Helen Bazin

Helen Bazin (nee Petro) Portage/Gary Helen Bazin (nee Petro), age 89, currently of Crown Point, and formerly of Portage and Gary, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 in Crown Point, Indiana. Helen was born April 1, 1916 to Stephen and Rose (nee Javorczik) in Gary, Indiana. She and Steve Bazin were married 39 years prior to his death in 1975. She is survived by her loving and devoted sons: Steven (Kay) of Crown Point, and Robert (Rosemarie) of Cherry Hill, New Jersy; loving grandchildren: Michelle Bazin-Johnson (Tim Johnson) of Valparaiso, Indiana, Jeffrey Bazin of Stratford, New Jersey, Bradley (Anne) Bazin of Oldsmar, Florida, Steven (Cynthia) Bazin of Crown Point and Julieanne (John) Goeltz of Barrington, New Jersey; and her precious great-grandchildren: Katherine and Alyssa Johnson of Valparaiso, Megan Bazin of Stratford, New Jesey, Kyle and Kelly Bazin of Oldsmar, Florida, Steven and Bridgette Bazin of Crown Point, and Emily and Jake Goeltz of Barrington, New Jersey. She is also survived by her sisters: Mary (Sam) Lashenik of Hobart and Ethel (the late Paul) Patterson of Fredericksburg, Texas as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Margaret (the late Paul) Dudak and her brother Steve Petro. Helen and her husband Steve were long-time residents of the Glen Park neighborhood. A woman of many talents and interests, she passed on her love of reading, sewing, and art to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her wonderful sense of humor brought smiles and laughter to all who encountered her. Funeral services will be held at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Home, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Reverend Christopher Nunley officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Nursing Home.