Lottie Anne Klapkowski

Lottie A. Klapkowski, age 92, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully January 15th at her daughter, Joyce, and son-in-law, Rock Fleming's, residence in Canton, TX, where she was cared for during her declining years. With angel escorts, she ascended to her eternal home with the Lord and for a glorious reunion with her husband, Babe. Lottie was born May 25, 1929, in Hammond, IN, daughter of the late George and Julia Myszak. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Alfred "Babe" Klapkowski; brothers, Matt, Tony, and Ted; sisters, Lillian and Betty; daughter, Julie; granddaughter, Crystal; and grandsons, Matthew and Henry. Lottie leaves cherished memories with her children (spouses), Edward (Connie) of Munster, IN, Marianne (Bill) Born of Bloomington, IN, Joyce (Rock) Fleming of Canton, TX, Grace (Ken) Norris of Columbus, OH, Anthony (Kim) of Jacksonville, FL, John of Hammond, IN, Alfred (Lisa) of Schererville, IN; along with ten grandchildren and nine great­-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Shortly after graduating from Hammond High School, Lottie married the love of her life, Babe, and raised eight children. She was known to be a fantastic cook and have an extraordinary love for ice cream. Lottie retired from the Union of Food Workers after working for Burgers Supermarket in Hammond. She led an active and full life, not only as a wife and mother, but also as a former active member of St. John Bosco Church, and holding positions with the Hammond Democratic Precinct 5-1, one being Sergeant at Arms. She was a former member of the VFW Post #717 and Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #126. Lottie and Babe loved creating memories at their southern Indiana cabin, where they would fish, swim and tell stories around campfires with family, extended family members and friends. In the evening, she would relax by watching TV, with her favorite being "Wheel of Fortune." Toward the end of her long life, she fought a prolonged and fierce battle with Heart Failure and Alzheimer's, but lost. Gratitude goes to The Hospice of East Texas for their support and care during Lottie's final months of life. A Celebration of Lottie's full life and Funeral Service will be held on June 4th, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN. Family and friends are welcomed to a reception at 1:00 PM, where a buffet meal will be served. All are invited to process to her burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens after lunch at 2:00 PM. Lottie will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Flowers and plants are welcomed to honor her life or a donation to a charity of one's choosing. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Klapkowski family.