Steven "Steve" Patrick Toth

Steven Patrick Toth, 88, of Hobart, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on March 5, 2025. Steve was born on March 17, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana to Steven and Josephine Toth. He was brother to Margaret Toth (Machuca). Steve was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended Dartmouth College. He also played football at Darthmouth and was a member of the sphinx. Steve returned to East Chicago and married Mary Barbara Karvelis, also of East Chicago, and quickly started a family. He served in the US Army and upon discharge attended Indiana University Bloomington where he earned his master’s degree in education. Steve was a diligent and dedicated teacher of US History and Social Studies at East Chicago Roosevelt for 39 years. It brought him happiness to meet up with former students who often shared their gratitude for being such a great teacher. Steve enjoyed the simple things in life: spending time with family and friends, tennis, golf, traveling, workouts at the YMCA, and especially reading, often devouring two or more books a week. He was a long-suffering Cubs and Bears fan, sticking with his teams through thick and thin. Steve was a faithful man and an active member in the Catholic Church, serving as lector for many years at St. Bridget’s Church in Hobart. He was a loving and devoted husband to Mary for 65 years. He was a strong but sweet father to his children, Jeanne Paxton (Sam), Michael Toth (Lisa), and David Toth (Julie). A warm and loving grandpa to Emma, Maggie, Becca, Alex, Sydney, Caroline, and Will, and great-grandfather to Celine. He will be missed greatly by all for his wonderful example of an earnest, peaceful man, finding joy in the everyday things in life. ‘Yozee dotes potates!’ was a favorite exclamation. A special thank you to all of the caregivers that helped him and the family through his final days. A visitation will be held at Burns Funeral Home and Crematory 701 East 7th Street Hobart, Indiana 46342 Sunday, March 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. A visitation will take place at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church 2949 Willowcreek Road Portage, Indiana 46368 Monday, March 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nativity of Our Savior or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. www.BurnsFuneral.com

Steven "Steve" Patrick Toth

March 17, 1936 - March 5, 2025