Name: Visitation for Stephen D. Beres Jr.
Start: 2020-02-07T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-08T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart

Stephen D. Beres, Jr.

LAKE STATION, IN - Stephen D. Beres, Jr., age 88, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Mary Beres. Steve proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. During that time, he met WAF, Frances Bakunis and they were married February 27, 1954 at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas. Steve retired from US Steel where he worked as an auditor for the plant. Very active in his community, Steve served on the Lake Station School Board, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, was an IHSAA official for over 30 years, ushered at St. Francis Xavier Church and was a member of the American Legion Post #100 in Lake Station and Post #279 in Miller.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Frances Beres; daughters: Debra Glover of LaPorte, Denise (Briane) Wierck of Bettendorf, IA, Dianne Beres of DeMotte; son, David (Christine) Beres of Fond Du Lac, WI; granddaughters: Rebecca (Terry) Smith, Meredith (Nick) Kahnke, Stephanie Spaniol, Natalie (Mike) Ross, Andrea (Jacob) Rosemeyer; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen Beres, Sr. and Mary Eskut; one brother, Jerry Beres; and one sister, Margaret McLaughlin.

Visitation for Steve will be held Friday, February 7, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at REES FUNERAL HOME, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2447 Putnam Street, Lake Station starting with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Times on Feb. 6, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Beres

13 Entries

Linda Ross

March 6, 2020

Fran and Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I remember best Fran how you and Steve were so sincerely concerned about my mom's condition when I was taking care of her. So glad I got to know you all, enjoy all of the good memories you have to have of him. Love you, Linda Ross

Tom & Barb Stokes

February 20, 2020

Prayers to the Beres family. Please accept our condolences. We are so sorry we were unable to make the service. Steve was s good neighbor and dedicated man to the community.

Laura Hutchison

February 9, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. The students are praying for you everyday as well!

Ed Valeska

February 9, 2020

A solid guy. A straight shooter. A gentleman. God bless Aunt Fran and family.

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rich kurzdorfer

February 8, 2020

Dave....my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. What a great, kind person.

Joe Skarja

February 8, 2020

I have so many great memories of the Beres family. Mr. Beres was a great man and Fighting Eagle supporter. May the good Lord send his most brightest and loving Angels to watch over the Beres family. God Bless.

Connie Beres

February 7, 2020

Dear Beres' cousins I am so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget how kind you all were to me. All my love and prayers. Connie Beres

Dan Beres

February 7, 2020

Bye cousin
Sorry for your loss, Frances

To readers: Our Dads were brothers.

Leslie Lembke, NP

February 6, 2020

Sending my deepest condolences to Frances and the entire Beres family. Both of you were my favorite VA couple and I cherish knowing you and Steve. Youll both remain in my heart...with love.

Melissa Lackovitch/Sarkisian

February 6, 2020

Mrs Beres, Dave, Debbie, Denise, Diane and family, my heart breaks for you all with the passing of Mr. Beres, whom I will always remember as being a very nice man to me and always made me feel welcome and cared for. I remember him well running up and down the basketball court as he took his refereeing very serious. A man who came across very serious and yet a very kind, loving husband, dad and Im quite sure he loved his grandchildren to the fullest and showed with his big smile.
May your hearts find strength in knowing he is still with you every day and you all best be good,,,or you will hear his foul whistle .....I have no doubt!
My love and prayers always
Melissa

Kathleen Shudick Lamb

February 6, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to the Beres Family. May he rest in peace.

Eamonn O'Keeffe

February 6, 2020

To Dave Beres, please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your dear dad. I'm sure he must have been very proud of you, and the reflection of himself that he found in your life. Though I never met your dad, I know he must have been a great man - as you are the fruit of his good parenting and good life! May Stephen rest in God's peace and may eternal light shine upon him. Eamonn O'Keeffe

Becky Shreve (Smith)

February 5, 2020

The best grandfather ever, helped raise & take care of me my entire life...I wont saying goodbye, only until we meet again. ❤

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