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Edward J. Labus, "Ed"

Passed away on September 25, 2023

Edward J. “Ed” Labus, age 79.  Late of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family on September 25, 2023.  Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Kroll) for 55 years.  Loving father of Jennifer (Sam) Labus Russell, Eric Labus, and Natalie (Jim) Crook.  Cherished grandfather of Paige (Rigo) Gonzalez, Paul Crook, and Nickolas Crook.  Dearest brother of Sister Francine Labus OSF, Lorraine (Wes) Pietsch, Jerome (Gayle) Labus, late Carl (Sandy) Labus, and late John (late Joyce) Labus.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Ed retired from Lake Central High School after 30 years of dedicated service teaching Electronics. Prior to teaching at Lake Central he taught at Morton High School in Hammond.  Ed enjoyed wood working and building furniture, working with model trains, stamp collecting, and in his retirement golfing. He loved Jesus and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. 

Visitation Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm.  Funeral Services Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:30 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97^th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97^th LN. St. John to St. John the Evangelist Church 10701 Olcott Ave.  Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 noon.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked to be made to the family and will then be directed to the University Of Chicago Hospital – Department of Pulmonology.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com