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Gary VanLake Obituary
May 23, 1952 - May 2, 2018
SOUTH BEND - Gary Van Lake, 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Memorial Hospital.
Gary was born May 23, 1952 to the late Michael and Katherine (Kratz) Blasko. On August 6, 1988, Gary married Virginia (Bloom) Van Lake; she preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 2013.
Survivors of Gary include his daughter, Angela (Ron) Buck of Bristol, IN; brother, Ray (Deborah) Van Lake; sister, Sue Shidaker; niece, Koren Knapp of Chicago; caregiver, Teresa “Terri” Van Lake; stepchildren, Laura Johnston and Michelle (James) Shelley; and step-grandchildren, Amanda, Branden, Will, Steven, Nicole, Guy, and Roselyn.
Gary retired from the South Bend Community School Corp. He was a member of the Kitchenette coffee club, where he enjoyed a good cup of coffee. Gary also enjoyed cigarettes, cookies, cars, playing cards, going to the casino, travelling, and cruises.
A visitation will be held 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd., where a Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery.
Gary's family would like to thank West Bend Nursing Staff, Memorial Hospital 10 & 12 South, and Heart to Heart Hospice for their care during a difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family or Heart to Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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May 7, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Gary's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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