Valerie Holicky

Valerie (Val) Holicky of Orland, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025.  She was 86 years old and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. 

Val was born November 9, 1938 in Hammond, IN to the late Louis and Helen (Danko) Takacs. As a young woman she lived and worked in the Calumet Region including at Mobil Oil and at professional offices.  She soon met the love of her life Bernie and they were married in August 1959 on a sweltering hot Saturday.  They built a house in Highland, IN and welcomed three children into their family.  Val served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, Brownie Leader and church volunteer. 

They retired and moved to Orland, IN in 1997 and they loved being part of the Wall Lake community.  Val was active with her neighbors, found many dear friends and enjoyed spending time with them.  An avid reader, she volunteered and later worked at the Joyce Public Library in downtown Orland.  She loved playing cards with friends and family whenever she could.

Val had a natural smile, wit, and a welcoming spirit and would often joke with old friends and new acquaintances alike.  Val had a knack for baking and every year would share Christmas cookies to celebrate the season.  Her green thumb was famous!  Val just loved to be in her gardens tending to her vegetables, foliage and especially her flowers.  She would gladly spend time with anyone who was willing to learn and share in the experience of her beautiful flora.

Valerie was preceded into eternal life by her husband, Bernard B. Holicky originally from Whiting, IN.  Dear mother of Bernard P. (Mary Edda) Holicky, Julianne (Simon) Robinson and Thomas L. (Sarah) Holicky.  Loving grandmother of Abigail (William Tertell) Holicky, Olivia Holicky, Nathaniel Holicky, Luke Holicky, Jessica (Nathaniel) Maldonado, Anthony (Allison) Robinson and Laszlo Holicky. 

Preceded in death by four siblings, she is survived by her sister Marie (Stanley) Skrentny and many nieces, nephews and other relatives who lovingly called her “Aunt Vulli.” 

A Celebration of Life to honor Valerie is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, when the flowers are in bloom. Held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, at 700 W. Maumee Street in Angola, IN.  Visitation at 10:00 AM and Service at 11:00 AM. Reception immediately to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Valerie’s name:

1) Donations to: 
Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center
2575 N SR 9
LaGrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-8700
www.elijahhaven.org

2) Please donate books and treasure to:  
Joyce Public Library
P.O. Box 24
Orland, IN 46776
(260) 829-6329

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