OBITUARY FROM NW TIMES, JULY 9, 2008:

Andrew Kaczmarek, age 82, a lifelong Hobart resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Andy was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1944. He was a veteran of World War II-US Army 24th Division. He was a member of the American Legion, New Chicago Post #454. Andy retired from River Forest School System as a Bus Driver after 45 years of service.

Andrew was preceded in death by his wife, Irene S, Kaczmarek; his brothers: Steve, Everettt, Frank, Phil, John, Louie and Marty Kaczmarek; and sisters: Irene Horwith and Angeline Philips. He is survived by twin daughters: Jane Bormann of Wheat- field, IN and Jean (Gino) Capellari of Demotte, IN; two grandchildren: Gino (Melissa) Capellari of Wheatfield and Chris (Wendy) Capellari; three great granddaughters: Anna, Laynie and Mia Capellari; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. New Chicago American Legion Post #454 will conduct services on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crestmark of Roselawn, 10352 N. 600 E. County Line, Demotte, IN 46310 or the the Ahzheimers Association. www.burnsfuneral.com

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=Andrew-Kaczmarek&pid=113003237.