Bernardine "Bunny" A. Baum

Age 89, of East Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She is survived by her loving brother Frederick (Sandy) Baum; sister-in-law Patricia Baum; niece Cassandra Baum; nephews, Peter J. Baum and Michael (Jessica) Baum; and several cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter J. Baum and Ann Baum; brother Peter J. Baum; and sister, Madalon Baum.

A 1954 graduate of Bishop Noll Institute in East Chicago, Bernardine went to serve her country honorably as a United States Marine at Camp Lejeune. Following her service, she worked for many years at LTV Steel. Bernadine was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Croatian. She had a profound love for animals , especially her cherished parrot, Jasper, and found joy and peace in gardening.

A Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM with Rev. Terry J. Steffens officiating. Services conclude at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter, Humane Indiana or IL Parrot Rescue at 105 E Wall Street, Mulberry Grove, IL 62262.

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