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DEATH NOTICES BROWN, JOSHUA 23. Point CARLSON, ELMYRA 88 Hammond HAIRE, THOMAS B. Meyers, Fla. HUNT, ELIZABETH I 77 Riverside, Ala. HUTCHISON, JANICE 63 KREIDLER, MARY 93.

LEENEY, THOMAS MARZEC, PATRICIA, 58 Chicago MCDONALD, VIOLET 87 Vegas, Nev. NICKSIC, JOHN, 85 Hammond PENCE, CHLOE, 61 POWERS, ROSELLA, 77 REISENER, LORI 51..... Homewood RICHARDSON, TYONE 17 Chicago SCHILLING, VIRGIL 79 Point SCHOON, AGNES, 94 SWANSON, GLENN, 90 TOMEDOLSKI, ELIZABETH, 92. Chicago MCDONALD, VIOLET 87, of Las Vegas, formerly Gary, passed away Aug. 14.

Frain Mortuary in charge of arrangements. REISENER, LORI 51, of Homewood, passed away Aug. 18. Tews Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. SWANSON, GLENN, 90, of Merrillville, passed away Aug.

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livesLived obituaries. in memoriams. funeral notices. livesLived.nwitimes.com ROP PAGE B6 SATURDAY AUGUST 20. .2005 Diana Lyn BY ADELE L.

MACKANOS 219.933.3248 Diana Lyn Moore's passion for dabbling in the arts reflected only some of her many creative talents. "My sister was quite an artist, but we all knew for her it was a natural gift," Henry Frazzini said, noting his sister enjoyed focusing her many works on still life and oil paintings that featured woodsy landscapes. Frazzini said his sister loved her craft and had many of her paintings on exhibit throughout the area and in Florida. "She sold some art, but she also gave some of it away to family and friends," Frazzini said. JOSHUA W.

BROWN CROWN IN Joshua W. Brown, age 23, of Crown Point, formerly of Hobart, passed away at home on Thursday, August 18, 2005. Josh was a graduate of Crown Point High School, Class of 2000. He attended the School of Recording Arts in Ohio. Josh had a passion for music and playing his guitar.

Josh is survived by his parents: Laura and Wayne Brown of Crown Point; paternal grandparents: Earl W. and Betty Brown, Jr. of Hobart; maternal grandparents: Judy (Jerry) Smigla of Lakes of Four Seasons and William Petersen of IL; aunts and uncles: Jennifer Smigla of CO, Stacey (Kit) Norman of WA, Diane (Stu) Barnett of SC, Bernie (Jo) Cooper of Knox, IN, Candy (Rick) Williams of TN and Debbie (Gary) Wright of MO; numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, with Rev.

John Starr, officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come as you are.

ELMYRA C. CARLSON HAMMOND, IN Elmyra C. Carlson, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2005. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Ruth E. and James Fies; two grandchildren: Samuel (Stephanie) Fies and Sarah Rae Fies; one sister, Helene Fierke; nieces and nephews and special friend, Walter Johnston.

Preceded in death by her husbands: Ernest Nock and Raymond Carlson; sister, Esther Bock two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7227 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, with Pastor Karl Davies, officiating. Burial at Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN and Monday morning at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7227 Hohman, Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324, Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 or Humane Society Calumet Area, Inc. 421-45th Munster, IN 46321. Mrs.

Carlson was a lifetime resident of this area, a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hammond, IN, a graduate of Hammond High School and Indiana State and belonged to numerous clubs and organizations in her lifetime. She taught Ist grade at Johnston School in Highland, IN for many years. Mrs. Carlson loved her family and will be missed. For more information, call 219- 845-3600.

Please sign the guestbook at www.nwitimes.com. Visit to view daily obituaries, area death notices and in memoriams. Moore had flair for oil painting MEMORIALS IN REMEMBRANCE and daughter and a very giving per- of the special touch she lent to son. make her home a more beautiful OF DIANA LYN MOORE She said even when her daughter place. It became a showcase to her Memorials still can was contending with serious health interior decorating talent," her be made in Mrs.

issues she never lost interest in her mother said. Moore's name to favorite pastime. Moore was a graduate of the Founda- "When she could no longer hold Andrean High School in Merrillville Lupus tion or to Val- a paintbrush she would improvise and attended Purdue University by using a palette knife," her moth- Calumet and the Ray Vogue School paraiso Nazarene Church. For more er said. "She was remarkable and of Art in Chicago.

courageous and always dedicated She was a longtime member of information on to perfecting her craft and sharing the Valparaiso Nazarene Church church donations, it with others." and enjoyed mentoring youngsters call (219) 462-2751. Her mother said Diana also in the preschool classes. donated many art projects to the Mrs. Moore also was a member Moore, 39, of Valparaiso died in church she loved. of the Nazarene Women's Bible her home Aug.

7 of complications Diana also had a penchant for Study Group and the 18 Artists from Addison's disease. She also interior decorating. Gallery Studio in Chesterton. battled lupus, an auto-immune dis- "I called Diana my flamboyant Funeral services were Aug. 13 at ease for five years.

child. Every holiday from Christ- Bartholomew Funeral Home, with Marian Frazzini describes her mas to Easter and even Halloween the Rev. Shawn Evans of the daughter as a loving, caring mother was made special by Diana because Nazarene Church officiating. WILMA D. BORCHERS (HILL) 1928-2005 In loving memory, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great Wilma D.

Borchers (Hill). She left us on August 11, 2005 and will be greatly missed by her loving family: sister, Elnora Slaven; brothers: Art Hill and Ed Hill; her children: Ken Watts, Rodger Watts, Jacquelyn Gioertz-Dalton, Charles Banks and Heidi Lee; her grandchildren: Rodger Watts, Karina Gioertz, Dustin Gioertz, Markus Oppermann, Christian Oppermann, Marion Oppermann and Cody Banks; her greatgrandchildren: Rodger Watts, Ill and Keandra Gioertz. A memorial service will be held on August 29, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 3401 Valparaiso Street, Valparaiso, IN. L.

MADGE DILLINER VALPARAISO, IN L. Madge Dilliner, age 87, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005, Life Care of the Willows. She was born November 28, 1917 at McLean County, IL, formerly of Hobart, IN. Survived by daughter, Jerrey (E. Wayne) Glotfelty of Leesburg, FL; son, Randy (Brenda) Dilliner of Valparaiso, IN; seven grandchildren: Lisa (Shaun) McGushion, Jeffery (Debra) Leonard, Jennifer (Philip) Stratton, Mark (Karen) Glotfelty, Jill Glotfelty, Andrea (Brian) Logue, Jessica Dilliner; six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ida Greenwood of FL and Dorothy Brooks of Joliet, IL; two brothers: William R.

(Helen) Simmons of Hobart and Charles (Betty) Simmons of West Frankfort, IL; brother-in-law, Thomas L. Leonard of Hobart. Preceded in death by her husband, Randal Dilliner; two daughters: Judy Leonard and Joyce Ann Dilliner; a great -grandson, Alex Stratton. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N.

Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN. Visitation on Wednesday at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, IL from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Maplehill Cemetery, Sesser, IL. SAMUEL NICHOLAS SEAMON DOTY BURNS HARBOR Samuel Nicholas Seamon Doty, age 13, a lifetime resident of Burns Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2005.

He would have attended 7th grade at Chesterton Middle School. Sam was a member of the Duneland Swim Club. He is survived by his father, Wayne R. Doty of Porter; mother, Linda Seamon of Burns Harbor; sister, Keri Seamon of Burns Harbor; brother, Michael Seamon of Burns Harbor; nephew, Zander Seamon; grandmothers: Sophie Wojihoski of Hobart and Alice Doty of Michigan City, IN; numerous cousins. Sam's 2nd family, the Weibles and Mitch LaFleur Family, both of Burns Harbor.

Preceded in death by grandfathers: Joseph Wojciechowski and George Richard Doty and Debbie Schaffer and other special friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, with Pastor Ben Polhemus of Real Life Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m.

at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. For more information, call 219-762-3013. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sam Doty Memorial Fund, First State Bank of Porter, 230 Lincoln Street, Porter, IN 46304. GLADYS B. GILL JANICE RUTH HUTCHISON VALPARAISO MUNSTER, IN Gladys B.

Gill, 96, of Valparaiso since 1933 and formerly of Wabash, passed away August 18, 2005 at her residence. She was born on March 21, 1909 in Peru, Indiana to Leonard and Pearl (Preston) Kizer. Gladys graduated from Somerset High School in Wabash. She was a homemaker and also worked at Watson's Restaurant in Wabash, The Hut at Valparaiso University, and as a clerk at Schultz Floral Shop in Valparaiso retiring in 1974. Gladys was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso, the Jolly Janes Homemakers Club for over 50 years, and a circle member of the church.

On June 25, 1933 she married Donald Gill who preceded her in death in 1967. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Marjorie (Allen) Hepler of South Bend; son, John Gill of Valparaiso; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Rex (Arline) Kizer of Wabash and sister, Betty Grossnickle of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Allen Eugene Gill; two brothers: Glen and Wayne Kizer. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 2:30 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd. Valparaiso, with Rev.

Rhonda Kruse officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 PM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso or VNA Hospice of Porter County. angelcrestinc.com THOMAS B.

HAIRE (1922-2005) It is with deep regret that we announce the August 13 passing of Mr. Thomas B. Haire, founder of The Haire Group in Merrillville, the nation's leading broker of machinery for the corrugated box industry. Mr. Haire was a graduate of Lehigh University and had been instrumental leading several large corporations in the corrugated field, including Corco, Continental Can and Norm Albin Associates, prior to starting his own firm in 1976.

Mr. Haire had been a longti.me resident of the Four Seasons and Briar Ridge communities, but passed away in retirement in Fort Meyers, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Teen, and six children. ELIZABETH A. HUNT RIVERSIDE, IN Elizabeth A.

Hunt, age 77, of Riverside, AL, formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away on August 17, 2005. She is survived by two sons: Kenneth S. Hunt of Forest Park, IL and Jeffrey C. Hunt of Pell City, AL; granddaughter, Tricia Hunt; sister, Irene (Lorne) McGhie of Winnipeg, Canada and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.

at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Pell City, AL. Kilgroe Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements. Janice Ruth Hutchison, age 63, of Munster, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at her home. She is survived by her loving brother, Clifford (JoAnn) Hutchison of Chicago; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her late sister and brotherin-law: Grace and Tom Steadman; her sister, Shirley Parott and her loving parents: Grace and Clifford Hutchison.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Mrs. Hutchison was formerly of the East Side of Chicago and was formerly employed by Zeggers Factory for 38 years. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and many dear friends. THOMAS M. LEENEY HIGHLAND, IN Thomas M.

Leeney, age 80, of Highland, IN, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Roberta "Bobbie" and their three children: Sandra Leeney of Highland, Barbara (Rob) Shutko of Munster and Kevin (Carol) Leeney of Hammond; three grandchildren: Alan Shutko of St. Louis, MO, Heather (Carlos) Perez of Raleigh, NC and Bethany Shutko of Munster; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: Michael and Catherine Leeney; sister, Margaret Dankovis and son, Tom Leeney, Jr. Tom retired as owner of Community Radio and Television, Inc.

after fortythree years in Hammond and Highland, During that time, he served as President of the Lake County Electronic Services Association, President of the National Association of Television Services of America and President of the National Electronic Service Dealers of America. He was a member of the Lions International for fifty-nine years, having served as President of the Hammond Evening Lions Club and the Greater Hammond Lions Club. He holds the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from Lions International and the Walter P. Woods Fellow Award from the Indiana Lions Foundation. As the Diabetes Awareness Chairman, he was instrumental in distributing educational material on Diabetes at the local and state level.

Tom volunteered his time for Meals on Wheels in Hessville and the Munster Salvation Army. He was a member of St. James the Less Church of Highland and the of Unity Council in Hammond. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005 Directly at St. James the Less Church.

Tom will lie in state at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Keith Virus, officiating. Services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home (corner of Main! and Kennedy Avenue), Prayer service at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Greater Hammond Lions will hold services at 7:00 p.m.

on Sunday the funeral home. For further information, or to sign the register book go to www.solanpruzin@aol.com In lieu of flowers, donations to the Indiana Diabetes Awareness in Tom's name would be appreciated..