RIP  2.9.2012

Ann Furiak (nee Grenchik) 96 of Whiting passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Hammond-Whiting Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late John Furiak who passed away June 5, 1995; loving mother of Rosemary (Raymond) Giovannoni of Reisterstown, MD, Ruth Ann (Howard) Sauer of Glen Ellyn, IL, John (late Evie) Furiak of Hammond, Thomas Furiak of Whiting and the late Connie (late Robert) Evans; cherished grandmother of Michael (Midori) Giovannoni of Virginia, Richard Giovannoni of Ohio, John (Andrea) Furiak of Noblesville, In, Nick (Laura) Furiak of Shelbyville, IN, Marty (Tammy) Furiak of Schererville, Mari Furiak of Cedar Lake, Kristin Sauer of Wheaton, IL and Connie (Michael) Unruh of Bloomington, IL; adoring great grandma of nine; proud great, great grandma of one; dearest sister-in-law of Donnie (late Raymond) Sabol of Whiting; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Grenchik and Ceil (late Richard) Leinen and two brothers, John Grenchik and Joseph Grenchik.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting with the Rev. John E. Kalicky, C.PP.S., officiating; entombment, St. John Cemetery, Hammond; visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 to 7:00pm. The St. John Rosary Society, together with members of the parish will offer prayers at the funeral home on Monday at 4:00pm.

Ann Furiak was born on May 18, 1915 in Whiting, Indiana to John and Mary (Kovacik) Grencik and was a lifelong resident. She was an alumna of SS. Cyril and Methodius Academy, Danville, PA, Class of 1934. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, the St. John Rosary Society and the Secular Order of Franciscans. She was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, BR. 81 and served as an officer for over 40 years. Ann was also the sweetest and most caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend anyone could ever have. Ann’s 96 years on earth were truly a gift to all who loved and were loved by her. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. John School Endowment Fund would be appreciated.