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John Vanek Obituary

John G. Vanek Whiting, IN John G. Vanek, age 85, of Whiting, IN, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 at St. Margaret Mercy Health Care Center, Hammond, IN. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Hazel (nee Hughes); loving father of Carol Vanek of Westmont, IL and Tamara Vanek of Wilmette, IL; cherished brother of Olga (late John) Stiga, Mary (late Al) Murzyn, Edward (Lorraine) Vanek all of Whiting, IN, Joseph (Frances) Vanek of Hammond, IN and the late James Vanek and Cyril Vanek; dear brother-in-law of Kenneth (Martha) Hughes of Paducah, KY, Bob (Thetna) Hughes of Haven Rock, IL and Sharon (Chuck) Patton of Equality, IL; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 7, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th Street, Whiting, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Whiting, IN with the Rev. Stanley J. Dominik officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. John Vanek was born on May 27, 1921 in Brockett, ND to John and Anna (Hrk) Vanek. He was a longtime resident of Whiting, IN and a graduate of Whiting High School Class of 1939. John was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Whiting, IN, a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion Whiting Post 80 and the VFW, Walter Kleiber Post 2724 who together will conduct memorial services at the funeral home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII Council 1696 (prayers Sunday at 7:30 p.m.) and was a retiree of the Amoco Oil Whiting Refinery with a service of 42 years. John was an avid bird watcher, a devoted Chicago White Sox fan, enjoyed horse racing and was a friend of the Kentucky Derby. Devoted to his family, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The K of C Wives Club will offer prayers at the funeral home Sunday at 3:45 p.m. (219) 659-4400.

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Published by The Times from May 5 to May 6, 2007.

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