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Kenneth Lee Czaja

1951 - 2025

Kenneth Lee Czaja obituary, 1951-2025, St. John, IN

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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Smits Funeral Home - Dyer

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane

Dyer, Indiana

Kenneth Czaja Obituary

Kenneth Lee Czaja, age 73, of St. John, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Debra R. Czaja, nee Devine. Loving father of Julia (Michael) Dornseif and Ryan (Megan) Czaja. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Max and Nathan. Dear brother of Scott (Kathy) Czaja and Claude (Carla) Czaja. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was an avid golfer and bowler. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org). Please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by The Times from May 4 to Apr. 30, 2025.

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Jim Swick

May 5, 2025

Rest in peace my fellow teammate from Russell Square park

Chris Franzen

April 28, 2025

Sending so much love to the Czaja family. Kenny was a huge part of my life and he taught me so many valuable lessons that will remain with me forever. He was a great man!

Nick and Gina Gorisch

April 27, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Smits Funeral Home

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311

May

9

Memorial service

7:00 p.m.

Smits Funeral Home

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311

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