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TIMeS Obituaries September 15, 1991 B-3 Roy D. Akins Roy D. Akins, age 87, of North Vernon, Indiana (a former resident of the Calumet area), passed away at Munster Med-Inn on Wednesday, September 11, 1991 following a long illness. He is survived by one son, Herbert Estel (Shirley) Akins of a Englewood, Colorado; one daughter, Carolyn (James, Jr.) Owen of Sauk Village, Illinois; six grandchildren, K. Michael (Linda) and Elizabeth Bockenstedt, both of Littleton, Colorado, Douglas Chapman of Binghampton, N.

Brenda Wilson of Sauk Village, Illinois, Barry Chapman of Chicago, Illinois and Dorothy Chapman of Sauk Village, Illinois; seven great grandchildren; cousin, Lillian Cheever of Boyton Beach Florida; half brothers, Herman Akins of Seymour Indiana and Clayton Akins, of Paris Crossing, Indiana; and half sister, Agnes Bishop of Riverview, Florida. Mr. Akins was retired from General American Transportation East Chicago, a retired farmer in Jennings County, Indiana. He was an honorary member of the Jennings County Genealogy Society. Services will be at 10:00 a.m (EST) Monday, September 16, 1991 with visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

(EST) on Sunday, September 15, 1991 at the Diekhoff and Vance Funeral Chapel, 115 So. State, North Vernon, Indiana, 47265. Burial will take place at Hayden Cemetery in Hayden, Indiana. Mary-Jo Louise Bishop Mary-Jo Louise Bishop, age 16, of Cedar Lake passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991. She is survived parents, Joe and Doris Bishop; brother, Wayne Bishop of Cedar Lake; three aunts, Glenda (Jerome) Novak, Penny (Edward) Smith and Debbie Vercel; uncle, Daniel Bishop; cousins, James Smith, Kristie Smith, Rebecca Smith, John Smith, Brian Vercel, Matthew Bishop and Ryan Bishop; adopted aunt and uncle, Robert and Judy Schallenkamp; and best friends, Danielle Augustyniak and Jason Gonsioroski.

A Funeral Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, 1991 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake by Msgr. William Martin, Pastor. Cremation to follow. A visitation period will be conducted on Sunday, September 15, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.

at the Hanover Central High School Gymnasium, 10120 W. 133rd Cedar Lake. A Scripture Service will be recited at 7:00 p.m, Sunday evening by Msgr. William Martin. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Mary-Jo Bishop Memorial Fund.

Mary- a student in the Hanover School System since kindergarten, was planning on a 1 in social work or career psychology. Listed in "Who's School Who American High A Mary Jo participated in volleyball, basketball, track and the school band. She was an Academic Letter winner and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. For information call Burdan Funeral Home, 219- 374-5518. Sophie Dauksza (nee Stefanski) Sophie Dauksza (nee Stefanski), age 76, of Hammond passed away Saturday, September 14, 1991.

is survived by her husband, Casimir; one daughter, Judy (John Janicki of Hammond; one of Richard (Jeannie) Dauksza Munster; five grandchildren, (Brett) Messinger, of Hammond, Michael Brian Moss of Hebron, Rick and Dauksza, and Greg Janicki; two brothers, Leo (Rose) Stefanski and Chester Stefanski, both of Hammond; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by one son, Casimir 'Jidge' Dauksza. Funeral services will be TuesSeptember 17, 9:30 a.m. from day, the Solan Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Hamond to St. Mary Church for 10:00 Margaret a.m.

Mass with the Rev. Joseph LaMere Celebrant. Burial will take at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Visitation place Monday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 on to 9:00 p.m. Rosary Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.

Mrs. Dauksza was a lifelong resident of Hammond; and was retired from Southern Electric Co. Obituary Notice Deadlines: Monday-Friday p.m. Saturday, p.m. Sunday's and Holiday's, 10am to (on the private obituary line only).

Obituaries are an advertising service. Joseph Borbely Joseph Borbely, age 78, of Calumet City passed away Friday, September 13, 1991 at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (nee Sopp); beloved father of two sons, Steven J. (Jody) Borbely of Lincoln, Illinois and Judge James K.

(Arlene) Borbely, of Catlin, Illinois; daughter, Mary Ann (Mike) King of Lakeville, Minnesota; devoted grandfather of Timothy, James, Joseph, Amanda, Andrew and Brian; two brothers, Kalman (Mary) Borbely Pete (Irene) Borbely, both of Hammond; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Louis, sister, Ann Nerhaugen. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 1991, 9:00 a.m. from the LaHayne1 Funeral Home, 5746 Hammond, Mass 9:45 a.m. at Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, 4401 Olcott East Chicago, Indiana with the Very Rev.

Stuart Emmert officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Lawn Memoiral Gardens in Schererville. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Parastas Services Sunday evening at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services 7:30 p.m.

by the V.F.W. Ehinger Brothers Post Post Everlasting Services, 8:00 p.m. by American Legion Calumet Memorial Post In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holy Ghost Orthodox Building Fund or Calumet City Paramedics. Mr. Borbely was a member of the Holy Ghost Orthodox Church; lifetime resident of the area; retired senior representative in Labor Relations at Inland Steel Corporation where he worked for 26 years; he attended Maywood Elementary School and Hammond High School in Hammond, B.S.

George Williams College; M.A. Northwestern University; LLB LaSalle Extension University; CIAO Certified A Assessing Officer; University of Chicago, Graduate Study; Graduate Infantry Officer, School USA, Adjutant Generals School USA, Economic Mobilization School USA, and Command and General Staff College USA. He was Assessor of Thornton Township; Director of Calumet City Youth Family Services Bureau; Treasurer of City of Calumet City; Senior Staff Coordinator, Assessment Development, Personnel Counselor, Inland Steel Representative, Equitable Assurance Soc. of U.S. Adviser to Veterans, University of Chicago; Instructor Industrial Relations, University of Chicago, Psychology, Purdue University, Calumet Campus, Hammond, Personnel, Psychology, Inland Steel Management Rules of the Road Review, Thornton Township Group Work, Director, Chicago Area Project Section Leader, Civilian Conservation Corps.

He was Chairman of T.F. High Schools Community Caucas; President T.F. North Parents Association; member T.F. High School Board District 215; member Lincoln School PTA; Law and Order Chairman, Judge Advocate, American Legion Post 330; life member of Ehinger Bros VFW Post 8141 and American Legion Memoiral Post 330; listed Who's Who in the Midwest; listed Community Leaders of America; President, Calumet City, Lansing, Burnham Democratic Club: member, Thornton Township Regular Democratic Organization Testimonial Award, George Williams College Who's Who in Government; member, Calumet City Chamber of Commerce; Director, Calumet City Chamber of Commerce; Mayor's Liason, Senior Citizens Advisory Board; Life Member, Sixth Armored Division Association; American Association of Retired Persons; Life Member, United States Officers Association and United States Army Officers Association; Phi Delta Kappa; Professional Member National Vocational Guidance Association; American Psychological Association; Military Psychology Division; Municipal Treasurer's Association; Inland Steel Management Association; 25 Year Club of Inland Steel; Cook County Assessors Association; Illinois Township Officials Association; International Assessors Association. He was a volunteer U.S.

Army 1940; Assistant Adjutant General, Sixth Armored Division Adjutant General, Sixth Armored Division Department Head, Command and General Staff College Instructor, Command and General Staff College Commanding Officer, 5073rd Logistical Command Colonel, USAR (Retired). He was awarded Bronze Star, European Theatre, Oak Leaf Cluster, European Theater, 5 Campaign, Stars, European States Army Reserve Medal, Certificate of Achievement, Command and General Staff College. Edward A. Bokowy Edward A. Bokowy, age 73, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, September 14, 1991 at home.

He is survived by his wife, Emily (nee Kita); three sons, Edward (Fran), Gerald (Susan) and Michael (Arlene) Bokowy; one sister, Gladys (Elmer) Blazer; grandfather of eight; great grandfather of four. Preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Aniela Bokowy, two brothers, Walter (Margaret) and Charles (Michalene) Bokowy. Services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. from the Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 Baltimore Hegewisch to St. Florian Church for 9:30 a.m.

Mass. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr.

Bokowy was retired from the City of Chicago Public Works Department; member of St. Florian's Holy Name; the Knights of Columbus General Pulaski Council and Pulaski Generals Fourth Degree. Elizabeth Anela Hodson Elizabeth Angela Hodson, age 14, of Cedar Lake passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991. She is survived by her father, John; brother, David Hodson of Cedar Lake; paternal grandmother, Grace Hodson; maternal grandparents, and Bruce several and aunts, uncles and cousins. A visitation will be conducted Sunday, September 15, 1991 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.

at the Hanover Central High School Gymnasium, 10120 W. 133rd Cedar Lake. A Scripture Service will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening by Msgr. William Martin, Pastor of Holy Name Catholic Church.

Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Mother's Against Drunk Drivers. Beth, a student in the Hanover School System since kindergarten, planned on pursuing a career in law or business management after graduating from high school. As a student at Hanover Central High School, Beth's interests were sports and reading. She participated in basketball, volleyball, and the "Challenges Unlimited Beth was an Honor Roll student and a member of the National Junior Honor Society.

For information call Burdan Funeral Home, 219-374-5518. Elizabeth Carter Hodson Elizabeth Carter Hodson, age 44, of Cedar Lake, passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991. She is survived by her husband, John; son, David Hodson of Cedar Lake; her parents, Bruce and Elizabeth Johnson, mother-in-law, Grace Hodson, sister, Christina (Al) Mayhew of Port Bruce, Ontario Canada and three brothers, Bruce (Letty) Johnson of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Peter (Kim) Johnson of Munster and Steven (Beverly) Johnson of Seattle, Washington. A visitation will be conducted on Sunday, September 15, 1991 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hanover Central High School Gymnasium, 10120 W.

133rd Cedar Lake. A Scripture Service will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening by Msgr. William Martin, Pastor of the Holy Name Catholic Church. Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Mother's Against Drunk Drivers. Mrs. Hodson was a teacher employed by the Hanover Central School Corporation; and was an active member of the Hanover P.T.O. For information call Burdan Funeral Home, 219-374-5518. Mary Needham (nee Wallig) Mary Needham (nee Wallig), age 78, late of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of the East Side.

Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Sandra Shirk and Judy (Mel) Lorenz; dear grandmother of Raymond, James and Wendy Shirk, and Kristy Lorenz; great grandmother of of Tara Ray Rolland) Lietz; fond sister Ann (late Stokes; nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sunday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, September 16, 1991, at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 So. Ewing de Sales Chicago to St.

Francis Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery. Mrs. Needham was a member of Luxenburg Ladies of America; and the St.

Francis de Sales Seniors. 312-731-2749 Shirley V. Jacobson (nee Clemensen) Shirley V. Jacobson (nee Clemensen), age 66, of Lansing passed away Friday, September 13, 1991 at the Americana Nursing Home in South Holland. Beloved wife of John; dear mother of Robert A.

(friend, Michael Kaczmarek) of Chicago, Susan (Edward) Tsyitee of Las Vegas, New Mexico; loving grandmother of John Christian and Joanna Elizabeth Tsyitee; precious sister of Suzanne (Robert) Zehme of South Holland; dear niece of Claire T. Briggs of Sarasota, Florida, Mathilde Trowe of Belleair Bluffs, Florida, Margaret Nelson of Belleair, Florida; loving aunt of Betsy (Bill) Archer of Thornton and Bill Zehme of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. from the SchroederLauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing with Rev. Joseph Ledwell officiating.

Cremation will follow. Visitation at the funeral home Monday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Jacobson was a member of the Lansing Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Women, the Koininia Circle; and member of the Lansing Women's Club. Daughter of Arthur C.

Clemensen of Clemensen's Florist. Aniela Kaszkur PNA and Club Syrena. Stanley L. Mish Aniela Kaszkur, age 68, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, September 14, 1991. She is survived by her husband, Jan; two daughters, Irene (George) Komorowski of McMurray, Pennsylvania and Christine (Charles) Shearman of Munster; one son, John A.

(Cynthia) Kaszkur of Hammond; six grandchildren, Amy, Andrew and Adam Komorowski, Angela and Mark Shearman, Joshua Kaszkur; two sisters and one brother in Poland. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 17, 1991, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Hammond (2 blks east of Hohman, blk north of Gostlin), 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Casimir Church with Msgr.

Casimir Senderak V.G., officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Liturgical Wake Service Monday at 2:15 p.m. Mrs.

Kaszkur was a Hammond resident for the past 34 years; retired employee of Abex Corporation; member of Stanley L. Mish, age 80, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Stella; three sons, Joseph (Dolores) Mish of East Chicago, William (Linda) Mish of Rohnert Park, California and Kenneth (Patricia) Mish of Dyer; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Joseph (Stella) Mish of Hammond and Andy (Stephanie) Mish of Griffith; one sister, Catherine (the late Joe) Graboske of Calumet City, Illinois. Preceded in death by son, Stanley 'Stash' Mish. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 9:30 a.m.

at the Prusiecki Funeral Home, 3831 Main East Chicago and 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. John Cantius Church with Rev. Val Janeczek officiating. Interment will take place at RidgelawnMount Mercy Cemetery, Gary.

Visitation is Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mish was a resident of East Chicago for the past 70 years and the former owner of Euclid Tap; a veteran of World War II; member of American Legion Post Teamsters Union Local and St. John Cantius Church. Denise J. Mantel Denise J.

Mantel, age 16, of Cedar Lake, passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991. She is survived parents, Dennis and Jane Mantel of Cedar Lake; brother, David, and sister, Jil; grandparents, Joseph and Helen Mantel of Cedar Lake, George and Eva Mae Bibich of Schererville; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake with Msgr. William Martin officiating.

Burial will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Friends may call at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Gardens, 1920 Hart Dyer on Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Denise was a junior at Hanover Central High School; a member of the Junior National Honor Society; the varsity girls volleyball team; the track team Thesbians; she was named Sophomore' and I was vice presiStudent Council; she was active in 4-H and various other activities. She was an eight grade graduate of St.

John the Evangelist School; and member of Holy Name Church. Memorials may be given to a Scholarship Fund to be set up in Denise's name. Dorothy E. Military Rose (Faron) Podgorny Dorothy E. Military, age 77, of Hessville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991 at Munster Community Hospital.

She is survived by two sons, Joe (Charlotte) Military and Sam (Mary) Military, both of Munster; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Dorothy Hessville, (Richard) Mrs. (Larry) Scartozzi Dolores Smith, and both (Harold) Mrs. of Curry of Schererville; sister, Mrs. Henrietta Marshall of Oak Lawn, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Sam in 1985. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, Hessville Chapel, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church with Rev.

Richard Orlinski celebrating the Mass. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery in Hammond. Friends are invited to call at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, 7051 Kennedy Hessville on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayer service Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Military had been a resident of Hammond for the past 46 years; and a member, of St. Catherine of Siena Church. Rose (Faron) Podgorny, age 76, late of Hegewisch passed away Thursday, September 12, 1991 at St. Francis Hospital.

She is survived by three sons, Michael (Linda) Faron, James (Alice) Faron and Frank Faron; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Krista. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Services will be held Monday, September 16, 9:00 a.m. from the Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 Baltimore Hegewisch, Mass 9:30 a.m. at St.

Florian Church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Podgorny was a member of the Rosary Ladies (prayers Sunday at 3:00 p.m.); D.O.I.

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