Donald A Gilyan
October 23, 1938 - April 21, 2021
Donald A. “Dan” Gilyan, age 82, of Chesterton, formally of Hobart and Gary, passed away April 21, 2021. Dan was a proud 1956 graduate of Horace Mann High School, as well as a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Dan was also a member of the US Army Reserves, as well as a lifelong member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hobart. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Leona, and by his parents, Jesse and Martha (Thomas) Gilyan. He is survived by his children: Denise (Carlo) Airdo of Elmhurst, IL., Phil (Gina) Gilyan of Chesterton, IN., brother Dave (Sue) Gilyan of Las Vegas, NV, brother Dennis Gilyan of San Jose, CA; 3 grandchildren: Benjamin Airdo, Danielle and Tony Gilyan; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Dan will be 10am on Monday, April 26th at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, IN. Pastor Charles Strietelmeier officiating. Friends may visit with Dan’s family on Sunday, April 25th from 12-2pm at Burns Funeral Home in Hobart. Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery Burns Funeral Home (Hobart) entrusted with arrangements.
Donald A. “Dan” Gilyan, age 82, of Chesterton, formally of Hobart and Gary, passed away April 21, 2021. Dan was a proud 1956 graduate of Horace Mann High School, as well as a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Dan was also... View Obituary & Service Information