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Mike Marchuk Obituary
Mike Marchuk
LOWELL, IN - Mike Marchuk, age 95, of Lowell; formerly of East Chicago, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Mike is survived by sister, Olga Marchuk Puskos; nieces, Janie (Mike) Szczepanski, Sharon (Dave) May, Chris Molinder; nephew, Gregory (Rita) Marchuk; many great and great-great nieces and nephews and Mike loved them dearly. Preceded in death by parents; brother, George Marchuk
He was born January 25, 1924, the son of George and Elizabeth Marchuk. Mike was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School. He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. Mike was a dedicated volunteer in helping unfortunate people in a nonprofit organization in the Harbor area for years. Mike was a long time member of Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church.He was a lifelong resident of Indiana Harbor and worked for Inland Steel company for over 40 years. He enjoyed traveling, bus rides, and his family. Mike enjoyed living at the Cedar Creek Health Campus in Lowell for the past 3 years.
Family and friends may call at Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 8600 Grand Blvd., Merrillville on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Directly at Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr Alin Munteanu. At rest St. Mary Orthodox Cemetery, Gary.
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Andy Callas
July 21, 2019
Another East Chicago Washington Senator from Indiana Harbor joins basketball coaching great, Johnny Baratto in heaven. These words of deepest sympathy are sent to you with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts. Please accept our deepest sympathy from our entire organization, graduates of various years, from East Chicago Washington High.
Good Friends From Indiana Harbor
Ray Reyna, President
Andy Callas, Secretary
Linda Lunsford
July 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss!!! I am a volunteer at Cedar Creek. I miss Mike already!!! He was such a joy to be around. Mike and I would sit and talk about things and he told me all about his war days. We joked around and laughed alot!! I truly will miss him! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!! R.I.P. Mike!
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