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Deacon George V. Modrak

George Modrak Obituary

DEACON GEORGE V. MODRAK Crown Point, Indiana Age 76 passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Mary Modrak; brother, Michael; grandsons, Jeffery and Daniel Walla; sisters-in-law, Mary Monti, Dorothy Olson; brothers-in-law, Edward, Stanley and Walter Jagiela. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. A graduate of Horace Mann High School, Class of 1947. Retired from Chris-Craft Industrial Products, Mono-Sol with 37 years of service. A former member of Holy Trinity Church and Holy Family Church in Gary. Ordained a Roman Catholic Deacon for the Diocese of Gary in 1984. A member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Msgr. Ryder Council where he served as Assistant Chaplain, St. Andrew's Men's Club, former Treasurer of Merrillville/ Ross Township Ministerial Association, Teamster Local 142, Jednota Slovak Catholic Union of Akron, Ohio. Deacon George found a special calling and touched many lives through ministering to the elderly and the sick in nursing homes and hospitals, and in teaching religious education to the young, a calling he fulfilled with great passion and enjoyment. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Jagiela); loving father of Georgina (Deacon Ted) Kotz of Point Pleasant, NJ, Janine (Robert) Walla of Crown Point, Roselene (Barry) Simone of Orland Park, IL, Therese (Master Sergeant Glen Dale) Hazel of Bratislava, Slovakia, Christina (Richard) Dravet of Crown Point. Loving Papa of Robert (Teresa) Walla of Avon, IN, Katrina (fiance' Jeffrey Shebesta), Lisa and Elizabeth Walla of Crown Point, Nicholas and Lucas Simone of Orland Park, IL, George, Timothy, Jeralyn, Mark, Katherine, David and Mary Dravet of Crown Point, Theodore, Robert, James Kotz of Newark, NJ, Chris, Bill and Anna Kotz of Westwood, NJ; sisters-in-law, Ann Modrak of North Royalton, Ohio and Alice Jagiela of Merrillville; brothers-in-law, Faust Monti of Portage and Eugene Olson of Loveland, CO; many nieces, nephews & godchildren. He will be taken to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for Rite of Reception into the church at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Evening prayer will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus. Morning prayer will be said at 10 a.m. on Friday with Mass of Christian Burial following with Most Reverend Dale J. Melczek, Bishop of Gary Diocese officiating and Rev. Richard Ameling concelebrating. Burial in Calumet Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, he requested donations to Another Christ's Burse for the education of future priests or to SS. Monica and Luke Soup Kitchen in Gary. Rendina Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for George Modrak

16 Entries

Tim Evans

January 18, 2007

My sadness is shared with everyone who Mr.Modrak touched in his life.
A very soft spoken man who was able to share God's love with so many.
I wish you peace and prayers of encouragemnet, during this sad time. Thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead.
I lost my father in October, as the days go on the sadness will lessen and the memories will multiple. A new guardian angel is now home.
God Bless and Peace.
Tim and Tammy Evans

Michael, Faye & Nicole Gutjahr

January 6, 2007

Our sincerest condolences to the Family and Friends of Deacon George Modrak. He was a great man and a special part of St. Andrew's Parish family.

Eugene Olson

January 5, 2007

To All the Modraks:

I am sorry I could not get out of Colorado to be with you while interning my friend and brother-in-law. I miss him already.

Gene Olson
(Huge)

Kevin Olson

January 5, 2007

To Aunt Jane and family,
You were here for us in our time of need, we are sincerely sorry for being absent at this difficult time.
Uncle George is one of my Hero’s.

Kevin Olson and Family

Lori, Tom and Matthew Weed

January 5, 2007

Dear Modrak Family, Deacon George was someone I always thought dearly of as I do of your entire family. I hold many happy memories of growing up spending time with you all. I am so sorry my family was unable to attend the wake. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

January 4, 2007

Dear Dravet family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Your father was a wonderful man. May God bless your family with the strength to support each other during this time.
The Ryan Family

Betty Coleman

January 4, 2007

Dear Jane and Family,
Today God has a new angel at His right side. Today a new star is shining brightly in the sky. Today I lost a true friend. You and your family are in my prayers.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
He will live on forever in your hearts and I will never forget him.
May God Grant Him Eternal Peace and May He Rest In Peace. Goodbye George, I will miss you!

Betty Coleman

Tim & Nancy ONeill Family

January 4, 2007

Dear Dravet Family,
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this diffuclt time. Your families love and devotion to each other will provide solice in more ways then you can imagine.

Jerry Fife

January 4, 2007

Dear Jane and family. I am so sorry to hear/read of George's passing. I shall remember him always. When I was Baptized in 1984 we asked George to be my Godfather. He accepted. Thank you George. After all, I was a grown man. George was a neighbor growing up and later as adults. Jane, Sharon and I send our love and Peace be with all of you. The picture of George on this obit page is just as I remember him. Always smiling.....:-)

Rosalyn Fischer

January 3, 2007

Dear Jane, I am saddened to learn of the death of George. He was such a kind person and a wonderful friend to me and my mom and dad (Emil and Mary Cioni). Know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you. Rosalyn (Cioni) Fischer

Michael Canganelli

January 3, 2007

I always heard and read wonderful things about Deacon Modrak! May his and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!

JAMES DZIEWICKI, JR.

January 3, 2007

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR ENTIRE

FAMILY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR.

MODRAK. HE TOUCHED MY SOUL.

MY DEEPEST REGARDS. GOD BLESS.

Linda Mesich

January 3, 2007

To the Walla family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless you and your families during this difficult time.

Naomi J Jefferson

January 3, 2007

To Jane and family:
Some people come into our lives and go quickly, some stay for a while and leave footfrints on our hearts and we are never the same. Deacon Modrak leaves me with so many wonderful memories and love. I thank God for him and you, for your friendship, support and love. I was so pleased that I could spend some time with you this past summer and take pictures that I will cherish. May he rest in peace and in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Eugene T Muraida

January 3, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joann Jagiela

January 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Uncle George was a very special person who touched many lives by his example. He always had a smile on his face. He was an inspiration to all who knew him!

All our Love,

Ed and Joann

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