HELEN KOROTKY (nee Kordys), age 99 of Crown Point; formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

She is survived by her husband Walter “Wally” Korotky of 48 years; sisters: Lillian (Armand) Lopez, Bernice (late John) Szmutko, Shirley (late Tom) Bobin; her many nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law: Jennie & Diane Kordys.  Preceded in death by parents John & Mary Kordys; sister Veronica Dobis; brothers: Anthony (Catherine), Joseph, John (Audrey), Leonard and Stanley “Stas” Kordys.

Mrs. Korotky was a faithful member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a former parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She was a graduate of Emerson High School, Class of 1939 and retired from Gary Tube Works, U.S. Steel with 30 years of service.  Helen was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #209.

Family and friends may gather at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Tuesday from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 beginning at 9:30 A.M. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 A.M. from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church (5885 Harrison St., Merrillville).  At rest Calumet Park Cemetery.