Obituaries

November 23, 1940 to March 2, 2024

WINAMAC - James Oliver ”Jim” Hahn, 83, of Culver (formerly of Crete, IL and DeMotte), passed away Saturday, March 2, at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, following a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Elmer Arnold and Marie Catherine [Gunther] Hahn. He was a 1958 graduate of Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959 and served three years of active duty in the U. S. Army Signal Corps. He was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, and after faithfully serving his country, he received an honorable discharge on May 20, 1968. On Sept. 14, 1963, he married Charlotte Ann “Shotsie” Grimes, in Steger, IL. She survives.

Jim Hahn

He is also survived by:
Timothy (Jeanne) Hahn, Cary, NC, Son
Jeff Hahn, Durham, NC, Grandson
Dylan Hahn, Durham, NC, Grandson
Judith Hahn, Lisle, IL, Sister
William Hahn, Park Forest, IL, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Tom Hahn, Brother

It was during Mr. Hahn’s time in the Signal Corps that he learned the trade of information technology which would become his life’s work. He had a distinguished 33-year career at NIPSCO and retired as the director of information technology. He was a longtime board member and past-president of the NIPSCO Federal Credit Union. After retirement, he worked as a consultant for several small businesses. He and his wife enjoyed traveling together, notably visiting all 50 states and six continents (missing Antarctica). Their love for each other remained steadfast until the end. He was a man of Christian faith and a devoted member of the St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. His passion for woodworking together with his devotion to serving the Lord led him to undertake a very special project for his parish church. He lovingly created the beautiful wooden frames for the Stations of the Cross and two wooden candle holders for the altar. He was always active in the Culver community. He was a member of the Maxinkuckee Yacht Club and Culver Lions Club. He served on the Culver Union Township Library Board as a board member and past-president. He enjoyed leisure time on Lake Maxinkuckee, as well as spending time with his friends in the ROMEO Club and at Wine Time events. He also enjoyed building and collecting garden scale trains. He was an avid sports fan and supported Notre Dame Football and Notre Dame Girls Basketball, as well as the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered for his infectious laugh and great stories.

A Lions memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver, and will be followed by the praying of the rosary. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., (Friday, April 12), at the church in Culver with Rev. Stephen Felicichia officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date at the Momence Cemetery in Momence, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to Center for Hospice Care, Culver Lions Club, or St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.