Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Dennis W. Mestrich

Passed away on September 4, 2019

Dennis W. Mestrich, age 72, late of St. John and formerly of East Chicago, passed away on September 4, 2019.  Beloved husband of Mary Ann for 48 years; loving father of David (Robin) Mestrich, Jeffrey (Maggie) Mestrich, and Tim (Jenny) Mestrich; cherished grandfather of Caiden, Colby, Leo, Maisie, and Adeline; dearest brother of Carole (John) Bacon and the late Richard Mestrich; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Dennis had a distinguished career spanning 44 years in healthcare administration, having worked at St. Anthony Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hospital, and retired as CEO of Heartland Blood Centers. He was an avid reader and a master of crossword puzzles. 

Visitation Friday, September 6, 2019 3-8 pm.  Funeral Services Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 9:30 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John to St. John the Evangelist Church – Day Chapel (corner of 93rd and 41). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am with Rev. Sammie Maletta officiating.  Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph Maley Foundation, whose mission “serving children of ALL abilities,” was celebrated and honored by Dennis, www.josephmaley.org or PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 9:30 am

Funeral Mass:
St. John the Evangelist Church - Day Chapel
Corner of 93rd and 41
St. John, Indiana 46373
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
8178 Cline Ave.
Schererville, Indiana 46375

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph Maley Foundation, whose mission “serving children of ALL abilities,” was celebrated and honored by Dennis, www.josephmaley.org or PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268. 

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

Map

Visitation Information

Friday, September 6, 2019 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"I'm saddened by this news. Rest well, Cousin Dennis. "Pete" Miksich"
- PETER J MIKSICH JR
September 5, 2019 11:05 am
"I worked at Heartland Blood Center for many years with Dennis. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was always a kind and thoughtful person to everyone he came in contact with. Love and prayers to the entire family."
- LouAnn Bartlett
September 5, 2019 1:50 pm
"Mary Ann, and family, I offer you my deepest sympathy. Denny and I met at St. Joe's and we had some wonderful times together. Mary Ann, I will miss going to say good-bye to Denny. I am still healing from knee replacement surgery. I will be praying for your family during this hard time. May Our Lord bless all of you."
- Karen L. (Yonke) Domsich
September 5, 2019 7:30 pm
"Dennis was a good man and an strong leader. We will miss him greatly; may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Ann and the family."
- Tony Watkins
September 5, 2019 9:45 pm
"My heartfelt condolences to the Mestrich family and friends. May God's amazing grace console you all and fill you with His peace and comfort! I know Dennis through working at Heartland Blood Centers. He recruited me from Florida Blood Services in 2004 and I spent two wonderful years under his leadership. Dennis, with his affable and respectful manner, was instrumental in helping me through the indescribable grief of losing my oldest daughter after only three months of my employment. I am sure our Heavenly Father is embracing Dennis at this very moment as he begins his life in the presence of God! Dennis, celebrate Love and Life with all of Heaven!!"
- Jeanie Olach
September 6, 2019 12:46 pm
" Dear Mrs MaryAnn Mestrich and family, May God s love give comfort and peace at this difficult time.Dennis was a wonderful gentleman I knew him from St. Anthony Medical center. (lab) My deepest sympathy. MaryKay Rzetelny FHCP/St.Anthony Medical Center."
- Mary Catherine Rzetelny
September 6, 2019 3:08 pm
"Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dennis. He was an amazing and genuine person and leader for all in the lab at St. Anthony. He was always so very kind and we will always remember him. God's blessings to you and your family and it was wonderful seeing you Maryann at the service. Sincerely, Carmen and James Langston "
- Carmen Langston(Plasencia)
September 10, 2019 10:28 am
Candles Lit
"my deepest sympathy. may his loving memories give comfort to Dennis family and friends. A true gentleman. MaryKay Rzetelny St. Anthony Medical Center Lab FHCP"
- marykay rzetelny
September 6, 2019 8:16 am