Henry Timko Obituary

Henry J. "Hank" Timko

Feb 26, 1944 - Jul 11, 2025

Henry J. "Hank" Timko, 81 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Paula (nee Tomera); loving father of Debra (David Baran) Timko and David Timko; cherished brother of George (late Ann Marie) Timko; dearest uncle of Tracy (Rob) Lowe, Maribeth (Dave) Kennedy, Amy (Joshua) Lopatin and the late Robert Timko; many dear great and great, great, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.P.P.S, officiating; cremation to follow; visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00pm. The St. John Rosary Society, together with 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

Henry Timko was born on February 26, 1944 to George and Emily (Klimek) Timko and was a lifelong resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale Community. He was a graduate of Hammond Technical Vocational High School and was a retiree of Republic Steel, Chicago, with a service of 35 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was a longtime member of the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club. Hank loved nature and the outdoors. His interests ranged from hunting and fishing; to boating and iceboating; to classic cars ('64, GTO) and drag racing. He enjoyed relaxing with his family and friends at the Hammond Marina, Cruise Nights, concerts and events in town and in his own back yard. Hank was often seen enjoying the simple pleasure of driving his pick-up truck around town and to the local lakes and parks, often with family members at his side. Devoted to his family, Hank will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. (219) 659-4400.