John Bartnik (December 30, 1947 – April 29, 2020)
John Bartnik, age 72, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving friends on May 29, 2020. He is survived by his children: Michael and Michelle, siblings:Barbara (Pete), Chris, Patrick, Jim, Bill (Nita). Preceded in death by his parents, John Bartnik Sr. and Bette Bartnik, brother: Michael, and sister: Linda. John was well known in the Cedar Lake area as a fantastic
Donald Drowns (November 3, 1944 – June 2, 2020)
Donald was born on November 3, 1944 to Elmo Sr. and Mary (née Emery) in Dyersburg Tennessee. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a US Army Veteran who served our country in the 1960’s. He is survived by his children John, Jennifer, Rebecca (Rich) Zelaya, Mary Almanai, Traci Jett, Donnie, and Jamie (Mike
Anne Kolavo (April 2, 1921- May 31, 2020)
Anne M. Kolavo Merrillville, IN – Anne (Stefanich) Kolavo, age 99, died peacefully and of natural causes, on May 31st, 2020 at Life Care Center of Rochester, IN. Anne was a fun loving and active lady who was loved by everyone who knew her. She was born April 2nd, 1921 in East Chicago, IN. She was a long time member of Holy Trinity Croatian Church
James Bikos (September 5, 1939 – May 22, 2020)
James Bikos (Bakogiannes), 80, of Portage, IN formerly of Gary, IN passed away on May 22, 2020. He is survived by his daughter: Maria Elaine Bikos-Holloway and her husband, John Holloway, Grandson: Dimitrios Bikos Holloway, 3 sisters: Christine Kasoris, Tasia Sgouroudis, and Panagiotia. Preceded in death by his wife: Matilda (Tilly) Bikos, and 3 sisters native to Greece. James retired from U.S. Steel, he enjoyed