Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Dorothy Lopat Obituary
Dorothy Lopat (nee Bejgrowicz)
MERRILLVILLE, IN -Dorothy Lopat (nee Bejgrowicz) of Merrillville and formerly a longtime resident of Crown Point; passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020.
She is survived by her four children: Carol (Vinnie) Vrotny, Joseph (Agata) Lopat, Mary (Dennis) Pax, and Dr. Peter (Bey) Lopat; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband, Joseph; siblings: Cora Stok, Vicky Nemeth, and Anthony Briggs.
Dorothy was a longtime member of St Mary's Catholic Church. She retired as an office manager from St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point with over 25 years of service. Dorothy enjoyed the outdoors, especially the wildlife, plants, and flowers in her yard. She also loved to read and write. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Family and friends may gather at PRUZIN & LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE (811 E. Franciscan Dr, Crown Point) on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 8:45-9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church (321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point) at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Pat Kalich officiating. At rest: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Please remember, due to recently enacted state measures, masks MUST be worn while attending her visitation and services. Please bring a mask.
Please visit www.pruzinfuneralservice.com to express online condolences and view online obituary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Lopat
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Lopat's name
Memorial Events
for Dorothy Lopat
Aug
22
Memorial Gathering
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Pruzin & Little Funeral Service - Crown Point811 E. Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
Funeral services provided by:
Pruzin & Little Funeral Service - Crown Point811 E. Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
How to support Dorothy'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 Dorothy Lopat'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
