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Lawrence Gruszkowski Obituary

Gruszkowski, Lawrence "Larry" J.

Lawrence "Larry" J. Gruszkowski, 86. Late of Steger formerly of Sauk Village and Chicago, IL passed away October 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Klara (nee Schmucker) 56 years. Loving dad of Karl (Michelle) Gruszkowski, Lisa (John) Wallis, Debbie (John) Mladenovski, and Linda (George) Chruszch. Cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 4.

Visitation Sunday, October 24, 2021 3-7pm Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Ln., St. John, IN 46373. Funeral Services Monday, October 25, 2021 with prayers Elmwood Funeral Chapel proceeding to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 1 W. Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN 46373 Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am. Interment Memory Lane Cemetery, 6305 W. Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point, IN 46307.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 22, 2021.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel, St. John Location

11300 West 97th Lane, Saint John, IN 46373

Oct

25

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish

1 W. Wilhelm St, Schererville, IN

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Elmwood Chapel, St. John Location

11300 West 97th Lane, Saint John, IN 46373

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