John P. Kalil, 71, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He was born Feb. 14, 1950, in Michigan City, Ind., to Charles P. and Julia A. (Nowfel) Kalil.
John worked in finance for over 50 years, having spent the last 20 years as assistant vice president of Horizon Bank in the Home Mortgage Loan Department, serving as loan originator. John loved his many nieces and nephews and loved spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears and Notre Dame.
On July 18, 1980, in Michigan City, he married Susan Bernhart, who preceded him in death on March 11, 2010.
His parents also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Leslie Kalil and Kristin K. Kalil-Looney, both of South Bend, Ind.; grandchildren, Julia M. Kalil, Tracy J. Parker, Payton E. Moisan and Lila R. Kalil; great-grandchildren, Silas Parker, Violet Parker, Adelle Ward and Gracelynn Ward; brothers, Rev. Gordon Kalil of La Porte and Tom Kalil of Michigan City; and sisters, Camille Kalil and Cynthia (Dr. Richard ) Plank, both of La Porte.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, with Rev. Gordon Kalil officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service at the funeral chapel.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Ind. 46278.
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