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DESIGNER: ENNI ER.DREESSEN@N I.com find more oc news online nwi.com RO Sunday, July 8, 2012 c3 BY DIANE POULTON Times Correspondent Albert F. Oprisko and his brothers, who were Americans, were inspired by their patriotism to join the military during World War II. At 18, Oprisko enlisted in the Marine Corps. Ed, who died in the war, was in the Army Air Corps and George was in the Army. Albert Oprisko, 86, of Whiting, died May 1.

He was stationed in the South during World War II and survived the attack on Iwo Jima. Dorothy Williams said her brother, a past commander and lifetime member of Whiting American Legion Post 80, loved his country. Oprisko also belonged to the Marine Corps League, two Iwo Jima associations, the Lions Club of Calumet City and the International Association of Electrical Engineers. As an engineer, Oprisko traveled to every state and earned a plaque from Delta Airlines. Williams said Mexico was favorite destination.

Oprisko was proud of his part in the major electrical project for the building of McCormick Place in Chicago. Oprisko was mechanically inclined and enjoyed mentoring. Williams said Oprisko was a great older brother growing up in Whiting with their seven siblings. She remembers falling off her bicycle at Whiting Park on the gravel. She had been forbidden to go there.

Oprisko cleaned her wound and never tattled to their parents. When Williams started her job at Oprisko bought her an to wear. He enjoyed collecting anything electrical and reading repair manuals. the hardware store have something somebody needed, he Williams said. Whiting man survived Iwo Jima ALBERT F.

OPRISKO OCT. 8, 1925 MAY 1, 2012 PROVIDED Funeral services for Albert F. Oprisko were arranged by Burns Funeral Home in Crown Point with a Mass of Christian burial May 7 at St. Mary Byzantine Church in Whiting and interment at St. Byzantine Cemetery in Hammond.

Personalize any Obituary or In Memoriam TO PLACE A CARD OF THANKS call (219) 227-6774 MARVIN R. NELSON PORTAGE, IN Marvin R. Nelson, age 48, of Portage passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Survived by three daughters: Heather (Jason) McKay, Jennifer Nelson, and Madison Nelson; one son, Gary Nelson; granddaughter, Addison McKay; mother, Mary Nelson; brother, Todd Nelson; and sisters: Karen Proctor, Wendy Nelson. Private services were held for the family.

Arrangements by Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service Portage. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com KEITH J. GAVURA "K.J." FORT WAYNE, IN K.J., age 31, of Fort Wayne, formerly of East Chicago, passed away July 1, 2012. He is survived by his son, Sontos Perez Gavura; brother, Gino Gavura of Clearwater, FL; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his mother, Lily Martinez; and father, Keith Gavura.

Keith was attending IVY Tech of Fort Wayne for Culinary Arts. He will be greatly missed by many. May he rest in peace. Visitation for K.J. will be Monday, July 9, 2012 from p.m.

at Mungovan Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. DONALD K. SALMON HAMMOND, IN Donald K.

Salmon, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Leona (nee Gish); son, Adam Salmon of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home 7109 Calumet Hammond, IN 46324 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Shannon Scieska of The Gate officiating.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Directly after, Donald will be laid to rest at Concordia Cemetery in Hammond. Donald was a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed fishing.

PEARL L. MASON EAST CHICAGO, IN Pearl L. Mason, age 73, of East Chicago, IN passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Community Hospital in Munster. She is survived by one daughter, Paula Mason of East Chicago; one granddaughter, Chloe Moore of East Chicago; one brother, Allen Edwards of Schererville; one nephew, Keith Fleming of Gary; one niece, Sherry Hicks of Gary; brother in law, Willie Williams of East Chicago; special friend, Robert Lipkovitch of East Chicago; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by mother and father, Willianna and Hallis Edwards; two sisters: Marlene Pugh and Barbara Williams; three brothers: Robert and David Whitfield and Willie Dennis.

Private cremation will be held at the family's convenience. Hinton Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ALLY CRISTINA BULLINGTON HOBART, IN Ally Cristina Bullington of Hobart, infant daughter of John and Cristina (nee James) Bullington, and little sister of Emma Therese, passed away on July 5, 2012. Services are private per the family's wishes. Contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, online visit rmhc.org Burns Funeral Home Hobart handling arrangements.

www.burnsfuneral.com AGNES E. FLYNN FORMERLY OF MILLER Our precious angel, Agnes E. Flynn, of Aurora, CO, after fighting cancer for two years, passed away peacefully at home with her two loving daughters by her side on Monday, June 11, 2012. She is survived by her five children: Dawn (Bob) Swadley, Christina (Jory) Flynn, Mark, Todd, and Scott Brookbank; seven grandchildren: Brooke, Tyler, Lindsey, Sunnie, Cameron, Keiran, and Autumn; three siblings: John (Jessie) Collie, Amy J. Collie, and James (Kathy) Collie; several nieces, nephews, other extended family, and innumerable friends.

Aggie, as she liked to be called, was a 1956 graduate of Horace Mann High School, Gary, IN where, due to her warm and friendly nature, she was voted Senior Queen. In her dealings with all others, one word characterized her personality: EMPATHY HARRY EDWARD DUNMIRE GRIFFITH, IN Harry Edward Dunmire, age 82, of Griffith passed away Thursday July 5, 2012 at Riley Hospice. Harry was born May 26, 1930 in Monongahela, PA where he grew up until he joined the United States Army. He was proud to be a veteran and spent much of his time at the VFW and American Legion playing cards. He loved dining, dancing and telling his stories.

Just like he did as owner of Harry Irene's Restaurant. Irene kept the customers happy with her home cooking and Harry with his gift of gab. Harry is survived by three daughters: Linda (Bobby) Hart, Michelle Hart, and Nancy (Mike) Rutkowski; grandchildren: Marsha Hart, Sam Hart, and Corey Rutkowski; great grandchildren: Zackery and Mercedes Hart-Darnell all of Griffith; sister-in-law, Rita Melia of Lansing IL; brother- in-law, Benny LaMonto of Chicago, IL; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Irene; parents: George and Helen Dunmire (nee Bishop); and grandson, Brandon L. Hart.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home with Pastor Walter M. Basler officiating. Cremation to follow services. Friends may meet with the family on Monday July 9, 2012 from p.m.

at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. 45th Griffith, IN. Harry was loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who had many friends and family. From his roots in Pennsylvania to his Army buddies, he will be truly missed by all who knew him. For more information please call White Funeral Home 219-924-4100 or visit: white funeralhomeofgriffith.com.

MARY C. GALBREATH HAMMOND, IN FORMERLY OF DYER, IN Mary Galbreath, age 59, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012. She is survived by her loving son, James (fiance Tanya) Lessner; grandchildren: Patrick, Jimmy, Haleigh-Kay, Hannah and Halen; siblings: Paul David (Maryann) Galbreath and Jean Galbreath-Seliger. Aunt of numerous nephews, great nephews, and one niece. Preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Marie Galbreath.

Mary loved gardening, sewing, babysitting her grandsons, and caring for her animals. She dedicated her life to raising her son and taking care of her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Schererville, IN).

Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For information, please call (219) 365-9554. www.chapellawnfunerals.com ROBERT R.

HOLBA SOUTH HOLLAND, IL Robert R. Holba, age 91, late of South Holland, IL passed away July 5, 2012 at Ingalls Hospice in Harvey, IL. Robert was born July 16, 1920 in Roseland to the late Stephen and Mary (nee Michuda). Beloved husband of the late Martha (nee Wicherek). Loving father of Thomas (Jacqueline) Holba, Joan (David) Sawyer, and Dr.

Richard (Kathy) Holba. Cherished grandfather of 14; proud great-grandfather of 27 and one on the way. Dearest brother of the late John and Joseph Holba. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his loving caregiver Maria Teach.

Robert was retired from Federal Signal Corp. in University Park, IL. He was a World War II veteran having served in the South Pacific and included in an Honor Flight to D.C. in 2010. Robert was a member of VFW South Holland Post 9964, St.

Jude Church, South Holland, and First Catholic Slovak Union, Branch 313. Visitation Sunday, July 8, 2012 from p.m. Funeral services Monday, July 9, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

(four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6)), Holland, IL to Holy Ghost Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ingalls Hospice, 1 Ingalls Drive, Wyman Gordon Pavilion, Harvey IL 60426-9945 or Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W.

Montana Street, Chicago IL 60614. 708-841-2300 or: thornridgefuneralhomes.com SEYMOUR BERKE MUNSTER, IN FORMERLY OF INDIANA HARBOR AND GARY Seymour Berke, age 88, died July 5, 2012 at the Munster Med-Inn. He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Eve; sons: Art (Bonnie) Berke and Larry Smenyak; and daughter, Marilyn (Andrew) Berke- Powers. He was the loving grandfather of Chad, Dex, and Jared. Seymour was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana and graduated from East Chicago Washington High School.

He was a manager at Goldblatt's Department Store in Hammond for more than two decades, a merchant in Indiana Harbor for many years, and most recently owned a successful lighting business. Seymour was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was an avid fan of the White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and the sports teams at Indiana University where all three of his children graduated. Along with his generous spirit, which was familiar to all who came in contact with him, he had a special affinity toward dogs, particularly his favorite canines: Satchmo, Sparky, Spirit, Happy, Ernie, Salty, Cleo, Chloe, and Coco.

The Berke family appreciates the extraordinary care provided by the staff members at DaVita Dialysis and Munster Med-Inn. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth-El Cemetery in Portage. Donations may be made to the Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA), 421 45th Munster, IN 46321 (219) 922-3811. Burns-Kish Funeral Home Munster in charge of arrangements.

www.burnskish.com JOSEPH FINOLI, JR. "JO JO" LAKE STATION, IN Joseph "Jo Jo" Finoli, age 58, of Lake Station, passed away at home July 5, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 7-year battle with cancer. He was born in Gary, IN on July 9, 1953 to Joseph and Helen Finoli, who preceded him in death. Joe enjoyed raising pigeons and was an honorary member of NWI Racing Pigeon Association. A jack of all trades, he enjoyed building, gardening and fishing.

Joe was a hobbyist who also enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. His loving and giving heart will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Joe is survived by his two children: Joseph Lazur and Dawn Finoli; two grandchildren: Felina and Xavier; three sisters: Toni (Dirk) Miller of Hobart, Sheila (Thomas) Menear of Valparaiso, and Marisa (Joe) Eakins of Lake Station; nieces and nephews: Carrie (Rob) Bedwell, Scott (Kelly) Miller, Shawn (Jennifer) Menear, Amanda (Dan) Samuels, Brian (Angela) Menear, Shannon Menear, and Craig (Brooke) Menear; great nieces and nephews: Alexandria, Delaney, Caden, Carigan, Landon, Jillian, Grayson, and Gracelyn; special pet, Milo; and friend, Diana. A funeral service for Joe will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home Hobart Chapel, 600 W.

Old Ridge Hobart. Visitation will also be Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart, (219) 942-2109 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com TAMARA C. DAVY HEGEWISCH, IL Tamara C.

Davy "Tammy" (nee Harnisch, Mullins), age 46, lifelong resident of Hegewisch, passed away July 4, 2012. Beloved wife of Michael Davy. Loving mother of Amy, Cheryl, and Nathan. Dear daughter of Fred and Phyllis Harnisch. Dearest sister of Fred (Christa) Harnisch, Sandy (George) Jaksich, and Ed (Tabitha) Harnisch.

Daughter-in-law of Ben (Norma Jean) Davy and late Mikell Davy. Also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers- in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tammy was a dedicated 18 year employee of Atlas Tube. She was past board member and coach of Hegewisch Girls Softball, active member of Lebanon Lutheran Church Bell Choir, and past Sunday School teacher. Visitation Sunday, July 8, 2012 from p.m.

at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Chicago. Visitation and funeral services Monday, July 9, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 13100 S.

Manistee, Chicago. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. John Beck officiating.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Lebanon Lutheran Church or the Breast Cancer Awareness Charity of your choice in Tammy's name preferred. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com SUE ELLEN FOSTER CEDAR LAKE, IN Sue Ellen Foster, age 42, of Cedar Lake, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Foster of Cedar Lake; daughters: Sarah Nicole Foster and Jessica Autumn Foster both of Cedar Lake; brother-in-law, Brian (Tonya) Foster; father-in-law, Joe (Yvonne) Foster of Cedar Lake; loving mother-in-law, Marian (Ken) Malsch of Hammond; and several nieces, nephews, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents: Ray O. and Jacqueline M. Melvin; brother, David Melvin; and sister, Dawn Melvin. She loved her family and her dogs, Bailey and Bo. Sue was employed by Lake County Parks Dept.

as an Administrative Assistant. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, July 9, 2012 from p.m. at Burns Funeral Home 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral services will be held Monday at 6:00 p.m.

at Burns Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. Services will end at the funeral home. www.burnsfuneral.com THELMA F. GULOTTA MUNSTER, IN Thelma F.

Gulotta (nee Mohr), age 84 of Munster, IN passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ellen (Jeffrey) Balazs; and grandchildren: Jason and Jillian Balazs. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents: George and Helen (nee Kindt) Mohr. Funeral services for Thelma will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, on the corner of Wentworth Ave.

and Randolph St. in Lansing. Interment will follow at Oak Glen Cemetery in Lansing. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, July 9, 2012 from pm at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Donations may be made in Thelma's memory to the St.

John Evangelical Lutheran Church general fund. Thelma was a lifetime member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She retired after 25 years with the NW Indiana Times Newspaper. www.schroederlauer.com MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 8 a.m.

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