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Matthew “Butch” Krucina

December 23, 1928 - July 18, 2014

Matthew “Butch” Krucina, 85, of Lansing, IL formerly of East Chicago, IN. passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Meta “Mitzi” Krucina (nee Williams); son, Kenneth (Denise) Krucina; daughter, Karen (Terry) Jasinski; daughter, Kristine (Harold) Monken; son, Keith Krucina; daughter, Kathleen Krucina; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Jessie Barta and Joan Krucina; blessed with many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Michael Krucina; grandson, Matthew Krucina; siblings, Jean (John) Muha, Joe Krucina, Walter (Anne) Krucina, Chester (Ethel) Krucina and Sylvester Krucina; Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Thursday, 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Butch refereed for 44 years with the IHSAA and in 1994 he was the LCAOA Official of the Year. He retired from Phillips Petroleum after 31 years of service. Butch served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Salem during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Allied Post 369. He graduated with the first class from Bishop Noll Institute and was a member of the East Chicago Goodfellows Club. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice for all their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Trinity Lutheran Church, 2505 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL 60438, would be appreciated.

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Matthew “Butch” Krucina, 85, of Lansing, IL formerly of East Chicago, IN. passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Meta “Mitzi” Krucina (nee Williams); son, Kenneth (Denise) Krucina; daughter, Karen (Terry) Jasinski; daughter, Kristine (Harold) Monken; son, Keith Krucina; daughter, Kathleen Krucina; 6 grandchildren and 1Continue Reading

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Jason Schulte left a message on August 3, 2014:
I'm really grateful I made it out there this past Spring to see uncle Butch and you all. I have such great memories of uncle Butch from childhood visits to more recent trips out to Arizona. He was always so complimentary and kind to me. I will miss him very much. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and parayers are with Krucina family.Love,Jason
Kari Bunde left a message on July 30, 2014:
We are so sad for your loss, Butch was sweetest nicest man. I lost my Dad when I was young and being around him always made me wish I had a Dad just like Butch! HE was so special !! May he rest in peace.Love , Kari Bunde
Nancy & Brooks left a message on July 29, 2014:
Loved to shoot pool at The Resort with Matt.. He will be missed.
Brenda Wile left a message on July 26, 2014:
Mitzi and family..we are sympathetic to your sorrow. I will always remember Matt and his 'hat' as he kept my tennis scores during league when we were at Resort..he was a hoot!! I wish you well as you endure his loss.Brenda Wile
Bogie left a message on July 23, 2014:
Butch was the best gramps
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Michael Noojin left a message on July 23, 2014:
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Butch. He touched my life in many ways. We met as members of the LCAOA, and he quickly won me over as a friend. Then when I discovered that he and Mitzi were members at Trinity, where my children went to school, Butch and I became better friends. To the family of Butch, know that he touched my life in a way that I will never be able to repay. Godspeed Matt. Your family is in my prayers.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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