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Mark Bahun Obituary

MARK BAHUN Portage, Indiana Age 92, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008. Mark was a retired foreman at United States Steel, Gary Works. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Crown Point. He was a member of Dunes Masonic Lodge in Portage, Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, Glen Park Izaak Walton League, and he was past president of B.A.S.E. Credit Union. He was preceded in death by son, Walter Jerry Bahun, and 2 sisters, Mary Tarpo and Rose Wozniak. Survived by wife, Lucy; 2 daughters, Carole (Kenneth) Waters of Monticello, KY, and Judith (Bernard) Lavery of Bluffton, SC; 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother, Walter (Estelle) Bahun of Maryville, TN; 1 sister, Ann (Ted) Sikora of Albany, GA; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville. Rev. Mark Wilkins, officiating. Burial Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Masonic service Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be given to Porter County VNA Hospice or a charity of your choice. www.geisenfuneral.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2008.

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Ashley Wozniak Nelson

July 16, 2008

I am sure Mark's sister (my Nana) Rose is hanging out with her brother. The Bahun family is in our thoughts and prayers. I am glad my Uncle Al was able to attend to represent the Wozniak Family.

Kenneth Kurowski

July 14, 2008

So sad to hear of Mark's passing. My sister (Nancy Kurowski Doidge), and I wish to pass along our condolences to Mrs. Bahun, as well as Carole and Judy. Mark was more than just a neighbor, always willing to help in any way that he could. Many fond memorys of growing up on Connecticut Street. All was well , hearing Mark whistleing wherever he went. May he rest in peace.

Helen Vukobratic

July 13, 2008

Dear Lucy, Just saw on my computer that Mark passed away. I have many memories when you two came to mom & dad's home. You have my heartfelt sympathy. God love you.
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Kathy O'Keefe

July 13, 2008

Dear Aunt Lucy,

What can I say except you both had a long run and a really great life together. Uncle Mark was a very special Uncle to me and I shall never forget him. A "chinny chin chin" will always hold a special memory for me. He was a fun, passionate, an avid reader, jokster, an very loving Uncle. We love you!
I will see you at the Tuesday service.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Your Niece, Kathy (Gray) O'Keefe, Pat O'Keefe (Husband) Kevin and Kyle (our children).

Suzanne Quenette

July 13, 2008

Aunt Lucy, I was saddened to hear of Uncle Mark's passing. Even though it has been many years since I have had the pleasure of seeing him, I will always remember him as a favorite uncle from my childhood. I pray that you will find strength and solace in your many memories of your lives together. Love, Suzanne

Cookie Zajkowski-Tichonchuk

July 13, 2008

Dear Lucy, I was saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I will always remember him as a great neighbor and being active in the Little League. I'm happy that I did get to see him and you a few years back while visiting in Gary.

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