John BARTA

6 DEC 1919 - 19 SEP 2009

• BIRTH: 6 DEC 1919, East Chicago, Indiana
• BURIAL: 2009, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake County, Indiana
• DEATH: 19 SEP 2009, South Bend, IN

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[N11962] Birth: Dec. 6, 1919
East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana
Death: Sep. 19, 2009

JOHN LOUIS BARTA
Dec. 6, 1919 - Sept. 19, 2009
John was born in East Chicago, IN, the son of Steven and Elizabeth Barta. He is survived by his loving wife, Jessie Barta and sisters: Elizabeth Lamberg and Ethel Krucina. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, John and daughter-in-law, Jackie; brother, Steven and sister, Margaret. John is survived by his sons: Michael (Linda) Barta, Roger (Lori) Barta and Robert (Debbie) Barta and his step sons: Joseph (Susan) Krucina and Gary (Marilyn) Krucina. John was a devoted Grandfather to Brett (Kristin) Barta, Krista (Chris) Hopkins, Stacey (John) Frye, Jim Barta, Michael (Amy) Krucina, Amy (Brad) Behnke, Ben Krucina, Jennifer Barta, Megan Barta, and Kelsey Barta. He was a very proud great- grandfather to Sydney, Alivia, Spencer, Anna, Jack, Emily, Madelyn, Vincent and Maria. John and his wife Jessie retired to Belleview, FL in 1984 and returned to live in South Bend, IN in 2005. He served in World War II as an Army Airplane Mechanic and was a recipient of distinguished medals. He retired from NIPSCO after many years of faithful service. John was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and The Chicago Cubs. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly missed. Committal services will be held at 10:30am (CST) TODAY in the chapel at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN with Military Honors following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association . To send condolences to the family log on to www.McGannHay.com. Published in The Times from September 24 to September 25, 2009

Burial: Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake County, Indiana