Paul J. "Butch" Miskus

Paul J. “Butch” Miskus, 77 of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Community Hospital, Munster. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Janice (nee Hmurovich); loving father of Paul Brian (Patricia) Miskus, Jason (Lynn) Miskus and Amanda (Peter) Adam; adoring grandfather of Paul Brian, Jr. and Steven Miskus, Luke, Logan and Leia Adam, Callen and Makenna Miskus; cherished son-in-law of Barbara (late Milton) Hmurovich; dearest brother-in-law of James (Lori) Hmurovich; special niece and nephew, Karissa (Andy) Losh and Matthew (Nicole) Laurinas, and many other loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Barbara Beth Laurinas, sister Kathleen Berchert and brother Michael Miskus. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:30am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, with the Rev. Timothy McFarland, C.PP.S., officiating; cremation to follow; visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00pm; members of the parish will offer prayers at the funeral home on Wednesday at 4:30pm. Expressions of Sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com.

Butch Miskus was born on April 9, 1946 to Paul and Josephine (Forstka) Miskus. He was a lifelong resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale Community and was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1965. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion, Whiting Post 80 (memorial service, Wednesday at 6:30pm) and the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club. He was an electrical-instrumentation retiree of the Lever Bros. Co., Hammond, with a service of 34 years and was a member of the Lever Bros. Retirees Club. Butch dedicated 15 years of his retirement working with and supporting his son at “the Office.” While never once wanting to be in the spotlight, he maintained all aspects of the building by keeping it spotless, respectful, and safe for countless friends and patrons to enjoy. Butch enjoyed fishing and boating, visiting with “Babbs” and spending quality time with his grandchildren. Devoted to his family, Butch will undoubtedly be missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1849 Lincoln Ave., Whiting, IN 46394, would be appreciated

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