James F. Mohr, 85 of Whiting, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.

James Mohr was born on November 24, 1925 in Lafayette, IN to Chester and Nora Irene (Martin) Mohr and was a resident of Whiting for the past 63 years. He was a [1942?] graduate of Evansville-Bosse High School and was a WWII Navy veteran. Jim was a member of the VFW Walter Kleiber Post 2724 and the American Legion, Whiting Post 80 who together will conduct memorial services at the funeral home on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. He was a retiree of Certified (Smith) Concrete of East Chicago with a service of 42 years and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 for over 55 years. He was also an associate member of the Whiting F.O.P. Lodge 68. Jim loved 'Big Band" music and was an avid John Wayne fan. He was devoted to his family and will be remembered for his colorful expressions.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores E. (Allen) Mohr, who passed away July 12, 2010; loving father of Jim (Ginny Daniels) Mohr of Las Vegas, NV, Cheryl (Montie) Graham of Beaver Dam, KY and Nancy (Bruce) Stolman of Whiting; cherished grandfather of Angie (Damon) Brown, Ashley (Michael) Edge, Cole Stolman, Kelly (Aaron) Morando, Christopher and Brynn Mohr; adoring great grandpa of Dalton, Jesse and Caden Brown, Isaac Johnson, Julia and Lily Morando; dearest brother of David (late Nadine) Mohr of California and the late Robert (Eileen) Mohr of New York; dear brother-in-law of Joan (Tom) Demkovich of Whiting; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting, Indiana. Cremation to follow. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 22, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ray Gajewski, Whiting, Indiana

August 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Naomi and Mike Irvine, Whiting, Indiana

August 22, 2011
Dear Nancy, Bruce and family. Your priorities of caring for your family 1st is a tribute to your entire family, especially to your parents as a real living legacy ! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Herm and Kris Hoge

August 23, 2011
To Nancy & Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Your dad is in heaven along side your mom they are together again.
Bonnie Ubik, Chesterton, Indiana

August 23, 2011
Dear Nancy & Family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
May you be comforted by Your Lord at this time of your loss.
Love You!!!
Martha Ryan, Hobart, Indiana

August 23, 2011
Dear Nancy, "Grandpa Jim" and "Grandma Do" will always be part of our lives and memories in our hearts.
Della, Gary, Girls, and Mark

August 24, 2011
Dear Nancy, You and your family are in our prayers. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
Mike, Jackie and Caitlin Frabotta, Whiting, Indiana

August 25, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Glenn and Laura Wright, Whiting, Indiana