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Carl Tomich Obituary
Carl Joseph Tomich of Calumet City, died on March 8, 2025, after an extended illness. He was 96 years-old.
Originally from Hegewisch, IL, he was one of nine children born to Anton and Mary (Kovacich) Tomich. He worked at Republic Steel as a machinist until his retirement. Carl married Valeria (nee Block) Myers in 1969 and took pride in being a homeowner, gardener and fisherman. He is survived by his step-daughters, Jamae Myers and Janelle (late William) Keegan and four granddaughters, Abigail, Alyssa, Olivia and Valerie Keegan. He is also survived by his brother, Donald, sister-in-law, Marge Tomich as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at St Joseph parish in Hammond In. Visitation will be held 10:00 am, Mass at 11:00 am, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately following.
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Wally
March 27, 2025
Thanks for everything, Uncle Tonto.
Ruthie
March 18, 2025
Ruth Babusch
March 18, 2025
Sincere appreciation
to those who cared
for my Uncle Carl.
I remember my Uncle Carl, known to many as "Tonto," being a delightful man of a number of talents and interests.
Two of them were his humorous storytelling and his success as a videographer. His "funny family histories" were informative as well as entertaining. And his collection of home-movies-turned-videos keep me grateful that he was so creative and so generous in sharing visual histories with his extended family.
Loved by many, our Uncle Tonto will always be remembered.
- Ruthie
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