Sigmund John Hanus, age 88, a lifelong resident of Munster, IN (formerly of
Hammond, IN) passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Clara Jean (nee Anthony) Hanus and survived by his children, Catherine
(David) Ward, Nancy (David) Hehemann, Rob (Marnye Harr) Hanus and Dianne
(David) Webber; grandchildren, Michael Hanus, Carl Hehemann, Matthew &
Christopher Hanus and Derek & Ryan Webber. Sigmund also had two little girls
who he treated as his adopted granddaughters, Ava Ols (their neighbor) and
Jasmine Haje (a caregiver’s daughter). Sigmund was also preceded in death by his
parents, Sigmund James Hanus, and Victoria (nee Richwalski) Hanus, his brother
Richard Hanus, his sister Alice (nee Hanus) Clark and son, Michael Hanus. He is
survived by his sister Leona (nee Hanus) Cornish.

Sigmund attended Pine Street Presbyterian Church in North Hammond with his
wife and children. When Pine Street closed their doors, he joined Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Munster, IN. He and his wife helped clean and organize the
Sanctuary after services.

Sigmund served in the United States Navy from 1951-1953 and was active during
the Korean War as a medic on his ship. He was very proud of his service and
regularly was seen wearing his Navy hat.

Sigmund was a pipefitter at Youngstown/LTV Steel Mill for 30 years. After taking
early retirement, he went on to work for the School Town of Munster as a custodian for ten more years.

He was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. He and his wife watched four
of the six boys from birth to five years of age which spanned a total of 20 years! He and his wife visited the two other grandsons out of state as often as possible.
They loved to travel and visit family and friends across the United States.
Thank you to the neighbors and caregivers who helped us during the last 3-4 years.

Funeral Services will be held privately at KISH FUNERAL HOME 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN with Pastor Quincy Worthington officiating.  Interment will follow privately at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Crown Point, IN.  Visitation is private due to an abundance of caution under the recommendations of the CDC and the State of Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Calumet Area or Wounded Warrior Project.