- Date Of Death: July 6, 2020
- State: Indiana
Melvin “Mel” Shevchenko age 86, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Shevchenko (nee Burke); dear children, Lynn (Leroy) Phelps, Joseph Shevchenko, Mark Shevchenko, Julie (Curtis) Bernard; sister, Iris (late, Donald) Gifford; brother in law, Bill Bush;16 precious grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild . Preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Shevchenko; sister, Lucille Bush; brother, Harold (Dolores) Shevchenko.
Melvin was a member of St. John Bosco Parish. He was a veteran of the U.S Army who served 1954-1956. Melvin retired after 43 years of service from LTV Steel. He was an avid fisherman and loved sports and gardening.
