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Eric Valko Obituary
Eric James Valko
SCHERERVILLE, IN - James Valko age 36, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving and devoted parents, Thomas and Sharon Valko.
Also survived by uncle, Doug (Sonja) Sanders; auntie, Cynthia (Rainer) Ropers and many cousins and dear friends.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Milton and Irene Sanders and Andrew and Geraldine Valko and his best canine friend, Jakers.
Eric was born May 19, 1983 and was a graduate of Lake Central High School. He furthered his education at Columbia College of Chicago and IUN to eventually start his own business as an IT Technician. As an organ donor, Eric was the first to be honored with the Gift of Hope Walk at Franciscan Health Dyer surrounded by family, friends, nurses, physicians and staff. Through him, his "gift" will allow many people to carry on their life.
Eric was a loyal and devoted son and grandson and will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church (1538 Janice Drive Schererville, IN) with Rev. Drew Brown and Chaplain Nicholas Perkins officiating.
Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 PM at CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) and on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.
Online condolences may be left at chapellawnfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to choice of animal shelter.
Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Randall Starewicz
October 24, 2021
Tom and Sharon,
Here it is two years later and just now learning of Eric's passing...after all these years I am devastated...an awful shame when someone so young is taken from us for any reason.
I enjoyed my time with Eric and I would think of him in pleasant ways now and again as the years have passed...
His soul will NOW be in my daily prayers...God bless you two and it was always a pleasure coming into your home all those years...may God grant you still some genuinely content days.
Take care!
Friend Of Eric
November 22, 2019
I have the feeling where your stomach drops to your feet when told Eric passed.
He's such a good person.
His laugh was contagious. He was very thoughtful and such a great friend to have....if you were so lucky to have him as one.
He will be watching closely over those who were genuine to him.
Eric will be missed every single day!!
Coach
October 26, 2019
I had the pleasure of coaching Eric a couple of years in Youth Basketball. Eric was one of the most polite and well mannered kids I ever coached and just a joy to be around. Tom and Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Chris Walczak
October 25, 2019
Sharon and Tom, may the happy thoughts with Eric give you solace in this time of sadness. He had a great sense of humor and was one of a kind.
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