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Kathleen Golec Obituary

Kathleen M. Golec HAMMOND, IN - Kathleen M. Golec, 71, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert J. Golec, who was her high school sweet heart. Loving mother of Robert II (Cheryl) Golec, Lisa (Fred) Matson, Joseph Golec, Cheryl (Mark) Johnson and Susan (Sam) Dimopoulos. Cherished grandmother of Robert III, Nicole and Bradley Golec, Ashlee, Andrew and Alyssa Matson, Jayden Golec, Emily and Sarah Johnson, George and Ana Dimopoulos. Proud great grandmother of Peyton and Aubrey. Many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Air Force Captain Fredrick J. and Evelyn (Whittaker) LaPlant; in-laws, Joseph and Tillie Golec. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. and continue on Friday from 9:30-10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church Hammond, IN with aMass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004, www.jdrf.org in her memory would be appreciated. Kathleen was a member of American Legion Post 232 Ladies Auxillary. She loved to hang out with her grandchildren and attending their events. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her family and friends. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2017.

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Billy & Mary Rosenbaum

October 8, 2017

Dear Bob, we are so very sorry to hear about Kathy, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you...
Please send our love to the family.

Louise Goldasic

October 6, 2017

Dear Bob and Family,
Just heard about Kathy and wanted to send my sincere condolences.
I still remember our camping trips with all of you.What fun!
Please let the kids know that we send prayers and thoughts for all of you.
Sincerely, Louise Goldasic, Nick Rosenbaum, Bill and Mary Rosenbaum

Kathy Sandilla

October 5, 2017

Dear Bob and family, my prayers are with you and sincere sympathy.

Kathy Sandilla

October 5, 2017

Dear Bob and family, prayers for all of you, sincere sympathy !

Mary Kaminski

October 5, 2017

My condolences to the Golec family

October 4, 2017

DEAR BOB,JUST HOME TODAY ,FROM THE HOSPITAL,IN SPRINGFIELD IL.RECENT SURGERY ,PREVENTS ME FROM SEEING YOU .DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND CHILDREN. YOUR OLD FAMILY FRIEND KEN VENTRELLA AND FAMILY.

October 4, 2017

Dear Bob, Susan and family,

My deepest condolences and p r Ayers to you all. To lose a mother is a complete rift to an entire family.

Vickie Estes

October 4, 2017

Bob, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Frank Kowal, Boise, Idaho

Dan Spitale

October 3, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. Bless you. Dan and Michelle

Tom Robinson

October 3, 2017

Please accept my condolences Bob to you and your family.Your loss is felt by many of your brothers and their families.

October 3, 2017

Golec Family:

My heartfelt condolences. What a spirited individual Kathy was! I always enjoyed talking with her; she was a caring do-er and I know she will be missed. God bless your family in these times of sorrow. Curtis Vosti

Becky Francis Concato

October 3, 2017

Dear Bob & family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. God bless you!

Cathline Navejas

October 3, 2017

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE GOLIC FAMILY.

Tina (Rangel) Torrez

October 3, 2017

Sue,
My condolences to you and your family.

Gene Keister

October 3, 2017

I am sending my condolences to Bob and his family on the passing of Kathy. Bob and I are long time friends and I will make every effort to pay my respects on Thursday.

Mark Szpak

October 3, 2017

Prayers and hugs

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