Kevin P Galka

Kevin P Galka obituary, Valparaiso, IN

Kevin P Galka

Kevin Galka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Kevin Galka Obituary Kevin Patrick Galka, 47, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born March 13, 1977 in Hobart, Indiana the son of Mark and Shirley (Belsha) Galka. Kevin worked at Cleveland Cliffs for 27 years and was a member of USW Local 6787. Surviving are his daughters, Emily (Jake Osburn) Galka and Kaile (Chris Newhard) Galka, his father Mark Gregory (Maria) Galka, brothers Chris (Pam) Galka and Eric (Amanda) Galka, sisters Carrie (Josh) Kietzman, Kelly (Jeff) Zemburski and Katie (Vincent) Rinas, and former spouse Stefanie Burrell. Also surviving are 15 nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is his mother Shirley Jo (Matt) Murphy and his grandparents Tadeusz and Alice Galka and William "Doc" and Ruth Belsha. Kevin was a staunch liberal, an avid White Sox fan and a devoted father. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2024 at the Hobart Community Center from 4:00-8:00PM with a prayer service at 5:30PM.
Services
Memorial Gathering
Friday
January 3, 2025
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hobart Community Center
111 E Old Ridge Rd
Hobart, IN 46342
Prayer Service
Friday
January 3, 2025
5:30 PM
Hobart Community Center
111 E Old Ridge Rd
Hobart, IN 46342 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Kevin, please visit our Tree Store.

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