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Edward Vanek Obituary
Edward J. Vanek
SCHERERVILLE, IN - Edward J. Vanek age 77, passed away March 7, 2021.
He is survved by his three loving children: Edward (Cynthia) Vanek, Loreen (Todd) Eichenberger and Kristen (Lee) Damron; grandchildren: Edward, Brittany (Mitch), Kaitlyn, James, Peyton, Corey, Cameron, Lauren and Caden; sister, Delores (Rich) Kumicich; devoted friend, Darlene Harris.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville with Rev. Peter Muha officiating. At rest Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to visit with Edward's family on Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the LINCOLN RIDGE FUNERAL HOME, 7607 W. Lincoln Hwy., Schererville (Rt. 30 east of Cline Ave). COVID-19 protocal, masks required.
Ed was a former Lansing Police Officer and he retired from School District 215. He was the Owner/Operator of Ed Vanek & Sons Painting.
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Michelle Ramirez
March 5, 2022
It feels like yesterday that Ed has gone to heaven. Our hearts are very heavy. We moved to Yukon Ok last August for better weather etc. We hope all of you are remaining the same loving family. We Love you all. We Love you Ed, forever.
Effie Kanellakes
March 15, 2021
I worked with Ed at the T. F. Science and Tech Center. Our working relationship quickly became a friendship. He cared not just about the building but just as much about the students and staff. I will miss him.
Evelyn Kovacik
March 14, 2021
Kris, I´m so sorry to hear, my sympathy goes out to you & your family.
Vince Janes and Family
March 12, 2021
Rip Eddie. You will be missed. We shared a lot of good times growing up.
Love Ace
Ken and Lory Brescia
March 12, 2021
Ed was a great friend, we had some good times together at District 215 with our lunches and many dinners together. You couldn´t ask for a better friend to work with. he would go to no ends to help R.I.P. My friend.
Carl Carol Bachman
March 12, 2021
Good friend for many years
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wilhite
March 12, 2021
Ed was such a gentleman and loyal friend. He will be missed. We offer our deepest condolences for his loss. Bless Ed and his wonderful family.
Terri Pierce
March 11, 2021
Ed was a caring and wonderful person. May you Rest In Peace
Michelle & Oscar Ramirez
March 11, 2021
Many prayers & hugs to the entire Vanek family. Ed will forever be in our hearts & memories. We feel the sudden huge loss. Our deepest condolences & we are here for all of you.
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