Mary E. Simko

Mary E. Simko, 93 of Whiting, IN passed away Friday March 13, 2020. She was born July 31, 1927 in Nottingham, England to Stephen and Mary (Shaw) Ward. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph P. Simko whom she had met during World War II. Mary is survived by her children, Jayna (Allan) Harkabus, Patricia (Frank) Stanek, James (Charlene) Simko, Christopher Simko, and Mark (Jill) Simko; grandchildren, Sara, Michael, Tom, Frank, Dan, Amy, Kyle, Connor t , Lory, Steven, and Yann; great grandchildren, Jackson, Drew, Olivia, Macy, Owen, Gaige, Matthew, Carly, Alexandria, Mya, Zayden, Zaylee, Zayna, Mia, Paul, and Eliza. Many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; Ralph, Reginald, Stephen, Alice, Florence, Emily, and Margaret. Mary enjoyed life to its fullest. Mary enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, collecting knick knacks and drinking a good cup of tea. Mary was also known for her homemade chicken soup in which everyone enjoyed.