Maria Sotak
(81 years old)
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Maria Sotak of Whiting, Indiana, born in Poland, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Maria left this world on May 15, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria Sotak or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Gabriel Sotak; her children, Robert Sotak (Eden) and Agnes Shockey (William); her stepchildren, Gabriel and Petr Sotak; her sister Janina Kowalczyk (late Bruno); her grandchildren, Gabriella, Monica, Miranda, Madison, Ava and Olivia; her nieces and nephews, Agatha, Jack, Bea (Rodney), Martha (James), Matt (Corrine) and Bruno (Kristie); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Kristen, Scott (Marie), John (Yesenia), Ashley (Enrique), Charles, Joshua (Bre), Sarah (Brandon), Sara, Samantha (Jimmy), Luis (Skye), Felicia (Jacob), Sebastian, Sophia, Vivian, Valerie, Bruno, Jr., Anthony and Damien; and also, Enrique, Jr., Derek, Mason, Elijah, Elias, Isabella, Audrey, Phoebe, Nova, Evelyn, Logan, Anabelle, Scottie Jr., Keegan and Elaina.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kuiper Funeral Home (9039 Kleinman Rd, Highland, IN 46322). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 24th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Carmelite Shrine Catholic Church (1628 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321).