Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

John T. Barron, Sr.

Passed away on May 8, 2025

John T. Barron Sr. , age 89.  Late of Crown Point, Indiana formerly of the East Side of Chicago.  Passed away suddenly on May 8, 2025.  Beloved husband of Angela for 69 years.  Loving father of Julie (Bob) Novak, Rhonda (late Tim) Marsh, John Barron  Jr. (Diana), Joe (Lenore) Barron, Colleen (Tom) Schumacker, and Eric Barron.  Cherished grandfather of Nick (Angela), Marc (Kim), Justin, Kristin (Ren), Adam, Shelby, Jordan, John, Kenneth, and Patrick.  Dearest great grandfather of Zoe, Eleni, Anthony, Teddy, Jack, and Jackson.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents William and Ethel Barron and siblings: Willene, Joan, Lovie, Ron, Fr. Wayne, Carol, and CPD Edward, Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  John was a retired employee of LTV (Republic Steel).  He was an avid train collector and dealer.

Visitation Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 9:30 am until time of Memorial Mass at 10:00 am DIRECTLY at. St. Mary Catholic Church 321 E. Joliet St. Crown Point, IN. 46307. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Research Children's Hospital.  For more information 219-365-3474.

Funeral Mass:
St. Mary Catholic Church
321 E. Joliet St.
Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 10:00 am

Visitation Location

St. Mary Catholic Church
321 E. Joliet St.
Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Visitation Information

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 9:30 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
"We send all our deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Barron family. John was a special man and it was such a pleasure to know him. We pray for peace for John and for the family. With Love, Lonnie and Barb"
- Lonnie and Barb Qualls
May 11, 2025 7:51 pm
"To Julie,Bob and family Our sympathies on your recent loss. May your Dad rest in peace and may God bless him."
- Cyd&Carl
May 12, 2025 9:09 am
"Joe and family , words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss, may God watch over your family through this trying time. My deepest condolences. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 From : Denise Cappello and family "
- Denise Morsovillo Cappello
May 12, 2025 8:08 pm
"John lives on through the Commercial Avenue diorama he built for us at the SE Chicago Historical Museum in the Calumet Park field house. It captures in great detail our significant retail district when our steel mills were still functioning. We are forever indebted to him for his work and always give credit to him when our awe-struck visitors re-live the South Chicago they once knew. Sincere condolences from SECHS staff"
- Southeast Chicago Historical Society Staff
May 16, 2025 1:55 pm
"My prayers and deepest sympathy on your loss. He was a great neighbor from the old Vets Park neighborhood. May he rest in peace."
- Donna Budimir
May 21, 2025 4:32 pm
Candles Lit
"Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. John, the patriarch of your family, was such a special man and I (Lonnie) spent a number of years working along side of him and getting to know one another. And we have been so fortunate to have Julie and Bob as the very best neighbors anyone could ever ask for. We offer you our most sincere condolences and our deepest Love. Lonnie and Barb "
- Lonnie and Barb Qualls
May 11, 2025 7:47 pm
"I am sending prayers and my condolences to the entire Barron family. We never had nothing but good conversations he will be missed. "
- Tom Stipaniich
May 12, 2025 3:29 pm
"Please know that you have been in my thoughts. My heart goes out to the entire family, especially to Aunt Angie and my cousins. Please know that Uncle Jack played a significant role in my Life; Uncle Jack and Uncle Gene were two of the strongest role models that helped me through Life's challenges. I will never forget the chaotically insane amount of LOVE that emanated from that household any time I was fortunate to visit. Love and strength to you all."
- George Jarocki
May 13, 2025 10:14 am