Mary Tkach

Tkach, Mary Age 85, a life-long Lake County resident, departed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born in Gary, Indiana to Alex and Mary (Sisak) Kravec. She was a lifetime, devout and dedicated member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church of Merrillvile, IN., and its Rosary Sodality. Over several decades, she lovingly worked for her church, helping on Friday's with the weekly fish fry and pirohi dinners. Many will remember that she adopted a role at the parish of being "everyone's grandmother and friend." Most often, Mary cared for others-before herself. Mary really enjoyed gardening, and maintaining her house and home. But most of all, she loved her entire family. Mary was a life time member of the Greek Catholic Union. After 50 years, Mary was preceded by her beloved husband, Michael Tkach, on January 7, 1995. Also preceded in death by her parents, brothers John and Stefan, and sister-in law Marta. She is survived by her daughters: Anne Tkach of Slovakia, Mary (Ed) Luczak of Merrillville, Joanne Rainwater of Bradenton, Florida, and Cathy (Mark) Pampalone of Stevensville, Michigan. Also survived by four grandchildren: Mike (Amanda) Luczak of Nashville, Tennessee, Lisa (Robert) Gray of Merrillville, Nicholas Pampalone of Baroda, Michigan, Carolyn Pampalone of Stevensville, Michigan; great grandson, Charles Weaver of Merrillville, nephews, Stefan and Mike, and nieces Marca and Irena in Slovakia. Funeral services will be Monday, January 23, 2012 at 9 AM from Burns Funeral Home (Crown Point), to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 557 W. 57th Avenur, Merrillville, IN for 10 AM Mass with Father Basil Hutsko, officiating. Interment, Calumet Park Cemetery. The visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 PM at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, Indiana, under Savich & Semplinski Directors. A Rosary will be prayed at 2:30 PM, Sunday. The parish prayer service will follow at 3 PM. at 3 PM. Eternal be her memory !!!