Caroline LAFKO

9 NOV 1940 - 3 JAN 2009

• BIRTH: 9 NOV 1940, Hungary
• DEATH: 3 JAN 2009, Granger, IN

• MARRIAGE: 25 MAY 1963

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[N11952] Birth: Nov. 9, 1940, Hungary
Death: Jan. 3, 2009
Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
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Caroline E. Macakanja ... nee Lafko
Nov. 9, 1940 - Jan. 3, 2009
GRANGER - Caroline E. (Lafko) Macakanja, 68, passed away January 3, 2009, after a long courageous battle with sarcoidosis of the lungs. On November 9, 1940, she was born in Aka, Hungary, to the late Joseph and Anna (Furtenbacher) Lafko, who immigrated through Ellis Island just after WWII. She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English and Education in 1962, and taught first grade at Paradise Knoll School in New Jersey. On May 25, 1963, Caroline married Louis B. Macakanja, who survives along with their four children, Ann (Christopher) Hilger of Indianapolis, Karen (Trans) Amador of Hickory Hills, Illinois, Michael (Stephanie) Macakanja of Glencoe, Illinois, and Peter (Jennifer) Macakanja of Spokane, Washington; a brother, Edward Lafko of New Jersey; and 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Angela, Julia, Joseph, Elizabeth, Katherine, Bella, Megan, Emily and Nicholas. After her husband retired from the U.S. Army the family settled in Granger, Indiana. Caroline became a state-licensed social worker and was employed with Catholic Charities for 11 years. Caroline was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved painting and gardening, especially roses, and was an advocate of the Right-to-Life movement and a devout Catholic. Friends may call today, January 5, from 4-7 p.m., with a Rosary said at 4 p.m. in McGann Hay Granger Chapel (enter from Cherry Road). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Pius X Building Fund or to Reins of Life. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.
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Spouse: Louis B. Macakanja (1939 - 2014)*

Burial: Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana