Name: Visitation for Stanley R. Losinski
Start: 2023-02-18T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-18T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart

Stanley R. 'Stas' Losinski, age 81 of Gary and Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Mary Losinski. Stas' proudly served his country as a Navy medic on Paris Island, SC for the United States Marine Corps. He attended St. Hedwig Elementary School, Bishop Noll High School and then graduated from Indiana University Bloomington where he received a Bachelor's degree and 2 Master's degrees in Education. He dedicated more than 35 years of his life working as an English Teacher for the Gary Community School Corporation beginning at West Side High School, Gary Career Center and Roosevelt High School, while working full time as a Switchman for E J and E Railroad for 15 years. He loved to travel and visited many countries. He loved Shakespeare and had a passion for Classical music to match his personality. He was recently known to his friends as St. Anley. Stanley had a great sense of humor and his stories captivated everyone he met. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann (Ted Smith) Beers, Ginny (Frank) Glowacki-Kitko; brother, Frank (Nancy) Losinski; dear friend, Jackie Hughes; nieces and nephews, Rick Walter, Kathy Bruner, Donald and Mary Jo Bentley, Joseph, Sam and Kate Losinski; many loving family members and friends and his cat, Poops. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Michelle Bednar and Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Losinski; brothers-in-law, Walter Glowacki and David Beers; his beloved Babcia, Mary Boguslawski; close friend, Victoria "Vicky" Thompson and his dogs, Duke and Mooch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Stanley's name may be made to 98.7 WFMT Chicago Classical Radio Station or to the Hobart Humane Society. A funeral service for Stas' will take place Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Cremation to follow services. 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 Post-Tribune from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Losinski

35 Entries

N. Baylor

July 21, 2025

Stanley was my 11th grade English teacher at West Side High School. He introduced me to opera, theater and the poet Rilke. We stayed in contact over the years. What a great teacher and friend. So sad to discover that he has passed on. My deepest condolences to his family. NBaylor

DeShawn Mootye

January 27, 2025

Great teacher man he loved Shakespeare Thank you for all of the laughs the education and a kind hearted spirit

Fred Cavada & Family

March 10, 2023

Stanley, you were a great neighbor for many years. Jefferson Street will never be the same without you. You were such a blessing to many. Thank you for your service. You will always be missed. Well done brother Stanley! RIP. Praying that our Lord comfort your family, friends and all that were blessed to meet you.

John R. Boguslawski

February 23, 2023

Family. We always knew as a family that Stas was a very important part of our family. We knew we would never forget him. Now, after attending his funeral, we will now understand how important his life was to all those others who attended his service. He obviously made a great impression on those who were friends, associates, and the many students in who he taught over the years. He and I grew up together as grades school, high school and college students and my memories will always be always be of him as a leader. I ask all of you to remember him in your prayers . Stas, GOD BE WITH YOU.

Michelle Johnson

February 21, 2023

Mr. Losinski, what a great class to be apart of, from the candy, watergun, Duke,mead and most importantly his teaching! I would send him articles about big brother when I first went off to college! What he said has come true! Rest well with Duke!

Shearron Walker

February 21, 2023

Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to the family and friends of Mr. Losinski. He was my teacher at Roosevelt High School. I will always remember him for The Canterbury Tales and Beowulf. RIP
Class of 99´

Lurlean Peeples

February 19, 2023

My favorite teacher at Roosevelt High School. Great sense of humor and caring person. May God bless you and those who mourn you. Rest well. Velt c/o '99

Gregory and lisa Dimod

February 18, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family. We enjoyed visiting with Stanley at Lincoln’s
May he rest in peace

Khyla King

February 18, 2023

He was one of my favorite teachers at Roosevelt High School. He shared stories of his childhood in Gary, Indiana and he grew up on the same block I grew up on! So sad to hear of his passing. RIP Mr. Lo as we used to call him in English class.

Tedra Dubose

February 18, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jyasmine N Johnson

February 18, 2023

Mr. Losinski, you will be greatly missed. RHS c/o `02

Patricia Presley

February 17, 2023

I always enjoyed seeing Stan in the hallways of Roosevelt High School. He was always so full of energy and life. He could lift your spirit and make you laugh. May God bless and comfort the family in your time of loss.

Shirley Seebeck (cousin)

February 17, 2023

Sta, you surely surprised Mishka and I when we were in Poland during the trip that Babcia sent us on in the early 70s. If I remember correctly, you introduced us to Babcia's niece who was born on the day that Babcia left the old country. Jesu, she looked like Babcia! Give my love to the family who have gone before its, especially my John.

Jill James

February 17, 2023

Prayers amen God bless may he rest in peace although I never met him he is family ❣ and he will be remembered and missed in all our family memories amen ❤

Eva Heffner

February 17, 2023

I had the pleasure of meeting Stan at the Career Center retiree Lunch Bunch group as the guest of James Henley. We had a great time. I´ll keep the family and friends in prayer. Rest well Stan.

Michael Bice

February 17, 2023

Barb and I are saddened to learn that "Stas" has passed. He and I had known each other since Boot Camp at Great Lakes, IL. He was a character, in the best sense of that word.

Cathy Russell

February 17, 2023

My Condolences to the Family. He was a teacher at West Side High School when I attended 1970-1973. He wasn't my teacher, but a very nice man and a well loved teacher.

Jim Nettles

February 16, 2023

Mr. Losinski was a dear friend and colleague of my aunt Constance Robinson Barnes Komenich for a good number of years at Horace Mann. I had the pleasure of meeting him. He was a wonderful man and educator. He is reunited with Auntie in Heaven. NUMBERS 6:24-26.

Clifford Griffin

February 16, 2023

Stas, Thank you for the years of your thoughtful conversations , pictures. I will truely miss your presence.

Dr. John and Susan Arnold

February 16, 2023

Stanley ("Ski") was the finest, most capable corpsman for the Navy reserve. He helped me care for the 25,000 recruits, including their officers and drill officers and marine recruits on Paris Island.
He would assist and actually perform minor surgeries for me.
We became friends and thanks to him we continued to speak on the phone regularly. He often said that during our time at Paris Island, I influenced his interest in the arts and classical music. We continued having many conversations about classical music over the years.
Stanley was a generous, caring person sending thoughtful gifts and interesting letters and I will miss my conversations with him immensely!
Dr. John Arnold
This is Susan Arnold, Dr. Arnold´s wife. I never actually met Ski in person, but feel like we k we each other very well through our many phone conversations. I will miss interacting with him on the phone and regret I never was able to meet him in person.
Love and prayers to all.
Susan

Joe Szmutko

February 16, 2023

So sorry for your great loss! I never had a brother but that was no problem for Stas and Frank, they went out of their way to ensure that I had not one but two brothers.

Brothers who set the standard. Those standards were very high. The good news is that I haven't stopped trying to meet them yet. Thank You so much Stas and Frank!

Elizabeth Crouch

February 16, 2023

One of the best teachers I ever had. He was so much fun to be around. He took my class to see Man From La Mancha. Going to be truly missed. Another angel in heaven

Spencer Keyes

February 16, 2023

Dear Stas, thanks for all your support and fun conversations at our music nights over the years. Now you get to hang out with our old musician friends in the great beyond !

Jim Ignatowski

February 16, 2023

Stas was 1 of a kind - a Teacher well-rounded in all classes. Rest Easy.
Donation: SHARE Foundation.

carl milburn

February 16, 2023

R.I.P. Brother in Arms; Semper Fi.

William Jukich

February 16, 2023

Stanley,
Thanks for your service to our Country, Corps& Navy. May you rest in peace Brother!

Maj. William Jukich
United States Marine Corps (Retired).
Harrier Attack Pilot from Northwest Indiana.
Semper Fi

Jeannie Konicki

February 15, 2023

Stanley loved many things: His cars, the flowers in his yard, going boating, being a volunter at his parish when sometthing needed to be fixed, He loved nature, cats and most of all His family and friends. The angels welcomed Him home with a WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.

Carlos Mariani

February 15, 2023

Very nice person and easy to work with at EJ&E . Sorry to hear of his loss.

Jerry Stanley

February 15, 2023

Was a pleasure working with Stanley, always had a smile on his face! Rest in peace my good friend.

Rose Anne Boguslawski Ziulkowski, cousin

February 15, 2023

Stas..I remember when we were kids and you would come over to visit..take all the toys apart but could never get them back together. it´s o,k, now tho. Don´t forget to say hi to John and Mike. Have a great trip. Love, Rosie

Cynthia Roby

February 14, 2023

Mr. Losinski was the best and most caring teacher I had in high school. I was a student of his from 1971-1972 and again from 1973-1974 at West Side High School. We remained in touch over the years; even came to NYC with his college roommate and hung out with me for a weekend. He was wonderful. Funny, smart, and an avid reader. He introduced me to poetry, classical music, James Weldon Johnson, and theater--all of which I enjoy today. And he encouraged my current profession: writing. I will miss him always.

Chuck and Sue Losinski

February 14, 2023

I will be missing the memorial service we are traveling out west and won’t be back until March. Love the idea of the classical music station donation and will do so. Love, Chuck and Sue.

Chuck Losinski

February 14, 2023

Love you all. Take care until we meet again.

Colleen Ward Mayes

February 14, 2023

Stan, a fellow Garyite, made the day brighter whenever we would cross paths. A life well lived. RIP dear Stan.
Colleen Ward Mayes

Duane Stanek

February 14, 2023

I am going to miss reconnecting with Stan at our BNI Class of '59 get togethers...Stan was a great fellow human being with a fantastic sense of humor...He will be missed by all.

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