John Tuznik, 90, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 24, 1923, in Krempa, Poland, to Jan and Jozefa (Traczynski) Tuznik.
John worked at Kingsley Furniture, LaPorte, for 30 years and owned Tuznik Upholstery. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN. John enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, boating, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
On March 6, 1954, in Oslo, Norway, he married Nancy (Gjersengen) Tuznik, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Steve (Laura) Tuznik and Janet (Andrew) Pray, both of LaPorte; one sister, Jadwiga Krawczyk; and four grandchildren, Nils, Hans, Lars and Sven.
Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, and one sister, Krystyna Borowska.
A memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, with Rev. Walter M. Ciesla officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Services of Northern Indiana Inc., 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617.
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