Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Valerie J. Goginsky

Passed away on January 2, 2025


Valerie J. Goginsky, age 63. Late of Crown Point, Indiana.  Passed away January 2, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved sister of Phillip (Cheryl) Goginsky, Dennis (Mary) Goginsky, Regina (David) Rush, Janet (David) Slupczynski and sister-in-law of Diane Peterson.  Loving aunt of David Anthony, Scott, Eric, Matthew, Peter, Anna, Aaron, Jacob, Adam, Zachary, and Lorna. Dear friend of Roy. Preceded in death by parents Peter and Helen Goginsky and siblings David Peterson and Sr. Bernadine Goginsky, PHJC. Valerie attended Morton Senior High School (class ‘79) and IU Bloomington.  She brought a little sparkle to everywhere she went. Valerie loved to have fun, dance, sing and play cards.  She was an avid Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Patrick Mahomes fan.Special thank you to all her caregivers at Majestic Care, Crown Point. 
Visitation Friday, January 17, 2025 from 4:00 – 8 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 am DIRECTLY at St. John the Evangelist Church – Day Chapel 11301 W. 93rd Ave. (Corner of 93rd and 41). Interment Memory Lane Memorial Park. For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral Mass:
St. John the Evangelist Church - Day Chapel
11301 W. 93rd Ave.
St. John, Indiana 46373
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Memory Lane Memorial Park
Crown Point, Indiana

Visitation Location

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

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Visitation Information

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"My deepest condolences to the family of Valerie.. Val was such a warrior and a true light in this world. I was very lucky to have gotten know such a beautiful person. She always made me laugh and was such a fun person to talk with. It was never a dull moment with Valerie. "
- Krystal Kochopolous
January 5, 2025 4:19 pm

"My condolences to the Goginsky family. You will be in my prayers. "
- Jo Anne Baldin
January 9, 2025 4:39 pm

"Val sure fought a VALiant fight. I hope now she is resting in peace. Sending condolences, prayers, hugs, love and friendship to her family at this sorrowful time. Love, Paula and Greg Kraus "
- Paula Kraus
January 9, 2025 7:50 pm

"My sympathies to Val's family. I worked with her many years ago and remember her as a genuine, caring, kind person. So sorry she had to go through this."
- Tammy Barnett (Petitt)
January 15, 2025 9:20 am

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