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RO 7, 2013 Pa F3 DESIGNER: ND a.fa ER I In Memoriam greatest gift: REMEMBRANCE Call (800) 589-3222 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. Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam TO PLACE A CARD OF THANKS Call (219) Tobeincluded in this directory, pleasecall Delayne Krol (219)933-3293 4209 Grant Street 219-887-1852 smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com 3227 Ridge Road Lansing, IL (708) 474-0024 Family owned and operated since 1941 Serving families in Illinois and Indiana www.schroederlauer.com Hobart 942-2109 Portage 762-3013 Lake Station 962-1606 New-Winfield Chapel 661-2600 Funeral Home Cremation Services Kevin W. Kish, Owner 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 219-924-3333 (Located next to Fitness Pointe) www.kishfuneralhome.net GeisenFuneralHome.com 2959 W.

11th Gary Phone 219-949-6325 Finer Funerals Need Not Be Costly 7535 Taft Street 219-736-5840 Family Owned Operated "Serving all faiths and cemeteries" www. calumetparkcemetery.com Find us on Facebook and Twitter mycalumetpark Established 1908 Our 2nd Century of Service All Faiths, With Experience Integrity Cremation Services Tom Jean Burns Brian Burns Apollo Moreno Carolina Burns 105 Years Of Service 1908-2013 CROWN POINT 219-769-0044 Hobart 219-942-1117 www.burnsfuneral.com Serving Your Community Visit nwi.com to view daily obituaries, area death notices and in memoriams. Share memories. Sign the online guestbook at nwi.com/obituaries IONA B. "IKE" MURLEY SUN CITY CENTER, FL Iona B.

"Ike" Murley, age 84, of Sun City Center, FL and formerly of Gary, IN passed away February 2, 2013. She retired from Walgreens as a service clerk after 19 years of service and retired from Goldblatts as a floor manager after 34 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Murley. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Christine Mayes and Diana Olivo and her husband, Edward Olivo, a brother, Steve Bennett; and two grandchildren: Lauren Olivo and Edward Olivo, Jr. A memorial service will be held in Indiana at a later date.

Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, FL 813)634-9900 MARTHA A. JONES VALPARAISO, IN Martha A. Jones, age 84, of Valparaiso passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born July 29, 1928 in Laporte IN to Sophia and Stanley Cygan both of whom preceded her in death. On February 14, 1987 in Maui Hawaii she married William P.

Jones who preceded her in death on August 19, 2011. Martha leaves behind her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son, grandson, brothers and sisters. Martha enjoyed her aerobics class, talking politics, gardening and watching Jeopardy. She loved traveling and enjoyed her trips to Europe.

Martha and Bill traveled every year on their anniversary to Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 12:00 from the White-Love Funeral Home 525 South 2nd St. Chesterton with Lorrayne Rizer officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until time of service. Memorials may be given in Martha's name to the VNA Hospice.

For more information please call 219-926- 1309. CLARA LOTTIE NELSON CHESTERTON, IN Clara Lottie Nelson age 85 of Chesterton passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center, Valparaiso. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 North Calumet Road, Chesterton, with Father James Meade officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date at McCool Cemetery in Portage. Arrangements are under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home 219-926-1309. ANNA M.

KRAL CHESTERTON, IN Anna M. Kral, 92, of Chesterton, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at home. She was born March 8, 1920 in Chicago to Joseph and Katherine (Plesha) Ladisic. Anna was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center in Valparaiso and a former member of Our Lady of Knock Catholic Church in Calumet City.

In 1948 in Decatur, MI she married Mathias Kral, who preceded her in death in 2004. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend, Scout. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Lucille Oreskovich, Mary Novosel, Mildred Haynes and Catherine Kountz; and an infant brother, Joseph Ladisic. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center, 1511 LaPorte Valparaiso, the Rev.

Kevin McCarthy officiating with entombment to follow in the mausoleum at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Visitation will be Friday, PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Valparaiso, and on Saturday morning at the church one hour prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Moellerfuneralhome.com JULIA E. LOPEZ CALUMET CITY, IL Julia E.

Lopez, age 72, of Calumet City, IL, passed away on January 31, 2013. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Lopez; parents: Miguel and Lucila Esqueda; brother, Luis; and daughter-in-law, Terry Lopez. Survived by her sister, Ana (Isau) Pesina of San Antonio, TX and her six children: Jesus Lopez Jr. of Dallas, TX, Pablo (Oralia) Lopez of Calumet City, IL, Gricelda (George Jr.) Sandona of Tampa, FL, Lucila (David Larson) Lopez of Tampa, FL, Miguel Lopez (Yesenia) of Tampa, FL, and Melissa (Brad) Lopez-Gary of Valparaiso, IN; 15 grandchildren: Kristy, Angelina, Silvia, Vanessa, Gabriella, Dion, Jasmine, Isaac, Antonio, Hayley, Mia, Braden, Mark, Sam and Louis; and her niece, Roxanna Pesina, San Antonio, TX. Julia resided in Calumet City for 47 years and was originally from Laredo, TX.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Church, 768 Lincoln Calumet City, IL. 708-862-4165 on February 8, 2013. DALE OLSON MD VALPARAISO, IN Dale Olson MD, age 84 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away February 5, 2013.

He was born on January 5, 1929 in, Gary, IN to Arvid Eugene and Julia M. Olson, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Mickey Olson, of Valparaiso, IN; son, Rick (Joan) Olson, of Valparaiso, IN; daughter, Randi Olson, of Valparaiso, IN; sister, Marion Wilson, of CA; grandchildren: Rickie and Alex Olson, Ryan and Danny Cutter; close family friend, Jim Richart, of South Haven, IN; and his beloved and loyal Great Dane, Mac. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Olson. Dale graduated from Northwestern University in 1950, Indiana University in 1954, Intern and Residency 1955 General Surgery 1956 and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Indiana University Medical School in 1959.

He was also a Naval Surgeon and officer for two years. He truly loved and had a passion for medicine and helping people. Dale enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Mickey. He had a great love for the family horses and dogs and enjoyed all types of music. He was an avid outdoorsman.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bird watching. Private Family Services to be held at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to Porter County Animal Shelter, 2056 Heavilin Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Cremation performed by Heritage Crematory. Arrangements are being handled by Edmonds Evans Funeral Home 6941 Central Portage, 762-1330.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.ee-fh.com CARMELLA JANCARIC "CARME" SOUTH CHICAGO Carmella "Carme" Jancaric, of South Chicago, age 89, passed away on February 4, 2013. Carme was a member of Sacred Heart Croatian Church. In addition to being a devoted housewife, she worked at Gayety Candy Company in Chicago for over 25 years. Carme was an avid Bears and White Sox fan, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Babe" and son, Robert (MaryAnn). She is survived by her children: Joseph "Jody" (Nancy) Jancaric, Charlene (Marc) Hanna, Janet (Vince) Emanuele; two devoted nieces: Joanne Gardner and Debbie Hadrych; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with Carme's family on Friday, February 8, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Burns Chapel. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. www.burnsfuneral.com MARYANN MITCH (NEE HAYNES) CARLSBAD, NM FORMERLY OF EAST SIDE Maryann Mitch, nee Haynes, age 73, late of Carlsbad, NM and formerly of the East Side passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Mitch; loving mother of Debbie (Michael) Ochwat, Michael Mitch and Christine (Tim) Duarte; adored grandmother of Melissa Ochwat, Amy Ochwat, Brandon Mitch and Joshua Duarte; dear sister of the late Ross, late Robert, late Howard, Evelyn, late Daisy, Laverne, late Betty, late Eileen and late Leona; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Maryann was a former Nurse's Aide at South Chicago Hospital. Visitation Friday p.m. Funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Chicago.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749 elmwoodchapel.com KATHLEEN M. KWIATKOWSKI SOUTH HOLLAND, IL Kathleen M. Kwiatkowski, age 59, late of South Holland formerly East Side passed away February 1, 2013. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Florence (nee Ulaszek) Kwiatkowski; loving sister of Deborah Kwiatkowski and Diane (Robert) Kozak; dearest niece and Goddaughter of Helen Shustock.

Fond cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass at 11:00 a.m. DIRECTLY AT Holy Ghost Church 170th Street Cottage Grove Avenue, South Holland, IL. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Ghost Church would be appreciated. Elmwood Chapel entrusted with arrangements. 773-731-2749 elmwoodchapel.com TERRY J. JOSTES HIGHLAND, IN Terry J. Jostes, 69, of Highland, IN, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Pam (nee Griffin); seven children: Terry (Kathy) Jostes, Jerome (Heidi) Jostes, John (Jeannie) Stange, Tammy (Pete) Keilman, Jim (Michele) Stange, Julie Jostes, and Margaret (Dave) Moore; ten grandchildren: Zachary, Hunter, Paige, Scott, Rachel, Savanna, Lanie, Olivia, Sullivan and Justi; one great grandson; one sister: Marcyann (late Jack) Hinton; one brother: Timothy (Sandy) Jostes; and several nieces and nephews including his favorite nephew, Gary Hinton. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marcella Jostes. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at the Anthony Dziadowicz Funeral Home 9445 Calumet (at 45th St.) Munster, IN with Rev. Mike Gillespie officiating.

Cremation to follow. Visitation Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Terry was a retired police officer with the Munster Police Department.

He began the Munster Police Department D.A.R.E. program and served as Officer Friendly for many years. He was a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran. THOMAS R.

HOWARTH "TOM" MUNSTER, IN Thomas R. Howarth age 90, passed away on February 1, 2013. He was retired from Nipsco with 34 years of service. He was involved with Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanne of 69 years; his children: Gary (Matina), Alan (Ramona), and Carol Lamprecht; his sister-in-law, Donna Howarth; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

He donated his body to the pathology Department of Indiana University. There will be no memorial service. YUSAF A. RAHEEM MUHAMMAD aka JOE DENT CHICAGO, IL Yusaf A. Raheem Muhammad, age 81, passed away January 30, 2013.

He was born December 29, 1932 to Robert and Liliah Dent. He was faithful and committed to the practicing and teachings of the Nation of Islam. He is survived by one son, Craig (Sara) Dent of Collierville, TN; two daughters: Carmen Dent of Houston, Texas and Candace (Michael) Smith of Collierville, TN; one step son, Charles Allen of Chicago, IL; two step daughters: Gladys and Lois Allen both of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren: Jazzmine Smith, Taylor Dent, Jayla Smith, and Tyson Dent all of Collierville, TN; four step grandchildren: Tiffiany Allen, Paul (Lena) Allen, Gregory Allen, and Undra Allen all of Chicago, IL; and ten step great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Sammie and Sidney (Bessie) Dent; and one sister, Ruth Jernigan all from IN. Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

Funeral services Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM. All services will be held at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 South Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619. Burial will be at Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, IL. SANDOR "SANDY" HORVATH SCHERERVILLE, IN Sandor Horvath was born March 14, 1936 in Hungary. On February 3, 2013 at 76 years of age; he passed away after a two month battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his most cherished loved ones; wife, Evelyn; nephew, Michael Horvath; niece, Melissa (Mark) Horvath-Bradley; and children: Irene, Alton, Arlen, Alex, and Andrew. Two sisters in Hungary: Gizalla Farkas, and Marika (Laslo) Kokas; including their children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother, Nandor (2007); wife, Mary (2011); and nephew, Norman (2012). Visitation with the family will take place on Friday February 8, 2013 from p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home 8415 Calumet Ave.

Munster, IN. Prayer service at 6:00 p.m. with Father Alphonse Skerl officiating. Interment will be private at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Schererville, IN. Sandor retired after 33 years of service from LTV East Chicago, IN.

Everyone who met him loved him. He was a man with a true heart of gold who will be dearly missed. Please visit us at www.burnskish.com NIKOLA JOCIC CROWN POINT, IN Nikola Jocic, age 70 of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013. Nikola was a life long member of St Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and held the past position of secretary of it's Executive Board. Nikola was a founding member of the Dinara Soccer Club and carried the position of the club's first Coach.

Nikola loved all sports but especially soccer. He was a retired employee with over 30 years of service from US Steel, Gary Works. Mr. Jocic is preceded in death by his parents: Djuro and Mika Jocic; and his brother, Branko Jocic. Nikola is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Dusanka (Trkulja) Jocic; three beloved children: Branko (Nancy) Jocic, Dragana (Momcilo) Despinich, and Dusan (Vesna) Jocic; five grandchildren: Nicolina Despinich, Jovan Jocic, Zachary Despinich, Nikola Jocic, and Branislav Jocic; two sisters: Dusanka Vujatovic and Dara Kladarin and families all of Serbia; and many other nieces, nephews, family members, kumovi and lifelong friends.

Nikola will be remembered and dearly missed. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Eljiah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 8700 Taft Merrillville with Rev. Aleksandar Novakovic officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. A Pomen service will be offered at 7:00 p.m. Friday.

For any further information please call Savich Semplinski Directors of Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044. JULIE ANN KAB (NEE HARPER) HAMMOND, IN Julie Ann Kab (nee Harper), age 44, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 03, 2013. Beloved daughter of Judith Ann Harper (nee Kaminski) of Hammond; loving sister to Thomas Harper of Munster and Timothy Harper of Hammond; fond niece of Ray (Agnes) Harper, Shirley (late Julius) Kristoff; cherished cousin to Laurel, Raetta, George, John, Jane, Christine, Francine, Theresa, Chris, Jim, and Angeline; special "Mom" to Alyssa Czerwinski; fond friend to many. She will be missed by her beloved cats Briggs and Lovie. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Stanley C.

and Ann Kaminski and Earl and Gladys Harper; her uncles: Stanley T. Kaminski, Walter Janik, and Leo Yazumbek, and her aunts: Annie Janik, Stephanie Yazumbek, and Sharon Kantola. Julie was a graduate of Gavit High School Class of 86 in Hammond and attended Franklin College in Franklin and completed her degree at Columbia College in 1991 in Chicago. She was a DATIA (Drug Alcohol Testing Industry Assoc.) Certified Professional Specimen Collector and Trainer with Quest Diagnostics. She also worked part time with the City of Hammond.

She enjoyed photography, music, and was a huge Bears fan. Through Father Schulte, she became a professional clown known as Hyper. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME 6955 Southeastern Ave. Hammond, IN Funeral Service Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME with Reverend Richard Orlinski, Pastor officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN.

For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at or visit our web site at www.lahaynefuneralhome.com EDWARD J. LEE KOUTS, IN Edward J. Lee of Kouts, age 98, passed away February 5, 2013. He was born November 25, 1914, in Hutton, IN, to Harry and Anna (Meehling) Lee and was raised in Marshall, IL, where his family farmed. In 1939 he moved to Gary, IN, working at Grantham Motors as a mechanic.

He served his country from October, 1941 to September, 1945, as a Jeep mechanic and combat infantryman with the 5th Army Red Bull Division throughout North Africa and Italy during WWII. In November, 1945, he married Mildred A. Krieter, of Merrillville, his bride of 65 years, who preceded him in death in 2011. Ed and Mildred spent 24 years farming in Merrillville, later moving to LaCrosse, where they continued farming until 1985. After retirement, they enjoyed being "winter Texans," where they made many wonderful friends.

Ed's faith and love of family were the hallmarks of his life. Benefiting from his love, wit and wisdom, he leaves six children: Carol of Merrillville, Ronald (Terry) of Knox, Thomas of Minneapolis, MN, Nancy (Tom Korty) of Mulberry, Linda (Roy Wensley) of Concord, CA, Raymond (Kimberly) of Chesterfield, MO, and Frank Stubbs, whom he loved like a son; 11 grandchildren: Laura (Dan) Darda, David (Becca) Lee, Andy (Kristin) Korty, Becky (Phil) Ranck, Emma Korty (David Plummer) and Peter Korty, Ryan, Jason and Jordan Wensley, Jacob and Alex Lee; 10 great-grandchildren: Ben, Daniel, Amanda, Kaitlin, Aaron, Anna, Vincent, Bruce, Lydia, and Heather; two sisters: Mary McConville of North Hollywood, CA, and Rose Woodward of Crestview, FL, also survive. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by brothers: John, Harold and Joe Lee; and sisters: Louise McCollum and Eva Diehl Youmans. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 402 E.

State Road 8 in Kouts, with Father Thomas Tibbs officiating; burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 8, from PM at Kosanke Funeral Home 105 E. Indiana Kouts, IN. Memorial donations may be given to St.

Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund, the Kouts American Legion Post 301, or a charity of the donor's choice. Kosankefuneralhome.com JEANNINE MARIE MOORE VALPARAISO, IN Jeannine Marie Moore, age 55, of Valparaiso, IN passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born July 15, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to William and Marcella (Many) Merkley and graduated from Center Grove High School in 1975. Jeannine had been a Mortgage Loan Officer with J.P. Morgan Chase in Chesterton, IN for the past 25 years.

She enjoyed spending her leisure time shopping with her girls, attending concerts, wine tasting excursions, community events and spoiling her grandchildren. Survivors include her children: Melissa (Brian) Comerford of Westfield, IN, Angela Moore (Shawn Stevens) of LaPorte, IN Nathan Moore (Jessica Lampman) of Westville, IN; their fathers: Alvin Scholl of Greenfield, IN, John Moore of Valparaiso, IN; her parents: William and Marcella Merkley; brothers and sister: Phil Merkley, D.J. (Melissa) Merkley, Barbara (Marc) Riccitelli, Steve (Vickie) Merkley all of Arizona, grandchildren: Spencer, Lukas and Cade. Also her boyfriend, Al Zurawski of Valparaiso, IN. A funeral service will be held Sunday 2:00 p.m.

at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Valparaiso with burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Visitation Saturday from 4:00 8:00 MoellerFuneralHome.com FIND MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE AT NWI.COM Thursday, PAGEF-3.