James Mihalick

July 20, 1926 - September 10, 2009

James Mihalick, age 83 of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009. He is survived by 4 brothers: Michael Mary Mihalick of Michigan City, George Mihalik of Merrillville, Raymond Barbara Mihalik of Valparaiso, and Matt Joni Mihalick of Merrillville; 2 sisters: Kay Gene Reister of Culver, IN and Jean Molengraft of Valparaiso; sister-in-law, Ann Mihalik of Crown Point; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Matthew and Anna Mihalick; brothers: John and Steven Mihalick; sisters: Barbara and Geraldine Mihalick and Ann Critten; brothers-in-law: Dr. Neal Molengraft and Robert Critten; and sister-in-law, Betty Mihalik. A memorial visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Jim was born and raised in Gary; a graduate from Lew Wallace High School class of 1945 and attended Indiana University for 3 ½ years. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, being stationed in the Philippines. Jim was a member of Engineers Local 150 and worked for Standard Paving as a heavy machine operator. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to the American Heart Associations and American Cancer Society. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.

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Uncle Jim!! Strange how some memories stick out now. I can still see your and Uncle Ray's feet sticking out, uncovered, from the ends of your bed when there at Cristmas. It was cold too. Another memory was going to Marco's and I ate in the back - kid in a bar!! Only with Uncle Jim. Great fun always!! Good memories always. It is now your turn to rest and still be in the heart of your family. God Bless!!!

I will miss Jim and the brief visits we had the last few years, but I will always remember him as a vibrant young boyhood friend of my brother-in-law Gus and sister Joan and Jim being in their Wedding party. We worked together for many years at Standard Paving, and Jim was a dedicated, committed, loyal, expert, professional, operating engineer who was such a dear friend like a brother. My deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of Jim.

Jim was my godfather. I remember looking in his closet while visiting as little kids will do. I never saw a larger collection of sportshirts in my life! I remember visiting him in Indianapolis during his yearly pilgrimage to the state basketball finals, the many weekends in Winamac sitting in the yard and listening to the Cub games on the radio, the fun we had at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Christmas, and finally the peppers he would send me every Spring. Recently, even though he had a terrible problem from his loss of taste, he always seemed upbeat and enjoyed life. I will miss him. God bless you Jimmy, Mickey

Jim and I went to Lew Wallace together and graduated in 1945.We met again over seas in the Phillipine Island.We spent some time together before he was sent home before me. Jim and the Mihalick family are my good friends and I wish to express my sincerest sympathies to the family.I feel your loss and I want you to know that others care a lot.May your memories be good and know that Jim is at rest. Most sincerely Mel/Joyce Lichtenfeld

Uncle Jim. Another brother of this 'Greatest Generation', you have gone on to Saturday breakfast with family that went ahead of you. Rest easy now in God's arms and say hi to Daddy and Mom for me. Love, Patti

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