John Rastovski

John Rastovski, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, born January 30, 1921, passed away September 18, 2014 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point, IN. He is survived by 10 children: John (Ardith) Rastovski of Lowell, Judy Byers of Valparaiso, Lorraine (Gary) Gentry of Columbus, OH, Gayla Haviland of Lowell, Michael Rastovski of Hebron, Grace (Donald) Deedrick of Crown Point, Nancy (Bob) Cline of Hebron, Joseph and Timothy Rastovski of Waukegan, IL and Tina (Bob) Hall of Lowell; 18 grandchildren: John Rastovski, Gary and Amy Gentry, Dawn Rastovski, Bonnie Schoenbeck, Kellie Gorball, Jason Rastovski, Elizabeth Lavendusky, Christena Ferry, David Byers II, Amanda Rastovski, Kristine Robinson, Jody Byers, Brandon Haviland, Kristie Trevino, Rob Cline, Tim Rastovski Jr. and Conrad Deedrick III; 23 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brother, Nicholas; and sister, Catherine. Mr. Rastovski was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lorraine (Schmid) Rastovski; parents: Joseph and Agnes Rastovski; brothers: Joseph, Peter, George and Michael; sisters: Agnes and Mary; and son in law, David Byers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1 Wilhelm St,, Schererville, IN with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., (one-half mile south of U.S. 30) Schererville, IN. Mr. Rastovski was retired from the C.W.P.S. Railroad with 22 years of service and was a WWII Vet, obtaining a Bronze Star, 2 Purple Hearts, American Campaign Medal, European Campaign Occupation Medal, 3 Good Conduct Medals and WWII Victory Medal. He was a past commander of the Griffith V.F.W. Post #9982 and a member of AMVETS. John was also a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Please visit: www.chapellawnfunerals.com