Robert Podgorski Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Podgorski (Highland, Indiana), born in Harvey, Illinois, who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert Podgorski or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bruno Podgorski and Lottie Podgorski; his son-in-law Danny Richwalski; and his grandson Dan Golden. He is survived by: his wife Marion Podgorski (DeMaio); his children, Dorene Albright, Cindy Nieckula (Joe), Kirk Busch, Carolyn Golden (Tom) and Bert Busch (Pam); his grandchildren, Nora Hernandez (Dan), Stephanie Golden, Michelle Robbins (Jason), Gregory Nieckula (Hannah), Justin Albright (Sarah), Eric Ohlund (Elaine), Rachel Valentas (Paul), Tarah Ohlund, Amy Webb (Tom), Michael Albright (Sam), Steven Golden (Kirsti), Mike Busch, Alison Burke (Brendan) and Melissa Tripam (Austin); and his great grandchildren, Kylee, Courtney, Jaime, Kara, Alyssa, Emily, Isabelle, Keegan, Zach, Jet, Annabelle, Gavin, Drew, Maverick, Layla, Tanner, Ezra, Felix, Paxton, Luca, Otis, Amelia, Lakelyn, Finley, Abigail, Brecken and Lydia.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. James the Less Catholic Church (9640 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at the St John/St Joseph Catholic Cemetery (1547 167th St, Hammond, IN 46324).