Mary Dado

1978 Obits

Surname	Given	Age	Date	Page	Maiden
Puplava	Frank P. Sr.	88	January 10	A-5
Puplava	Mary Veronica	89	March 19	A-72	Dado
Puplava	Robert T.	39	April 3	A-23

hasickubin 4 years ago

Can someone help me find my family? My name is Tomas Dado , I am an exchange student from Slovakia. I am in Kansas now. My dad, couple weeks ago told me, that his grandfother has got sister. Her name was Maria Dadova and she moved to Whiting Indian aroud 1930 and she married Frank Puplava. They had 12 childrens. Me and my host uncle found Betty and she is wife of one of the childrens of Maria and Frank.

• Frank and Mary "Poplava" in 1940 Census
• Obituary for Edward Puplava son of Frank and Mary Dado Puplava

  EDWARD M. PUPLAVA "ED" WHITING, IN

  Edward "Ed" M. Puplava, age 79, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011. Beloved son of late Frank and late Mary Puplava nee Dado. Loving brother of late Josephine, late Irene (late Joseph) Gulasy, late Tina, late William, late George, late Frank, late Anthony (late Albina), late Richard, late Mike (Ann), late Tom (late Lottie), and late Charles. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews and greatnieces and great nephews; and great-great nieces and great- great nephews. Ed was a lifelong member of the IC Church and of Whiting. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating, fishing, and carpentry. He survived the Battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War. Ed was a very loving uncle and will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM from OWENS- RUZICH FUNERAL HOME, 816 - 119th St., corner of (Rt. 41) Calumet Ave. at 119th St., Whiting to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Rev. Stanley J. Dominik officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday from 3:00-9:00 PM at OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Korean War Veterans Assoc. For further information regarding services, please contact OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME at (219) 659-0417 or 219) (659-0018.

• Anthony Pulava

  Anthony J. Puplava, 83, late of Whiting, passed away Sunday, June 2, 1996 at St. Catherine Hospital. Mr. Puplava is survived by two daughters, Lorraine (Joseph) Hanusin of Highland, IN. and Joan Puplava of Whiting, IN.; four brothers, William Puplava, Ed Puplava, Charles Puplava and Tom (Lottie) Puplava and one sister, Justine Puplava, all of Whiting; two granddaughters, Catherine (Michael) Mikolsi of Wixsom, MI. and Michelle Jacusis of Whiting; great grandfather of Andrea and Paul Ellis of Highland, IN.; uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Puplava was preceded in death by his wife, Albine (nee Labotka); four brothers, Frank, Michael, George and Richard Puplava; two sisters, Josephine Puplava and Irene Gallasi and one granddaughter, Margie Hanusin.

  Mr. Puplava wa a retired electrician at Amoco Oil, Whiting. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 5, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. from the Ruzich Funeral Home, 2031 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, IN. to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Ficko, officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

  Friends are invited to meet with the family Tuesday, June 4th from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruzich Funeral Home. Friends are invited to contact the Ruzich Funeral Home at 219-659-0018.

• Charles Puplava

  Charles A. Puplava, 73, of Whiting passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 at Danville V.A. Hospital. Survivors include three brothers, Thomas (Lottie) Puplava of Whiting and William and Edward Puplava, also of Whiting; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Ann of Chicago. Mr. Puplava was preceded in death by his father Frank and mother Mary and nine brothers and sisters.

  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2000, 9:30 a.m. from the Owens Funeral Home, Calumet Ave. and 119th St., Whiting with 10 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Anthony Ficko officiating. Burial, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

  Mr. Puplava was a Veteran of World War II; was a retiree of Amoco Oil Company having served for 42 years; a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol; a lifelong resident of Whiting.

• Richard Peter Puplava

  Richard P. Puplava Services for Richard P. Puplava 28, of 1916 Front St., Whiting found dead in his car Friday (January 17, 1958), will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday from Kosior Chapel, 2031 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, and at 9 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. John J. Lach will officiate at the final rites, and burial will be in Calumet Park cemetery at Crown Point Mr. Puplava, a technician at the Standard Oil Co. laboratory, was found in his car at 115th St. and State Line Ave., Hammond. He apparently had been dead about three hours when found by a passerby. A shotgun was found by his side, authorities said. Surviving are his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Puplava Sr.; eight brothers, Frank Jr., Anthony, George, Thomas, William, Charles and Edward, all of Whiting, and Michael of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Gulosy and Justine Puplava, both of Whiting. A Korean War veteran, he was a member of Whiting Lodge 111 of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.

• Thomas Puplava Obituary

  Thomas C. Puplava Whiting Thomas C. Puplava, 81, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2004. He ws preceded in death by his parents, Frank, Sr. and Mary (Dado) Puplava and nine othr siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lottie (nee Teborski); two daughters, Barbara (James) Herrick of Scabrook, TX and Frances (James) Russell of Valparaiso; four grandchildren, Jim (Monica) Herrick, Mary (Alan) Robertson, Justin Russell and Matthew Russell; one great-grandchild Ryan Robertson; two brothers, William and Edward Puplava, both of Whiting; and many nieces and nephews. A native and lifelong resident of the Whiting area, Mr. Puplava proudly served as a member of the U.S. Army's 413th Infantry, 104th (Timberwolf) Division during WWII. He was a Whiting High School graduate, a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a retired welder from Amoco with 35 years of service and a member of the VFW. He was a wonderful and loving person who was an inspiration to many. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso, handling arrangements

• Lottie Puplava Obituary

  Lottie M. Puplava (Teborski) Valparaiso/East Chicago/Whiting/Hammond Lottie M. (Teborski) Puplava, 77, of Whiting, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2004. She was a resident of Whispering Pines Health Care Facility, Valparaiso, at the time of her passing. Lottie was preceded in death by her spouse, Thomas C. Puplava, parents Joseph and Stella Teborski and six other siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (James) Herrick of Seabrook, TX and Frances (James) Russell of Valparaiso; four grandchildren, Jim (Monica) Herrick, Mary (Alan) Robertson, Justin (Jill) Russell and Matthew Russell; one great grandson, Ryan Robertson; and many nieces and nephews. A native of East Chicago, Lottie was a resident of the Whiting/Hammond area for 56 years. She was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, actively particpated as a member of St. Ann Sodality, and sang with the church choir. She retired from GATX Corp. Plant #1 in East Chicago, where she was employed as a switchboard operator and receptionist. Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory, at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso, Lottie will be laid to rest at Angelcrest Cemetery in Valparaiso. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. angelcrestinc.com Her life was one of love for her family, her friends, and her faith. She will be truly missed by those she leaves behind.

• Justine A. "Tina" Puplava

  Whiting

  Justine A. "Tina" Puplava, 68, late of Whiting, passed away Monday, January 27, 1997, at her residence. Devoted sister to Thomas Puplava, William Puplava, Charles Puplava and Edward Puplava; dear sister-in-law to Ann Puplava and Lottie Puplava; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ms. Puplava was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Puplava, her brothers, Frank Puplava, Anthony Puplava, Richard Puplava, Michael Puplava and George Puplava and her sisters, Irene Gulasy and Josephine Puplava. Ms. Puplava was a lifetime resident of Whiting and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. from the Ruzich Funeral Home, 2031 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, Indiana to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Ficko officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

  At the request of the family, a private visitation with close friends will be held on Tuesday at the Ruzich Funeral Home, 2031 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, Indiana. For further details regarding funeral services, friends are invited to contact the Ruzich Funeral Home at (219) 659-0018.

• Anne E. (Miller) Puplava

  ANNE E. PUPLAVA (nee MILLER) Anne E. Puplava, (nee Miller) age 92, lifelong of the East Side passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Charles (late Antoinette) Puplava and Carol (Marion) Dyrek. Devoted grandmother of Bonnie Puplava, Michael (Olivia) Puplava, David (Amanda) Puplava and Jessica Dyrek. Cherished great grandmother of Kaitlyn Puplava. Anne was a retired employee of Eastman Kodak and a member of Annunciata Womens Club. Visitation Monday, August 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prayers at Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com