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Mervyn Barenie Obituary
Mervyn G. Barenie
GRIFFITH - Mervyn G. Barenie, age 89, longtime resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Survivors include Rita (Jadrnak) Barenie, loving wife of 71 years; 10 children: Mervyn James (Linda) Barenie, Carolyn (Lewis) Belcher, Judy Barenie, John Barenie, Ellen (John) Wolters, Mary (Robert) Stratton, Mark (Angela) Barenie, Julie (Don) Peterson, Paul (Jennifer) Barenie, Anne (late Tom) Bukowski; 26 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred T. and Ina Barenie, brothers Alfred C. (Janet) Barenie, Kenneth (Marge) Barenie, and sister, Luella Barenie.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29. 2022 at 9:30 AM directly at St. Mary Catholic Church, located at 525 N. Broad St. in Griffith with Father Theodore Mens celebrating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME, located at 921 W. Glen Park (45th) Ave. in Griffith. There will be an evening Knights of Columbus service at 6:30 PM on Wednesday.
He was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith, and a retiree of J & L Steel after completed 30 years of service in 1983. He then founded Barenie's Lawn Decorations. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, council 3631.
Merv shared many talents and interests with his sons and daughters, teaching them the discipline of pursuing success. For nineteen years he welcomed guests each Halloween to his front yard to view the annual giant pumpkin display, a family project to which he contributed his skill and expertise.
For additional information, please contact White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Janice G
December 31, 2022
Thank you for sharing your time and talent during the Halloween season! My grandchildren and I and my parents appreciated your efforts! May God rest your soul!
Joyce White
December 29, 2022
Your annual displays brought joy to so many. Thank you for all the years of dedication. May your rest in the arms of the Lord.
Scott
December 29, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry Atkins Family
December 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David & Evelyn Jadernak
December 28, 2022
Our deepest sympathies. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin & Lisa Smith
December 27, 2022
Dear Rita and family - Merv was a wonderful neighbor and friend. May you find peace in your pain and comfort in your grief.
With love, Kevin, Lisa, Ross, and Cara Smith
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