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Robert Ignas, 77, of Winamac, formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Bob was born January 6, 1933 in East Chicago, IN to the late Walter and Josephine (Strzalka) Ignas and grew up in a family of 10 children. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of the Chicago Firefighters Academy and the Great Lakes Navy Firefighters School. He was a firefighter for the City of Hammond for 31 years, retiring as Senior Captain, and was a member of Professional Firefighters Union Local 556. Bob was also a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church; the Eagles Lodge, a life member of VFW Post 988, and a member of the American Legion Post 369. Bob was preceded in death in 1996 by his wife of 42 years, Florence. They were married on October 23, 1955 in Hammond. Survivors include four children: Valerie (Mike) Ellis of Valparaiso, Raymond (Deirdre) Ignas of Valparaiso, Holly (James) Liesenfelt of Melbourne, FL, and Robert (Sara) Ignas of Hendersonville, NC; eight grandchildren: Holly, Irene, Tracy, Kelly, John, Jamie, Peter, and Zach; two sisters: Lilly (late Joe) Dahlstrom of Chicago and Irene (Joe) Urbanczyk of Hammond; four brothers: Frank (Patricia) Ignas of Schererville, Leonard (Teresa) Ignas of Houston, TX, Raymond (Rose) Ignas of Schererville and Larry (Dr. Rosa) Ignas of Maui, HI. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: John and Richie; and one sister, Carol Coursel. Funeral services will be held Monday beginning at 9:30 AM from Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church for 10:30 AM Mass with the Rev. Kevin McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 1:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home. moellerfuneralhome.com
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Jon Maniscalco
August 14, 2019
Valerie, Raymond, Holly, and Robert, just wanted you all to know that I miss your Dad as well. I hope you are all doing well. Your cousin - Jon
leonard kolisz
August 17, 2010
my prayers and condolences go out to the ignas family on the loss of their father. bob and i worked together for many years on the h f d, once again you have my sympathy.
MARY ANN BACHUSZ O'CONNOR
August 16, 2010
MAY Y0UR MEMORIES BRING Y0U COMFORT DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. BOB WAS A VERY KIND AND GENEROUS PERSON WHO TOOK THE TIME TO REMEMBER FRIENDS-OLD AND NEW. HE WOULD CALL MY DAD TO SEE HOW HE WAS DOING OR JUST DROP BY TO CHAT ABOUT OLD TIMES. HE PUT A SMILE ON MY DAD'S FACE EVERYTIME. THOSE MEMORIES PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE TOO.
Jon Maniscalco
August 15, 2010
Valerie,Raymond,Holly, and Robert, It is very sad to here about your Dad's passing. I have great memories of both your Dad and Mom. Your Dad had a very big heart for people. I remember when I was coming home from work and I saw him selling produce one day. I stopped by to say hi and I thought he was going to give me one of everything he had on his truck. That was just the way he was.
What awesome testimony to his life, 8 grandchildren! God is good all the time! What a blessing. I miss not seeing you guys. I hope we can keep in contact. Christy and I will be praying for your families. - Your cousin, Jon
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John Kutkoski
August 13, 2010
To the family of Bob Ignas please accept my deepest sympathies. "Iggy" was a good friend and a great firefighter. He will be missed by all.
Verna
August 13, 2010
May God Bless and Comfort your family in this time of Sorrow. Worked for Bob & Babe at Iggy's..have only great memories..they were the best! Heaven is rejoicing.
Mike Irvine
August 13, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
thomas jayjack
August 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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