Balbina "Boots" nee Laskowski Anton, age 94, a longtime resident of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Saint James Hospice House in Chicago Heights, IL. She is survived by daughter, Diane Anton of Hammond, IN, sister, Susan Newlin of Park Forest IL, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and close friends, Sue Miller and Jean David. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Edward, parents Jan and Felicia Lakowski, Brothers John (Victoria) Laskowski, Stanley (Marjorie) Laskowski, brother-in-law Malcolm Newlin and sister-in-law Mary (George) Miterko. Boots was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in East Chicago class of 1934. A loving and caring person, she spent many years caring for her parents and in later years her husband. She loved to travel and visited many European countries and much of the United States. She was a life-long member of St. Michael the Archangel Polish National Catholic Parish, Cedar Lake, IN. She took part in and helped out with many church activities including choir, annual bazaars, and bingo. Special thanks and much gratitude go to caregivers Dan, Karen, Ruby, Nyree, and Rosie Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME 6955 Southeastern Ave. Hammond with Rev. John P. Kowalczyk, Jr., officiating. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday from 3 PM until 8 PM with a Prayer Service at 7 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the St. Michael the Archangel Relocation Fund. For further information in regards to the Service, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219-845-3600.