 2025
Our deepest symptom to you Jason and your family. Your Mom was very special.
Bob and Aggie Adams
Agnes Adams
October 15, 2025 | Dyer, IN | Friend
Mr Wally, you have our deepest condolences.
Deirdre (Buffye) and Ej Coy
October 15, 2025 | Merrillville, IN | Neighbor
Wally, Darlene had a kind and loving soul that will be missed by all of us that loved her. One can only smile imagining the Heavenly reunion she is having with her Mama and our loved ones! May she rest in everlasting peace
Janice Lesniak-Snuckel
October 14, 2025 | Lutz, FL | Family
My condolences Jason and to your family.
Richard Taylor
October 14, 2025 | Northport, FL | Friend
Our Darlene! You were a beauty in every sense of the word. Thank you for always being so kind and loving. I will miss you with all my heart. ♥ God has another Angel!
Lynn Winkler
October 13, 2025 | Lafayette, IN | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cindy Degard
October 13, 2025 | Seymour, IN | Family
Wally, I am so sorry to hear that Darlene has passed away. You have my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family .
Cynthia Degard
October 13, 2025 | Seymour, IN | Family
Darlene F. Gore (nee DeGard)
Age 78, formerly of Hammond, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
She is survived by her dear love of 40 years, Walter Lesniak; loving son, Jason (Tracy) Gore, precious grandchildren; Cody (Brie) Gore and Chris Ruiz; great-grandchildren, Claire, Reid and Graham. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and John DeGard; brothers, Joseph (late, Stella) DeGard and James (still living, Cindy) DeGard.
Darlene grew up in Hammond and graduated from Hammond Tech High School, Class of 1965. She was formerly affiliated with Amelia’s Market and Cooking, later retired in Winfield. Darlene cherished spending time with her grandchildren and had a special love for shopping—especially purses.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Solan – Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, Indiana. Funeral will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: hopsicecalumet.org.
Darlene will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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