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Joann Buksar Obituary
Nov 9, 1931 - Nov 25, 2024
CROWN POINT / WHITING - Joann Buksar (nee Churosh), 93, of Crown Point, formerly of Whiting passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024, at Majestic Care, Crown Point. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Steve Buksar, who passed away November 11, 2011; loving mother of Bob Buksar, Carol (Jim) Hoelzel, Mary Jo Colucci, and the late Michael S. Buksar, Tim Buksar and Terri Decker; cherished grandmother of Matt (Angie) Buksar, Sarah (Junior) Enriquez, Adam Hoelzel, Jessica (Nick) Martinez, Michael Colucci and the late Andrew Colucci; adoring great grandma of seven; dearest sister of Michael (Eileen) Churosh, Jim (Lori) Churosh, Barbara (Bill) Berens, Tom (Sue) Churosh and Marianne (Andy) Friedman; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, with the Rev. Mark R. Peres, C.PP.S., officiating; interment, St. John Cemetery, Hammond; visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to the time of services. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com.
Joann Buksar was born on November 9, 1931, to Michael and Mary (Vomish) Churosh. She was a lifelong resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale Community, and was a graduate of Catholic Central (Bishop Noll Institute) High School, Class of 1949. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, where she was a devoted member of the St. John Adult Choir for many years. She enjoyed making ceramics, playing pinochle, the occasional trip to the casino, but above all was the love she had for her family. A devoted wife, mother and grandma, Joann will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. John Adult Choir, 1849 Lincoln Ave., Whiting, IN 46394, would be appreciated, (219) 659-4400.
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Home Instead
December 9, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Carol and all of Joann's family. May she rest in the glory of Heaven.
Mary Kay Stark
November 27, 2024
My sympathy to you, Carol & Jim, at this sad time.
Mary Kay Stark
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