Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

John Zupancic, "Zupi"

Passed away on January 23, 2024

John “Zupi” Zupancic, age 76.  Late of Crown Point, Indiana formerly of the East Side of Chicago.  Passed away January 23, 2024.  Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Colley) for 38 years.  Loving father of Jill Stetkevych and Noel Zupancic.  Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Stetkevych.  John is also survived by many loving family members.  He is preceded in death by his parents John and Frances, brother Paul, and his sister Jane Ann who he called his Guardian Angel.   John was a retired Ironworker and proud member of Ironworkers Union Local #1.  He was a member of KSKJ and St. Mary Church in Crown Point.  John was an avid fisherman, hunter, boater, and enjoyed barbequing and smoking on his grills. 

Visitation Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 2:00 pm until time of service at 7:00 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th Ln.) St. John.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital preferred. For more information

Inurnment:
Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital preferred. 

Visitation Location

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

Map

Visitation Information

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Prayer Service
Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Condolences
"Dear Debbie,Jill,Noel&Alyssa: My heart is broken for you with the loss of Zup. He was like a brother to me and a confidante I will never be able to replace. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. Rest in Peace Bubba, I will always cherish our friendship. "
- Dodie
January 24, 2024 3:55 pm
"RIP Brother Zoupe"
- Richard Huiras
January 24, 2024 4:16 pm
"God bless you Zup. God has another another keeper. "
- James Williams
January 24, 2024 5:51 pm
"Dear Debbie,Jill,Noel,Alyssa: My heart is broken for you with the loss of Zup. He was always like a brother to me and the confidante a person could have. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. Rest in peace Bubba....you will be missed and always loved and never forgotten."
- Dodie Pavichevich -Bukala
January 24, 2024 6:41 pm
": I knew Zupe since high school he was a good man you have my deepest sympathy."
- PAT POLINSKI
January 24, 2024 7:01 pm
"So sorry for your loss I worked with John many times, he was a great guy."
- mike dancula
January 24, 2024 7:03 pm
"Dear John (Zupi) Rest in Peace. Barbara "
- Barbara (McDonald) Hirsch
January 25, 2024 10:10 am
"Very sad for the loss. I will always remember him as a a great cousin and my favorite babysitter. "
- Jay Jansky
January 25, 2024 2:46 pm
"Dear Debbie, Noel, Jill and families- it’s so sad to hear we have lost Zup - to us he was always our big, cool cousin John Allen. I’ll always have great memories of him being a sweetheart of a guy and a kind family man. He will be greatly missed."
- Sharon Paterson
January 25, 2024 3:16 pm
"Debbie and family Zupi has been a great friend since I met him at CYC . He was loved and will greatly be missed .. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.. "
- Kelly Ringer
January 25, 2024 5:22 pm
"My Condolences to the family. Rest in Peace 🕊️. "
- Judy Knezevich Andersen
January 25, 2024 7:35 pm
"So sorry to hear this. Zup and I were neighbors, and I was in his brother's class. My sister was in his at St. George. We Chatted often on FB."
- John Trellicoso
January 26, 2024 7:35 am
"Sad to hear of Zup's passing but know he is now at peace. I'm thankful to have had the pleasure of dining on his fabulous stuffed peppers and other great dishes. What a great cook, and a really nice guy. My heart and prayers go out to Debbie at this difficult time. Zup was blessed by all the great care given to him by his loving wife."
- Brenda Matz
January 27, 2024 2:33 pm
"RIP Brother Zoupe"
- Richard Huiras
January 29, 2024 9:08 am
Candles Lit
"Dear Jill & Noel, I was so sad to learn about your Dad's passing. May God bless you and give you comfort during this sad time. Sending love and hugs to both of you. "
- Colleen Hurry-Ploszaj
January 25, 2024 3:15 pm