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THE TIMES PAGE C-4 Sunday. March 20, 2011 NIKOLAOS KONSTANTINOPOULOS MUNSTER, IN MINNIE ALBERTA SAMUELS-MILLER FORMERLY OF EAST CHICAGO, IN ir if SHIRLEY ANN GORIL (NEE KURCZEWSKI) FORMERLY OF HEGEWISCH, SOUTH HOLLAND, AND MICHIGAN CITY Shirley Ann Goril (nee Kurczewski) formerly of Hegewisch, South Holland and Michigan City, passed away peacefully at her residence in Las Vegas on March 6, 2011 after a short illness. Shirley was 80 years young. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Teresa (nee Zasada) Kurczewski. Beloved wife of the late Walter "Spike" Goril; dearest sister of the late Virgie Hawk; loving mother of Jim (Sue) Goril, Susan (Peter) Lesko and Peggy (Dale) Wright; cherished grandmother "Gram" of Kendra (Joel) Baise and CJ Goril, Emily, Erica and Elizabeth Lesko and proud great grandmother "Gigi" of Rodney Garvey and Colin Baise.

Shirley greatly enjoyed and cherished her final year of life with her close companion, Bob. Shirley will be fondly remembered for her unconditional love of family, her abundant generosity, love of the beach, kindness to animals, joy of being with her grandchildren and great recipes. Her wisdom and love will always be in our hearts. Interment was private. Memorial donations to Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation (www.nah.org) would be greatly appreciated.

josephine m.h0rgash (neenuzzo) hessville, in Josephine Mary Horgash, age 86, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Steve J. Horgash, one daughter, Barbara (Charles) King of Highland; two sons: David (Pamela) Horgash of Springville, TN and Stephen (Deborah) Horgash of Gray, TN; five grandchildren: David (Michele) Horgash, Christina, Robert, Stephen and Michael Horgash; two great grandchildren: Kaitlin and David Horgash; two sisters: Antoinette Olivotto and Nancy Roberts; brother, Ralph Nuzzo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Mary Nuzzo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

directly at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 6525 Kentucky Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Father Larry Kew celebrant. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville). There will be a time of viewing at the church on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 10:00 a.m. Josephine was born on April 10, 1924 in East Chicago and was a 1942 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School. She and her husband have lived in the Hessville section of Hammond for over 50 years.

Josephine was a longtime faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Church and the Hessville Chapter of T.O.P.S. Club. Josephine enjoyed reading a good book, knitting and cooking for her family and many friends. She was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan.

Memorials in Josephine's name may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 50 E. 91st Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. For more information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600 or you may visit us at: www.hnrbimfumrak.c.om DOROTHA CREED CROWN POINT, IN Dorotha G. Reed, age 87, passed away on March 17, 2011. She was an area resident since 1956, and is remembered as a very efficient homemaker and wonderful cook.

Reading was indeed her lifelong passion but she was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts. Dorotha adored spending quality with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition, she truly enjoyed flower gardens. Her beloved husband of 55 years, John C. Reed, preceded her in death.

Dorotha is survived by three daughters: Sherry Grainger of Tulsa, OK, Kathryn Spaetti of Catoosa, OK and Patricia (Roger) Davis of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren: Christopher (Kymber) Hyatte, Malissa "Annie" (Eric) Mosak, Jason (fiancee Amanda Zoller) Spaetti, and Jody (Chad) Garrett; dear great grandchildren: Reed and Carleen Hyatte, Matthew and Riley Mosak and Madilyn Rose Garrett. Graveside services and interment will take in Bartlesville, OK. Memorials may be donated to Riley Hospital for Children's Hospital of Indianapolis, IN OR to St. Anthony's Hospice Center of Crown Point. Arrangements were completed by Burns Funeral Home under Savich Semplinski Directors.

(219) 769-0044. MARIA ELENA RIVERA EAST CHICAGO, IN Maria Elena Rivera, age 72 of East Chicago passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. She is survived by five children: Francisco (Rose) Rivera, Jr. of Hammond, Fernando Ivan Rivera of East Chicago, Norma Cintron of Hammond, Maria (Foster) Ward of Hobart, and Jose "Cheo" Rivera of East Chicago; eight grandchildren: Vanessa, Jeremy, Jessica Katherine, Frankie, Miranda, Kayla Nicole, Jocelyn, and Jordan Taylor; one great grandson, Aiden Elijah; beloved niece, Alicia Cruz; and nephew, Jose "Tato" Vazquez; numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Francisco in 2004; sisters: Gladys and Ernestina; brother, Charlie; and niece, Blanca.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis East Chicago for a 10:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, East Chicago with Rev. Juan Gonzalez, C.PP.S. officiating.

Burial at St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Visitation at the Fife Funeral Home Monday from p.m. Maria was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where she sang in the choir.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. IDA MAE ROBINSON GARY, IN Ida Mae Robinson, age 82, of Gary, passed away March 14, 2011 at Methodist Hospital Northlake Campus in Gary. She is survived by four daughters: Arthurine Jefferson of Gary, Linda Watson of Covington, GA, Cheryl Jerzak of Springfield, MO, and Jeannine Jones of Decatur, GA; one son, Craig (Mamie) Jefferson of East Chicago; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers: Oscar (Faye) Jefferson, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA and John Nikolaos Konstantinopoulos, age 90, of Munster, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Kalomira; his children: Dimitra (George) Tsakonis, Helen (John) Adamopoulos, George (Angie) Konstantinopoulos, and Patricia Konstantinopoulos; grandchildren: Maria And Yianna Tsakonis, Dino And Nick (Nicole) Adamopoulos, and Kali and Amelia Konstantinopoulos; one brother, Demos Konstantinopoulos; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 13631 South Brainard Avenue, Chicago, IL with Fr. James Doyle officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation will be Monday, March 21, 2011 from PM at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 PM.

Nick was born in Alea, Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1967. He retired from Republic Steel and was a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. wunn. hurnsbish. mm Our Famhy Serving Your.

SCE 1908 BURNSMKISH Funeral Homes I CYNTHIA "CINDY" ANN NACKMAN HIGHLAND, IN Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Nack-man, age 66 of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, March 19, 2011 with her beloved family and friends at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Frank; son, Robert (Debra) of Madison, WI; grandson, Robert; daughter, Barbara (Robert) Harpole of Mission Viejo, CA; grandchildren: Grant, Grace and Michael; son, Mark (Evelyn) of Alexandria, VA; granddaughters: Josie, Lilly and Ann Marie; daughter, Diane (Matthew) Pinckney; grandchildren: Maggie and Ben of Lafayette, IN; good friend, Judy Kralik; good friend and companion, Barbara Smith Ullrich; sister, Anita of Seminole, FL; and her daughters: Tammy (Bruce), Cathi, Laurie (John) and Karen; brothers: Donnie (Emma) of FL and Joey (Cindy) of Highland; and dear cousins: Zita, Missy (Chuck) and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Cindy was born in Harvey, IL on June 15, 1944 to parents Joseph and Lillian Nieckula and attended St. John Elementary and Thorton High School. She was a faithful employee for 22 years of Dutch Farms Food Coin, Chicago, IL.

Cindy was a very outgoing and loving person, she had a personality that attracted people and had many friends. She will be missed and remembered. Cindy enjoyed her family, especially the time she spent with children and grandchildren, dining out, her home parties and good times. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3025 Highway Highland, IN with Fr.

Edward Moszur officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area in her memory. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster in charge of arrangements, 219-836-5000. Family Slbmc. Yo- Since 1903 BURNSMKISH FtNERAL Home Inc.

josephine l. preda (nee augustyniak) calumetcity.il Josephine L. Preda (nee Au-gustyniak), age 73 of Calumet City, at rest March 18, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Julius loving mother of Susan Zito and Michael (Renee') Preda; proud grandmother of Angie and Anthony Zito; dearest daughter of the late Wadeslaw and Stanuslawa Augustyniak (nee Kozlowski); fond sister of Jean Carleton of Schererville, IN, Rita Urbanczyk of Chicago Ridge, Richard Augustyniak and the late Alice Plebanski, Virginia Capes, Gertrude Abramowicz, Helen Zack, Arthur, Edward, Chester, Raymond, Joe and Teddy Augustyniak; sister-in-law of Lillian Preda and the late Elmer Preda; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Rd. (154th Calumet City to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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Kish, Owner 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 219-924-3333 (Located next to Fitness Pointe) www.kishfuneralhome.net Rees Funeral Home Hobart 942-2109 Portage 762-3013 Lake Station 962-1606 New-Winfield Chapel 661-2600 FUNERAL HOME 3227 Ridge Road Lansing, IL (708)474-0024 Family owned and operated since 1941 Serving families in Illinois and Indiana SMITH BIZZEJ.L WARNER 4209 Grant Street 219-887-1852 smithbi2zellwamertuneralhome.com View and sign guestbooks, and share your memories of a special friend or loved one. Add music, text, your own voice, and photos to create a moving tribute online at nwi.com. Minnie Alberta Samuels-Miller died on March 12, 2011 at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA of natural causes after a long illness. Born in East Chicago, IN on September 17, 1926, she was the daughter of Adline Smith and David Samuels.

Ms. Samuels moved to the Arlington, VA area in November 1988. Survivors include her son, Ter-rance Kyle of Manhattan, NY; daughters: Janise Kyle of Arlington, VA and Carolyn (Milton) Harris Miller of Frankfort, KY; sister, Anna Mae Hood of Jackson, TN; and grandchildren: Matthew Harris of Denver, CO, Whitney Harris of Beaufort, SC and Terrance Miller of Arlington, VA; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda E. Miller.

Ms. Samuels was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She dedicated her life to caring for her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed. Ms. Samuels was cremated and a private family burial memorial will take place on May 28, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Alzheimer's Foundation. MARJORIE "MARGE" SMITHURST CEDAR LAKE, IN Marjorie "Marge" Smithurst, age 99 and 11 months, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Crown Point, IN. She was born April 21, 1911 in Dysart, IA to John and Verna (Myers) Meeker. Marge graduated from Nursing School in 1933 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

She later married and moved to Berwyn, IL. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Ford. She later married Leonard Smithurst. They moved to Cedar Lake in 1979. Leonard died in 1997.

Marge is survived by her nephew, Roger Meeker and his family; her niece, Debra Boice; and she had special friends: LouAnn and Ralph Miller, Teri and Ilija Ristesci and Jean and BobEberle. Marge was a memeber of the Cedar Lake Keenagers and was an official die hard Cubs Fan. She frequented the Cedar Lake Kitchen or Harry O's Restau-rrant on a daily basis for break-' fast until January. A funeral service will be held at the Eller-Brady Funeral Home, 8510 Lake Shore Cedar Lake, IN on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev.

Tom Shanahan officiating. Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL.

219-374-5481. BRUCE W.STEWART WHITING, IN Bruce W. Stewart, 62, of Whit-! ing, passed away March 16, 2011 at Community Hospital, Munster. He is sur- vived by his beloved wife of 42 years Patricia (nee ing father of Debra Briggs and Suzanne Stewart; adoring grandfather of Devin, Cannon, Matthew, Paige, Julian, and Lili-ana; dearest brother of Suann Stewart and Nancy (Lou) Tornai; proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 20, 2011, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th Whiting. Bruce W. Stewart was born on June 27, 1948 in East Chicago, IN to Ivaal and Virginia Stewart. He was a retiree of the Whiting Police Department with 20 years of service including positions as Attendance Coordinator for the City of Whiting schools, Probation Investigator for the Whiting City Court and School Safety Specialist. Bruce was assistant coach for both the girls' Softball and basketball teams at Whiting High school.

He was an avid Cubs fan who loved to golf and fish. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. (219) 659-4400. Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam TO PLACE A CARD OF THANKS Call (219) 227-6774 sylvia m.gremba (nee makowski) calumetcity.il Sylvia M. Gremba (nee Makowski), age 84, of Calumet City, at rest March 17, 2011.

Beloved wife of Walter loving mother of Gregory (Janet) and the late Judith Flesch; proud grandmother of Dawn (Mark) Flesch -Biller and Christopher Flesch. Visitation Sunday, March 20, 2011 from p.m. at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Road (154th Calumet City, IL. Chapel service Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities or Hospice of the Calumet Area. Info: (708) 862-5454 or: www.hennessynowakfuneral home.com. CASSIE LEILENE HOPKINS i i fa 1 if Our beautiful angel, Cassie Leilene Hopkins, born February 19, 2008, has passed away on March 13, 2011. Cassie touched many hearts in such a short period of time. She lit up the sky with her smile, and for three years was our shining star.

For the rest of our lives we will attempt to reach that star. Cassie was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Linda Hopkins; maternal great grandparents: Ernest Erwin and Earl Dietz. She is survived by her loving parents: Eileen and Christopher Hopkins; her siblings: Brianna, Brennan, and Kenny; her paternal grandfather, Reggie Scott; maternal grandparents: Arthur and Patricia Dietz; maternal great grandparents: William and June Rowden; great grandmother, Dorie Dietz; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A visitation will begin Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from p.m. with a Chapel Service to begin at 3:00 p.m.

this same day at M.E. Rodriguez Funeral Home, 511 Guadalupe San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 226-6111. edward a. moore lansing.il MELANIE M.JACKSON (NEE SZCZYGIEL) GRIFFITH, IN Melanie M. Jackson (nee Szczygiel), age 65, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2011.

She is survived by her husband Thomas; son, Christopher of Madison, WI; father, Benjamin (Dorothy) Szczygiel; sister, Denise (Lawrence) Furman of Griffith; aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Veronica; and brother, Norbert. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY at St. Mary Catholic Church, 525 N. Broad Griffith with Rev.

Theodore J. Mens officiating. Melanie will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. At rest Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday March 20, 2011 from PM at Solan -Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave.

"(corner of Main and Kennedy), Schererville. Prayer service 7:30 PM Sunday. Melanie was a member of St. Mary Church and was a retired school teacher with 35 years of service. She taught first grade at Washington Elementary in East Chicago.

Melanie was a graduate of St. Joseph College and Roosevelt H.S. in East Chicago. She will be dearly missed. CYRUS MOAYAD, M.D.

VALPARAISO, IN Cyrus Moayad, M.D. (1928-2011) of Valparaiso recently passed away peacefully at his home. Dr. Moayad is survived by his children: Kim-berly (Terry) of Valparaiso, Daniel (Chrystine) of California, and Anthony of Valparaiso; grandchildren: Daniel, Joshua and Madilyn of California; sister, Mehrnaz Moayad of Valparaiso; brother, Ehssan Moayad of Austria; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dr.

Moayad was born in Persia and educated in Switzerland. His pre-medical and medical training were in Geneva, Switzerland. He completed his surgical head and neck training at Cleveland Clinic. He was a Fellow and member of many national and international medical and surgical societies. He chose to come to Valparaiso in 1968 where he practiced until his retirement in 2002.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at -Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, IN. A memorial visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. with service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to VNA Hospice of Porter County or Porter County Cancer Society. Love's greatest gift: REMEMBRANCE Call (800) 589-3222 (Lucille) Jefferson of Seaside, and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband, Curtis Robinson; and grandson, Aaron Cooley. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke AME Church, 3543 Block East Chicago, IN with Rev. Leoma Leigh-Williams, Pastor and Rev.

Con-tance Jones officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart. Visitation will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 from a.m. prior to the funeral service at St. Luke AME Church.

Hinton Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. JUANITAF. WARING HAMMOND, IN Juanita F. Waring, age 73, of Hammond, passed away March 16, 2011. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy (Robert) Fronckowiak of TX; one brother, Michael (Martha) Sizemore of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN with Rev. Ron Cooper and Rev. Hilton Bryant officiating.

Cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, March 20, 2011 from and p.m. at the funeral home. Juanita was a graduate of Purdue Calumet with a degree in Hospice Relations. Please visit: mintLKuiperFlLaim Edward A.

Moore, age 64 of Lansing, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (nee De Peder); five children: Theresa (Mark) August, Terri Harrison, Tricia (Brian) Hanas, Todd Moore and Trent Moore; grandchildren: Austin, Aiden, Rylee, Brittany, Jayden and Christian; two brothers; and one sister. Edward was preceded in death by his parents: Arnold and Georgia Moore; and one sister, Sarah (late William) Hale. Mr. Moore was a proud veteran of the U.S.

Air Force and honorably served his country in Viet Nam. He was retired from Met-ron Steel and was a member of theVFW. There will be no visitation or funeral service. urunn srhTnedprlnurr rnm.