Marie J. Kolarczyk

Marie J. Kolarczyk, 77 of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Walter Kolarczyk; daughters: Karen Ward and Diane Kolarczyk; sons: Andrew (Mary) Kolarczyk, Jerome (Jennifer) Kolarczyk and Lawrence (Valori) Kolarczyk; grandchildren: Alison Toczylowski, Jeremy (Sandy) Toczylowski, Eileen Ward, Kelly (Brad) Snodgrass and Steven, Abigail, Rebecca and Matthew Kolarczyk; great grandchildren: Emily, Julian, Maximus and Gabriella; brother: Joseph Szot; several nieces and nephews; Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Thursday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. John Bosco Church; Entombment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Marie was a member of St. John Bosco Church, Graduated from Bishop Noll Institute Class of 1951 and was formerly employed at Sears in River Oaks. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association in her memory would be appreciated.