- Date Of Death: July 4, 2019
- State: Indiana
Michael “Mike” Janiga, age 69, of Hammond, IN passed at home on July 4, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary; children Mike (Shelly) of Portage, IN; Brian (Eileen) and Jennifer (Josh) Barnett of Evansville, IN; Krista Young of Frankfort, IL; Laura (Kevin) of Muncie, IN; Sarah and Angela of Hammond; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Irene; siblings Pat Ceperich, Ed (Val), and Joe (Gwen); and many beloved family pets. He was a fan of the Beach Boys, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Bears, as well as a dedicated citizen who voted in every election. He retired in 2009 from the Hammond Police Department after 28 years of public service in multiple roles, including evidence technician, patrol officer, training officer, and juvenile detective. Previously he worked as a crane operator at Republic Steel. Mike graduated from Gavit High School in 1968 where he played on the football team and baritone horn in the band.
