John J. Latko

John Latko Obituary

JOHN J. LATKO HAMMOND, IN
John J. Latko, age 94, of Hammond, passed away at home with his loving sons holding his hands at his side on Wednesday December 18, 2013. He is survived by loving sons: John A. Latko of Hammond and David W. (Janice) Latko of Mokena, IL; dearest grandchildren: Tiffany O. Latko and David W. Latko Jr. of Mokena, IL; brother-in- law, John (Jean) Chorba; nieces: Carol Miskowiez and Bonnie Campos; and nephew, Robert Latko. Preceded in death by loving wives: Violet A. Latko of 29 years and Genevieve Latko of 25 years; fond brother, Andrew (Margarite) Latko; two nephews: Richard Latko and Neal Hanson; two nieces: Kathy Mills and Shirley Parsely; and sisters-in-law: Lillian (John) Keene and Lois (Joe) Scieska. John Latko was born in East Chicago, IN in 1919. He graduated from East Chicago Washington High School. John was a Pearl Harbor survivor while serving as a marine on the USS West Virginia in World War II. He was past president of the Local Chapter 2 Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. John was a past member of the Hammond Exchange Club and former member of the American Legion Post 369 in East Chicago. He was a former owner and operator of Johnny’s Tap in East Chicago and owner of Rainbow Court Hotel in Hammond, Louisiana. John retired from Mercantile National Bank after 30 years of service. He was a fun loving father and grandfather, a great dancer, and loved to travel - including the annual December 7th Pearl Harbor ceremonies in Honolulu Hawaii. John was a resident of Hammond for over 50 years. He worked hard, loved his family dearly, and was so proud of each of them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and will live forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 9:00 a.m at Burn-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave. in Hammond, IN. A Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Church (corner of Russell and Hohman) in Hammond, IN at 10:00 a.m. with Father Richard Orlinski celebrating the mass. Burial will be at St. Joseph St. John Cemetery in Hammond. Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Post 369 will post colors at 6:00 p.m. The Indiana Chapter of Pearl Harbor Sons and Daughters will have a service at 5:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his loving memory. www.burnskish.com

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Published by The Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Latko

12 Entries

carolyn Carter

February 16, 2014

Dear Jonny and David I'm so sorry to hear about uncle Johns.passing may he rest in peace with my aunt Violet. Much love to my big cousins. Carolyn

Deborah Wood

January 29, 2014

John, thank you for sharing your dad's time and legacy with me over the years. I enjoyed meeting him and see you've inherited his kindness, ethics and humor. You and your family have many happy memories and friends to give you current and future comfort. May God bless and guide you.

Mark Duich

December 22, 2013

John,

My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. You were very blessed to have your dad for all these years. Keep his memory alive and remember him for all the good things he did for you.

Michael Irvine

December 22, 2013

REST IN PEACE JOHN, My sympathies to his Family, I worked John at the the Bank many years ago.

Fred Baginski

December 22, 2013

John and Dave,
My condolences on your loss.

December 22, 2013

The Morrow family extend our condolences to a great employee, friend and American. God Bless John Latko....

Jessica Lugo

December 21, 2013

I am so thankful to have gotten to hear some of the amazing Pearl Harbor stories and gotten to know about all the the things you have accomplished. May you rest in peace great uncle John

Carole Miskowicz

December 21, 2013

Dear cousins John, David and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. He was a great example to me as a father figure in my younger years. I have such fond memories of him and Aunt Vi including back in Louisiana. May we all find comfort at this time of sorrow knowing he is now with our Lord and in a much better peaceful place. He will be truly missed by all. Carole, Tom, Michael & Kimberly.

jim arges

December 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rich Dominiak

December 21, 2013

"God Rest John"
We,the members of the Lansing Veterans Memorial Honor Guard remember John at our ceremonies & instramental in using us at the Munster Hosp. Pearl Harbor day ceremonies.

Jim & Janet Bercik

December 21, 2013

Dear John & David,
Jim and I extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. Your dad was one very special person. WE enjoyed his humor, wit, and ever present sense of being a Pearl Harbor Veteran. He gave much and shared all with many.
May God bless you and your family. Your father shared his love and so may you continue to share his love of everything.
Blessings and hugs to all of you.

December 21, 2013

Dan and I are so very sad to hear of your dad's passing. We will not be able to be with you during the wake or service, but please know we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. A donation to the Food Bank of NWIndiana will be made in his name. Love to you and your family. Monica and Daniel Hoffman

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