Mark W. Niemiec

Mark W. Niemiec Whiting Mark W. Niemiec, age 67, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Hammond-Whiting Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rosemary (nee Madura); six children: Janice Niemiec, Jeanine (Jeff) Leimbach, Jessica (Tom) Vocke, Jennifer (Ron) Orosco, Luke Niemiec and Katie Niemiec; 12 grandchildren: Raymond, Gemini, Beau, Rachael, Roland, Gabrielle, Rebecca, Joseph, Renee, Robert, Thomas and Samantha; one sister, Diane (Steve) Doloszcki; two brothers: John (Paula) Niemiec and Matthew (Linda) Niemiec; step-sister, Mary Bednarek; and step-brothers: Mike and Bob Niemiec; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services, Thursday, June 9, 2005, 9:15 a.m. at the Anthony and Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Avenue, Hammond (2 blocks east of Hohman, 1 block north of Gostlin) 10:00 a.m. Mass Immaculate Conception Church, Whiting with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Cremation to follow. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. Parish wake service Wednesday 4 p.m. Mark was a lifelong Hammond resident. Twenty years ago, Mark suffered from his first stroke which has slowly deteriorated him physically and mentally. He was a loyal, honest and loving husband whose sense of humor lives on in his "nutty" children. We gather not to grieve, but to celebrate the joyful emancipation of his spirit from this dense reality. We love you, be free. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be appreciated.