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Read Memories. View and sign the online guestbook at nwi.com/obituaries Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam TO PLACE A CARD OF THANKS Call (219) Submitting Obituaries For information on submitting an obituary, please contact The Times. phone 219-933-3293 fax 219-933-3334 email Obituaries Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to Saturdays 10am to Noon Sundays Noon to Submission Deadlines: Monday-Friday 8am to Saturdays 10am to Sundays Noon to 1:30 pm Walk-ins: Monday-Friday Noon No walk-ins on the weekend HOWARD T. WHITLOW CROWN POINT, IN Howard T. Whitlow, age 75 of Crown Point, passed away May 24, 2016.

He served for the U.S. Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later spent three years in Germany. Howard was a crane operator for LTV Steel. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Howard will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Stella; two daughters: Lisa (Kevin) Brown and Kellie (Jeff) Cearing; six grandchildren: Rachel (Orion) Kirby, Eric Brown, Bryan Soto, Randy Cearing, Lauren Cearing, Chase Glidden; three great-grandchildren: Aiden, Molly, and Jace Kirby; sister, Peggy (Samuel) Guy. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Burns Funeral Home 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. www.burnsfuneral.com ROBERT SETO GRIFFITH, IN Robert Seto age 85 of Griffith passed away on May 26, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Robert A.Seto, Judith Ward and Susan (Bob) Rohweder; grandchildren: Meladi (Rick) Glotzbach, Erica (Jeremy) Branson, R.J. Seto and Rose Seto; great grandchildren: Maleri Ward, Paityn, Logynn and Kenlei Glotzbach. Also by his brother Richard Seto and niece Sherrie (Charlie) Stupic. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Seto, his wife of nearly 60 years Marianne (Nauch) Seto and grandson Richard Erdmann. Services will be private.

Robert was retired from Union Carbide Linde Division. He loved ballroom dancing, traveling, fishing, hunting, wood working and water color painting. For more information please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit at: www.whitefuneralhome ofgriffith.com JUDITH LOUISE ROBINSON VALPARAISO, IN Judith Louise Robinson, age 69, of Valparaiso, passed away May 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Almiron (Alberta) Robinson and Louise (Glenn) Glidden; step-sister-Carol Rainey. Judith is survived by her brother-Michael (Susan) Robinson; sister-Carol Cogswell; step-siblings: Robert Danford, Sharon (Robert) Carreras, Judith Rogers, Gloria (Timothy) Briesacher; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Judith will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI. www.burnsfuneral.com St.John-St.JosephCemetery 1547167thStreet HammondIn46320 219-844-9475 Sts.PeterandPaulCemetery 520E56thAvenue MerrillvilleIn46410 219-980-2693 www.garycathcems.com Toadvertise call TheTimesat 219.933.3293 HAPEL AWN UNERAL OMES AND EMORIAL ARDENS 8168 219.365.9554 www.chapellawnfuneral.com UIPER UNERAL OME 219.923.7800 www.kuiperfh.com Dedicated tothe Community forDecades ProvidersofDignityMemorial Ourlocationshavebeenassisting localfamiliesfordecades.Our dedicationtolocalfamiliesand commitmenttoserviceandvalue makesustherightchoiceasyour funeralprovider.Wetailorfuneral needsandofferanunequalled Weinviteyoutovisitorcallusfor moreinformationabouthowwecan serveyouandtorequesta FREEPersonalPlanningGuide.

www.garycathcems.org CARMEN VALENZUELA EAST CHICAGO, IN Carmen Valenzuela, age 79, of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Carmen is survived by two sons: Javier (Dominga) Valenzuela and Noe (Shamica) Valenzuela; six grandchildren: Javier, Maria Del Carmen and Brianna Rhea Valenzuela, and Crystal Marie Garcia and Ariel Jasmyn Valenzuela and Isabella Valenzuela; one great-grandchild, Connor Mason Buckels; four brothers and two sisters. Preceded in death by hu band, Miguel C. Valenzuela; parents: Rosendo and Ramona; granddaughter, Kaylee Esperanza Valenzuela; and two sisters. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 beginning at 9:15 a.m.

from FIFE FUNERAL HOME 4201 Indianapolis East Chicago, IN and a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar East Chicago, IN with Rev. Carlos Martinez officiating. Burial to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. at FIFE FUNERAL HOME. Carmen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly; a devout Catholic and Church goer; an avid bingo player. She was the owner of El Patio Restaurant in East Chicago for over 37 years. Carmen was a very generous and giving person.

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Will sell separately. 219-548-0133 1200 cemet ry lots IN LOVING MEMORY OF SUZANNE DAVIDSON This is your first birthday in Heaven. There are days and nights all I can think of is WHY? Not a day goes by I don't think about what happened that day; if there was something different I could have done. As time goes by I realize- it wasn't up to me; God had a different plan for you. You made a difference in this world: a veteran of Desert Storm, a dedicated wife, nurse and daughter.

You were always teaching, your students and the people you worked with. You impacted so many peoples lives for the better. I miss and love you always. Love, Wes IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHIRLEY ANN VALENTI It has been three years ago today that our family lost an amazing part of the family. We still see your beautiful smile and still feel your presence in our daily lives.

You are forever in our hearts. Love, The Valenti Family STACY JUANITA MURDOCK HOBART, IN Stacy Juanita Murdock, age 44 formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2016 in Valparaiso, IN. She was born to Dwight and Sharron (Minder) Murdock on January 9, 1972. Stacy attended Ridgeview Elementary and Hobart High School where she graduated in 1990. She went to IUN and received a degree in Medical Billing and Coding.

Stacy loved to create. Art, Jewelry, decorating, it all made her happy. She was always willing to make things special for everyone around her. Mothering her younger sibling came easy to her, but her two sons Mitchel and Dakota made her proud to be a mother. Stacy did not make friends, she made family.

The friendships she had were life long and forever. Everyone was her best friend. Her boyfriend Charles made her feel like a queen and her two sons were her princes. She was such a beautiful soul. Stacy survived by her two loving sons: Mitchel Campbell and Dakota Taylor; Father: Dwight W.

Murdock (Peggy Pearce); sisters: Melissa (Jeff) Nichols, Michelle (John) Clardy, and Kari Sue (Brandon) Siniard; many nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Sharron Kaye Murdock; siblings: Shannon D. and Kyle Warren Murdock, and Karlie Jean Ramos; grandparents and several extended relatives. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday May 31, 2016 from 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel 7535 Taft St. Merrillville, IN, 46410; and from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning until time of service. A Celebration of life Services for Stacy will be held at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel 7535 Taft St.

Merrillville, IN, 46410 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in care of Stacy's two sons Mitchel Campbell, and Dakota Taylor. www.calumetparkfuneral chapel.com ESPERANZA RIVERA ORTIZ HOBART, IN Esperanza Rivera Ortiz, age 99 was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico in 1919 to Amalia Ortiz and Jose Rivera. Esperanza went into the arms of his heavenly father on May 26, 2016. Esperanza was the oldest of 13 children.

He lived in Hobart with his wife Maria. As a member of the U.S. Army, he served in Europe during World War II. He earned several medals and his story is featured in the Oral History Project which is at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. He came to East Chicago, Indiana in 1952 and retired from Inland Steel as an Ore Car Operator.

He also worked for many years as a Yellow Cab Driver and as part time barber. Following his retirement from Inland, he and Maria returned to Puerto Rico for 10 years and came back to live in Merrillville and then Hobart. His parents, nine siblings and his oldest son, Rafael Rivera, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Perez; daughters: Elsa (Carmelo) Melendez of Arlington, TX, Luz (John) Robatto of Lake Station, Milagros Harrell of Arlington, TX, Maria (Erick) Downing of Cartersville, Ga. He is also survived by sons: Anibal Rivera, of Merrillville, Jaime (Dawn) Rivera of Helotes, TX.

Jose (Kim) Rivera of Schererville. He is also survived by 21grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday June 1, 2016 from 4:00 to at the Calumet Park Funeral Chapel 7535 Taft St. Merrillville, IN; and from 10 AM until time of service Thursday Morning June 2, 2016 Funeral service for Esperanza will be at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel at 11:00 AM. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the cemetery.

Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to your favorite Veteran's Organization. JOHN "JACK" M. PHOTENHAUER John M. Photenhauer age 77, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; his sons: Erik (Holly) of Los Angeles, Troy Butler (Kim, Payton and Wes Lewis) Rensselaer; daughters: Kayle Gatz (Chuck), Dyer, Kelly Butler, Hammond; grandsons: Ryan Butler (Hannah Sheldon) and Levi Photenhauer; granddaughters: Zoe, Sasha and Roxy Photenhauer; sister, Marguerite Peterson; brother, Robert Kahl (Mary Louise); former daughter-in-law, Kim Butler; brother-in-law, Wayne Duncanson (Jane); sister-in-law Sandi Witcher and husband Jerry; numerous nieces and nephews in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Gertrude Photenhauer; brothers, Ken Kahl (Lucille), Jim (Diane), Joe and Donnie Photenhauer. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice of NW Indiana Hospice team (Vicky, Glenda, America, Anna and Janice) for the wonderful care that Jack received. A special thanks to his wonderful caregiver Pam Mendoza and other previous caregivers Gloria, Ken and Monic. Jack was born in Menominee, MI.

He graduated from Menominee H.S. in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Neosho. He was the founder and past president of the Association of Gunner's Mates. He was retired from the Hammond National Insurance Company and formerly employed at Prudential Insurance Company.

Jack was a 5th Degree Black belt in Karate and taught at the Hammond YMCA and various regional karate schools. Jack was a former member of the Hammond Jaycees and a Hammond Optimist Member. He was also a former member of the Chicagoland Corvair Owners Association. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

(time of service). Friends may celebrate Jack's life at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 8178 Cline Schererville, IN. A military service honoring Jack will be performed by Navy Veterans. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC, 8407 Virginia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 or the Alzheimer's Association, 8679 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410. Please visit: chapellawnfunerals.com DIANE "DENA" SEMPER (NEE POULOS) HOBART, IN Diane "Dena" (nee Poulos) Semper, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

She was born on June 8, 1931 in Gary, IN to the late John and Mary Poulos, both of the small village of Kalavrita, Greece. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and friend to those who knew her. Diane is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Ronald Semper; sons: Theodore (Hazel) Semper, Michael Semper; grandchildren, Marci Diane Semper and Mary Lillian Semper; lifelong friends, Anita Urban and Joyce Mae Semper. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Poulos; brother, George Poulos; sisters, Catherine Chakos, Helene Ehart, and Angie Boone. Memorial contributions in Diane's name may be made to St.

Peter Lutheran Church, 6540 Central Avenue, Portage or the Hobart Garden Club, 1034 East 8th Hobart, IN 46342. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A funeral service for Diane will take place Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Wally Waite officiating. She will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery.

For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhome.com IN LOVING MEMORY OF SUZANNE JOELLE (McQUIGG) DAVIDSON Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. It has been one year since you were taken into God's hands.

I love you and I will miss you always. With Love, Mom IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED WIFE PATY FRAGA You were my everything. Always on my mind. You will live forever in my heart, Robert THE TIMES OBITUARIES Sunday, PAGEA11.