Mark T. Svetic

Mark was born September 14, 1945, in Hammond, IN to Mark and Katherine Svetic.

Mark was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Cecilia Maurath Svetic; daughter, Melinda Grzych; and grandchildren, Lauren and Matthew Grzych. Stepchildren, Yvette and Steve Lazaroff, Ryan Guillen and Byron Williams; step grandchildren, Mason and Evan Lazaroff, and his loyal canine companion, Oreo. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon; and brother-in-law, Joey Marchlenski; special cousins, Pat and Bud Jones, Kathy Adams; and dear friend, Nancy Weber.

Mark graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic High School and Indiana University. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mark was a manager for AAA Insurance and All Sure Insurance, and was the owner of Cars Are Us car dealership in Dyer. Mark was also a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish and held leadership positions in Helpmates. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on and collecting old cars.

A visitation for Mark will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307, followed by a funeral from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Committal will immediately follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Svetic family.