Todd J. Silko, August 12, 1964 - December 21, 2024.
Todd J. Silko, 60, Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 4:59 pm in Franciscan Health-Michigan City. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Pastor Terry O'Neal officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 PM until the time of service in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. 
He was born August 12, 1964, in King Of Prussia,  Pennsylvania, to the late Vincent and Norma J. (Lattin) Silko. Surviving is his wife Kathy (Storey) Silko along with a daughter, Valerie (Josh Neitzel) Tharp, and son, David Tharp both of Michigan City, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Gary Moormann, Ryder Neitzel, Brendan Tharp, Kayla Tharp, Lucas Tharp, Emily Tharp, and Olivia Tharp; two brothers, Vincent James (Cheyl) Silko of Colorado, Jeff (Roxanna) Silko of Clayton, Indiana; sister, Pamela LaBerge of New Buffalo, Michigan; nieces, Summer (Charlie) Burgess, Sarah (Ken) Harland and nephews, Jeremy (Alyssa) Silko, Joshua (Jen) Silko. Todd's best friends for many years, are Toby  Hungerford, and David "Duster" McCoy.
Todd was employed for over 37 years with Sullair / Hitachi.  He played softball for years with Tuck & Roll, a very good team that won many trophies. Kathy met Todd in 1984 when he was the only one who wished her "Happy Mother's Day" and at that point started dating, after 28 years eventually married on May 11, 2013.   Supporting Todd and his softball team led to meeting many new friends. He loved baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, and everyone thought he was going to hit his head on the ceiling when they won the World Series. He also loved the Chicago Bears and Notre Dame football.  Todd enjoyed coaching his grandson, Gary in travel baseball.  He loved to go fishing early in his relationship with Kathy until she started catching more fish than him. 
Todd was a lover of his dogs, Bandit, Kia, Turbo, and Peanut.  Peanut and Todd would cuddle in his chair on Sundays and watch football together. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, and a great friend. 
Contributions may be made to  Michiana Humane Society 722 Indiana Highway 212 Michigan City, IN 46360. 
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