James William Kayden, Sr.
Hammond

James William Kayden, Sr., age 90, of Hammond, was ushered into the arms of God on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.
He is survived by his 2 daughters: Kathleen (Jack) Vanek and Nancy Winkley;
Son-in-law, James Winkley;
2 sons: James (Deborah) Kayden, Jr. and
John (Sheree) Kayden;
12 grandchidren: Jennifer (Michael Baker) Vanek, Amanda (John Walsh) Vanek, John (Jennifer) Vanek,
Katie (William Nelson) Vanek, Matt (Lindsay) Vanek, Daniel Vanek, Nora and Kevin Kayden, Allison (Michael McAllister) Kayden, Brian Kayden, Jimmy Winkley and Jillian (Nathan) Lester;
7 great grandchildren: Tyler, Breeana, Ava, Blake, Hunter, Max and Olivia;
several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary Irene Kayden; parents, John and Nora Kayden; 2 brothers and a sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 directly at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 6605 Kentucky Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Father Larry Kew, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, September 20th at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
James was born and raised in Chicago and has lived in the Hammond area since 1954. He was a charter member and faithful parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church; and was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Alfred's Council #4933. James was a proud U.S. Navy veteran having served his country during WW II. After working over 40 years as an engineer he retired from Conrail. James enjoyed playing golf and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He dearly loved his family and spending time with them. He even enjoyed "throwing a few slots"!
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600 or visit us at www.bockenfunerals.com.

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