Loretta A. Krulik, 89, of Winamac, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 27, 2024.
She passed away peacefully at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, IN surrounded by her family.
Loretta was born on July 26, 1934 at the family home place in rural Winamac to the late Frank W. and Louise A. [Gniadek] Skalon. On August 4, 1951, she married Paul A. Krulik in North Judson, IN. Together, they poured many years of devotion into St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Medaryville. They were also active with the Knights of Columbus in Winamac for a period of time.
In later years, Loretta and Paul enjoyed coffee with friends at McDonald’s. Paul passed away on May 23, 2012 and we trust they are together again.
Loretta loved being a wife and mother. She worked as a custodian while her children were in school but was most proud to be a homemaker. Loretta had a gift for hospitality and deeply enjoyed hosting friends and family. She also enjoyed needlework, cooking, gardening (raising both flowers and vegetables), and canning. Loretta cherished time spent at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. Most of all, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She held each one of them close in heart and in prayer every day.
Loretta will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Beverly Jean (John) Huber, Montezuma, IN Daughter
Joseph J. (Brenda) Krulik, Sr., Winamac, IN Son
Jason (Joy) Huber, Leo, IN Grandson
Nathan (Sara) Huber, Lafayette, IN Grandson
Julie (Aaron) Zeller, Seneca, SC Granddaughter
Andrew (Tianna) Huber, West Lafayette, IN Grandson
Shawn Krulik, Winamac, IN Grandson
Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Winamac, IN Grandson
Jayla Huber, Great Granddaughter
Jacki Huber, Great Granddaughter
Avery Huber, Great Grandson
Finley Huber, Great Grandson
Truman Huber, Great Grandson
Fiona Huber, Great Granddaughter
Calvin Huber, Great Grandson
Lydia Zeller, Great Granddaughter
Micah Zeller, Great Grandson
Caleb Zeller, Great Grandson
Abby Grace Zeller, Great Granddaughter
Macy Mullaney, Great Granddaughter
Fallon Krulik, Great Granddaughter
Danica Krulik, Great Granddaughter
Kelso Krulik, Great Grandson
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Frank W. and Louise A. [Gniadek] Skalon, Parents
Paul A. Krulik, Husband
Joseph J. “Joey” Krulik, Jr., Grandson
Leopold Skalon, Brother
John Skalon, Brother
Ralph Skalon, Brother
Visitation will from 4-8 PM EDT Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Friday, June 7, 2024 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with her grandson, Jason Huber, officiating.
Burial will take place at Idle Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Idle Cemetery.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
