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Carolyn Halas Obituary
Carolyn L. Halas (nee Skowronski)
Dec. 13, 1943 - Feb. 14, 2021
HAMMOND, IN - Carolyn L. Halas (nee Skowronski) age 77, of Hammond, entered into the house of her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
She is survived by two sons: Deacon Michael (Bobbie) Halas and David (Debbie) Halas; three grandchildren: Jessica, Michelle and David; four great grandchildren; a host of dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Michael and Helen Skowronski; and the love of her life Kenneth W. Halas.
Carolyn was born in East Chicago and grew up in Hammond. She was proudly retired from the Hammond Police Department where she served as the longest Civilian Evidence Technician. Carolyn coached girls' volleyball and basketball at OLPH school, was a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts pack 212 and was a team mom for Hessville Little League among many other community services. She loved to volunteer her time with the children's fingerprint program for the Hammond Police. Carolyn was an avid Chicago Bears and Notre Dame football fan. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Friends are invited to meet with the family for visitation on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., a prayer vigil will be offered at 7:00 p.m.at BOCKEN FUNERAL HOME, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hammond, (Hessville). Morning prayers will be offered at Bocken Funeral Home on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 9640 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN with Father Brian Chadwick celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Both face mask and social distancing will be required at each. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
For more information contact BOCKEN FUNERAL HOME at 219-844-1600 or www.bockenfunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Halas
Maryjo Quarles
February 21, 2021
Memory Eternal!
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Michael, at this time.
Maria Teneyuca
February 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to you Deacon Mike Mike and family.
Mary Ellen (Knight) Maddox
February 18, 2021
Sending condolences to the family. I was a classmate of Carolyn’s at Bishop Noll (61).
Emil Gracuky
February 18, 2021
Saddened by Carol passing, was a staple in the community that thought much of her. Go Packers.
Donation: Salvation Army
Alice Jadrych
February 17, 2021
My sympathy to you David and Michael. Prayers for you and your families at this sad time.
Joyce Oboy
February 17, 2021
My sympathy to the Halas family.
Kathy Vanek
February 17, 2021
Mike and Bobbie, you and your family have my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for the passing of your mother. Love to you both.
Kathy
Paula & Greg Kraus
February 17, 2021
Mike(Bobbie), David(Debbie) and families:
Again, deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of your mother, grandma and great grandma.
Always ready and willing to step in and help others.
Love and peace,
Paula & Greg Kraus
Penny Pennington
February 17, 2021
What a joy to have known Carol. We had such good times working together at HPD. RIP friend
Diana Cook, Portage
February 16, 2021
To the sons and grandchildren, your mother/grandmother was proud of each of your individual accomplishments and shared your success stories with everyone she knew. Lots of good times and memories of this proud Polish woman. Tremendously hard worker. I can't believe there's any Hammond long-timers whose paths haven't run across Carol. The best parties and social gatherings in her entertainment room. I'll remember how she lit up blocks on Marshall with fireworks when the Bears won Super Bowl. Her spirit taken from us way too early. Wish we could be at the wake, but COVID concerns keeps us away.
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