Lynn M. Duimich

Lynn M. Duimich, 78, of Whiting, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday,  August 26, 2024. A courageous cancer survivor for 33 years, she was the cherished daughter of the late Davorin and Mildred Duimich and the beloved sister of Cynthia (Bruce) Cave, the late Margaret Krvjansky, and the late Frank V. Duimich. She was a treasured aunt to Devin (Nick and Beau) Bosak, Joy (Joe) Michelson, Gabriel Gordon, Marie France, and David George Krvjansky.

Born on August 1, 1946, Lynn’s life was deeply rooted in the Calumet Region, where she remained a lifelong resident. A proud graduate of Washington High School in East Chicago, she went on to attend Purdue University and the Don Roberts School of Beauty. Lynn’s faith was the cornerstone of her life as a devoted member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Whiting. Lynn’s work life included positions at Marvin’s in Indiana Harbor, Hair Performers in Merrillville, co-proprietor of Hair Graphics in Dyer, Shefsky & Froelich Ltd. – Chicago, Diversified Chicago, and 15 years in the Public Safety Department at Calumet College of St. Joseph, a role she embraced with unwavering commitment. Lynn's spirit shone brightly through her involvement as a beloved Pierogi Fest Busha, where her warmth, humor, and vivacious personality touched the hearts of many. Her fun-loving and charismatic nature left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be profoundly missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

A heartfelt farewell will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, with Rev. Mark R. Peres, CPPS, officiating. Lynn will be laid to rest at St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a parish wake service at 4:30 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.baranfh.com[BF1] . In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials made in Lynn's honor to the American Cancer Society, Calumet College of St. Joseph, or Whiting Gimme Shelter.

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