Clarence J. "Clare" Caba

October 23, 1930 - May 27, 2014


Residence: Monticello ( Buffalo area ), Indiana
Died: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Location: 9:44 p.m. in the Richard L. Roudebush V.A. Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
 
 
Age: 83
Date of Birth: Thursday, October 23, 1930
Birth place: Chicago, Illinois

Branch: Army

Service: Korean Conflict
Father: Edward Caba
 
Mother: Rose ( Thrlik ) Caba
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Lived in the Monticello ( Buffalo area ) , Indiana, since 2000, coming from Addison, Illinois.
Funeral Date: Saturday, June 07, 2014
Funeral Location: 1:00 p.m.,(EDT) Saturday, June 7, 2014, Celebration of Life Service at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 230 S. 650 E., Monticello, Indiana, 47960
Clergy: Rev. Dwayne Daehler of the New Hope Lutheran Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Private for the Family
Visitation will be:
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, June 7, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 (EDT) p.m., at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 230 S. 650 E., Monticello, Indiana, 47960. *** Plus Be Aware of Bridge Construction and Plan Accordingly ***
Biographical Information:
Clarence "Clare" and his wife, Lois, moved to the Monticello, Indiana community since 2000, coming from Addison, Illinois. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Clare received two (2) Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart while serving his country. He owned and operated Lake Printing in Addison, Illinois, for several years. Clare was in the printing business for forty-five (45) years. He was a member of the New Hope Lutheran Church of Monticello, Indiana, VFW Post of Addison, Illinois, and the AmVets Post #91 of Monticello, Indiana. Clare loved fishing, bowling, woodworking, and especially inventing things. He did taxidermy as a hobby. Clare enjoyed watching his sons and grandson playing football.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana after the Celebration of Life Service at the New Hope Lutheran Church of Monticello, Indiana
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the family. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On April 28, 1956, at the St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Itasca, Illinois, he married Lois Wendt. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Lois Caba of Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana; Sons, Kerry (wife Mary) Caba of Ottawa, Illinois, and Kevin (wife "Char") Caba of Marseilles, Illinois; Grandchildren, Brian (wife Shannon) Caba, Courtney Caba, Kevin Caba, II., Alison Caba, and Amanda Caba;Great Grandchildren, Quorra and Flynn Caba; Brothers-in-law, Lee (wife Barbara) Wendt, and Robert "Bob" (wife Debbie) Wendt; Sisters-in-law, Joan Gargaglione, and Mildred Cleveland.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Edward and Rose (Thrlik) Caba, Sr.; Sister, Marlene Cermak; Brother, Edward "Eddie" Caba, Jr.; Sisters-in-law, Gladys Henson, and Ruth Schweitzer; Brothers-in-law, Harry and Walter Wendt.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.


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Schedule of Services

Burial Service

Private for the Famil

Special Service

  • Email Details
  • Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana after the Celebration of Life Service at the New Hope Lutheran Church of Monticello, Indiana

Visitaion Service

  • Email Details
  • Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, June 7, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 (EDT) p.m., at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 230 S. 650 E., Monticello, Indiana, 47960. *** Plus Be Aware of Bridge Construction and Plan Accordingly ***

Funeral Service

  • Email Details
  • Funeral Location: 1:00 p.m.,(EDT) Saturday, June 7, 2014, Celebration of Life Service at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 230 S. 650 E., Monticello, Indiana, 47960

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