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Obituary: John Hanchar

December 17, 1934 – January 11, 2021

information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home

John HancharJohn Hanchar, age 86 of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He is survived by his son: Mike (Pam) Hanchar; granddaughter: Tiphane Moore; and great grandson: Blake Moore. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence, in 2018; and parents: John and Anna Gelatic.

John was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He honorably served our country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a computer analyst for various companies, the last being in publishing, and he was a long time member of Our Lady of Knock Catholic Church in Calumet City, IL until moving to Indiana where attended St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Munster.

John will be laid to rest on Friday, January 15 in a private family graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, Indiana. Masks are required.


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