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FRIDAY. JUNE 28. 2002 OBITUARIES The Times Cemetery Lots Luella Pearson (nee Schutt) Grace V. Southers (nee Redford) East Chicago, IN Grace V. Southers, 74, of East Chicago passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at home.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Richard) Sfura of Munster arid Lynda (Froylan Ramirez of Las three grandchildren, Richard A. Sfura of Indianapolis, Anthony (Liza) Simpson of LaPorte, TX and Stephanie A. Sfura of Munster; four great grandchildren, Kyle, Jennifer, Nikki and Tony; one sister, Catherine Hayes of Washington numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002, 10 A.M. from the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis East Chicago, IN, with Pastor Linda Skaggs officiating.

Visitation at the Fife Funeral Home will be, 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Grace was a resident of East Chicago for the past 43 years. Michael G. Watkins Gary In Loving Memory Of Mary Helen With row On Her 1st Anniversary in Heaven June 29, 1924 June 28, 2001 God looked around His garden and saw an empty space.

He then looked upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and whispered, "come to rest." His garden must be beautiful, He only picks the best. He knew you were suffering He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your eyes and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Our hearts are always with you, A million times we've cried And if love could have saved you, You never would have died. Love Always, Husband, Fran; Children: Frances, Jack Matt In Loving Memory Of Mike Nash On his 50th Birthday 6281952 1091999 Dear Friend and Son We love you and miss you. Your memories we treasure. Love you always, forgetting you never. Keeping you in our prayers and hearts forever.

Happy Birthday Love Ya, Mom, Angie and Family Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam To place a Card of Thanks, call (219) 933-3222. Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam To place a Card of Thanks, call (219) 933-3222. 3Y Mill OBITUARIES Continued from E6 Pearl Levendusky Hammond Pearl Levendusky, age 85, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at The Communithy Hospital, Munster, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Levendusky on May 9, 1980. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 10:00 A.M.

from LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Hammond, IN, with Rev. Michael Pennanen officiating. Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Visitation Saturday morning from 9:30 A.M. until time of In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Army, 8225 Columbia Munster, IN, 46321.

Mrs. Levendusky was a lifetime resident of this area. Info: 219-845-3600. John T. Lindsey California Merrillville John T.

Lindsey, age 29, of San -Francisco, CA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2002. by mother, Linda Heath of Merrillville; -father, Charles (Rena) Lindsey lof Clarksville, IN; two brothers, Uason (Kim) Lindsey of CA and -Joshua Lindsey of Merrillville; sister, Geraldine Gibson of Merrillville; grandmother, Margaret Howard of Union Town, KY; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Lindsey was a waiter at the Olive Garden Restaurant and was a Grateful Dead Fan. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway Merrillville, IN, on Saturday, 29, 2002 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 P.M.

Funeral Services will held at 2:00 P.M. from the pruzin Brothers Chapel. Services will conclude at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Memorials are preferred to the family. Rennie L.

Moseley Sr. DeMotteHammond Rennie L. Moseley age 57, of DeMotte, formerly of Hammond, passed away at Margaret Mercy Hospital, IN on June 26, 2002. Rennie was an employee of I.N.D.O.T. of the Indiana Tollway.

1 Rennie was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Wendelin and grandson Caitlin Scott and his parents, Hilda and Ike Moseley. of New Braunfels, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Linda Moseley of DeMotte. Rennie will be missed dearly by his loving sons, Rennie (Donna) Moseley of Titusville, Florida and Steve R. Moseley of Griffith; Grandchildren: Ashley, Brandon, Deron, Valentina, Brittan and, Brianna of Titusville, Florida and Derek, Alec and Patrick of Hammond.

Also cousins, Arlene (Joe) Cantu and Jo Ann (Larry) Gunn of Texas. Funeral services Saturday, June 29, 2002, 12:30 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home (corner 101st and Broadway), MerrillvilleCrown Point Chapel with Rev. Gerald T. Walworth officiating.

Interment, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call at the Burns Funeral Home on Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. CALUMET PARK 4 lots, flat marker only, Deed transfer included, $1700 (219) 689-5008 CHAPEL LAWN CEMETERY 2 crypts Veteran's Section (219) 662-4121 CHAPEL LAWN CEMETERY 2 Plots, Worth $1890. Asking $1200.

(219) 365-3576 CHAPEL LAWN Memorial Gardens, 2 unselected double depth long crypts, Best Offer (815) 954-5509 CHAPEL LAWN: Garden of Freedom; 2 lots, $1890 total value, asking $1250. (219) 322-0119. GRACELAND CEMETERY Double-Depth Plot, Valued at $3800, Will Sell for (219) 462-9821 GRACELAND Cemetery, 2 double depth lawn crypts in Garden Of Prayer. $3800Both (219) 767-2306 In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of George J. Troksa 2-3-15 6-28-01 On Your 1st Anniversary in Heaven Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

Your suffering is over We know you had your share We're happy you're in Heaven, Under God's eternal care. Your values and your lessons Still stand strong in our lives You were the best of the best And our memories will never die. Until we meet again Loving you always, Wife, Rose Children, Eugene (Anne), Rosemary (Mario), Dorothy (John), George (Kathy) and Cynthia (Allan) Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren In Loving Memory Of Juliana Chavarria On Her 72nd Birthday You are always in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. "Happy Birthday" Love Always, Your Husband Carlos, Children, Grandchildren 1 East Side Luella Pearson (nee Schutt), late of the East Side. Beloved wife of the late Delphus W.

Pearson, Sr. Dear mother of Leslie (Darlene) Pearson, Joy (Edward) Pritchard, Carol (Paul) Bocian, Wayne (Nancy) Pearson and the late Delphus (Mary) Pearson, Jr. Fond grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 17. Member of St. Petri United Church of Christ, St.

Petri Ladies Aide, Luxembourge Ladies and Rebecca Lodge. To lie state Saturday at St. Petri Church, 103rd and Avenue from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Service at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Visitation Friday at Claude E. Griesel Mortuary, 10240 S. Ewing, Chicago from 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. 773-768-0632 Irene J. Planer Lansing, IL Irene J.

Planer, age 84, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 27 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Knight of Calumet City, IL; brother, Loren (Cathy) Planer of Lynwood, IL; grandchildren: Sherrie (Todd) Bergfors, Deborah (William) Anderson, Kimberly (Gary) Robertson, David (Sue) Planer and Jeffrey Planer; and greatgrandchildren, Kyle, Ashley, Lindsay, Emily and Haley. Preceded in death by husband, Albert and grandson, Michael Planer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from St.

John Lutheran Church, Wentworth Randolph Lansing, Illinois, with Rev. Duane Fluechtling officiating. Interment, Oak Glen Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Friends may call at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois, on Friday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mrs.

Planer was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was formerly employed at the Ben Franklin Store in Lansing for 25 years. Donations in memory of Mrs. Planer to St. John Lutheran Church, Lansing, would be appreciated.

Ellen M. Ritz Valparaiso Ellen M. Ritz, age 87, a resident of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the Lifecare Center. She was born in Valparaiso, November 17, 1914, daughter of the late Andrew and Hanora (Fitzgerald) Gast and was a lifelong resident. She was a home-maker and a graduate of Wheeler High School in 1932.

Survived by son, Lauren (Arlene) Ritz of DeMotte, IN; six grandchildren and 1 1 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Katherine Christy of Valparaiso. Preceded in death by husband, Robert W. Ritz, son, Robert E. Ritz, one sister, Frances Shearer and three brothers, Edward, Gerald and Thomas Gast. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2002, 10:00 a.m.

at Dykes Funeral Home Chapel, 2305 N. Campbell Valparaiso, IN, with Pastor James Clark officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials to the VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. INFO: Walter J.

Rybarski St. John Walter J. Rybarsld, age 78, of St. John, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Margaret, three sisters, Estelle Demory of Schererville, Rose Specht of Schererville and Sophie Simmons of Highland, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 9:00 am from the Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, 7607 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville (Rl 30 east of dine Avenue) with 9:30 am Mass of Christian burial at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church of St. John, IN with Rev. James Wozniak officiating. At rest, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville.

Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Wake Prayer Service at 5:00 pjn. Walter was a member of the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Foresters, a former school bus driver for many years. Also an area fanner, member of the Lake County Bee Keepers Assoc and a volunteer member of the Lake Hills Fire Department.

Rudolph Anthony Skertich Illinois Rudolph A Skertich, age 84. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Delberta). Devoted father of Gerald (JoAnn) and Kenneth (Patricia) Loving, grandfather of six and great grandfather of four, dear brother of Rose Ricchiardi, Nicholas, Louis and the late Ivan, Peter, Joseph, and John. Fond uncle of many. Loyal caretaker of Muffin and friend of many.

U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Retired 30 year employee of Illinois Central Railroad. Visitation Friday 3 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W.

103rd Oak Lawn. Funeral Mass at Old St. Patrick's Church, Saturday 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to PAWS 8301 W. 191st St.

Tinley Park, IL 60477 would be appreciated. Info 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242. Alice Smits South Holland, IL Alice Smits, age 91, of So. HoDand, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Alice is survived by her daughters, Delores (Simon) Koopmans of So.

Holland, Diane (Donald) Utterback of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Marilyn "Mari" (Len) DeYoung of Crown Point IN; two sons: Gerrit "Smitty" (June) Smits of So. Holland and Allen (Sharon) Smits of Pomona, CA; 18 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman H. Smits in 1986 and by three granchildren, Dawn Utterback, Steven and Scott DeYoung. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2002 at 3:00 EM.

at the 1st Christian Reformed Church of So. Holland, 16248 So. Park with Rev. Richard Blauw officiating. Interment, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, EL Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27th from 2:00 till 9:00 EM.

at the Smits-De Young-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd (Rt 6159th So. Holland Alice Smits was a member of the 1st Christian Reformed Church of So. Holland. Memorials to Elim Christian Services, 13020 So.

Central, Palos Hts, EL 60463 or The Bible League, 16801 Van Dam Rd, So. Holland, EL 60473. Info at 708-333-7000. Let Michael G. Watkins, age 16, of Gary passed away Sunday, June 23, 2002 at Lafayette Home Hospital in Lafayette, IN.

Survived by mother, Debra Dicks of Gary; father, Richard (Charlane) Watkins, Jr. of Pontiac, MI; step-father, Elvis R. Dicks of Gary, three brothers, Matthew Dicks of Gary, Corey and Jonathan Watkins both of Pontiac, MI; maternal grandparents, Wallace and Mamie Magee Sr. of Gary, paternal grandparents, Richard and Juliette Watkins both of Pontiac, MI; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29 2002 at 11 AM at Christ Temple Church, 4201 Washington Street, Gary.

Aposde Rudolph Gray, Pastor of Reigning Grace Ministries officiating. Interment, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may call Saturday, June 29 at Christ Temple Church from 9 to 11 AM prior to the funeral service. Michael was a student at West Side High School and employed at The Spot in Gary. Michael was a member of Reigning Grace Ministries.

Hinton-Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Terry Allen Weerts Crown Point Terry Allen Weerts, age 48, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2002 at his residence. Director of Development for years at Whiteco Industries. Member of International Association Amusement Park Attractions. Member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and a 1975 graduate of Purdue University, BA Restaurant and Hotel Management.

Survived by son, Maxwell James Weerts, daughter, Jessica Anne Weerts sisters, Wendy Kestner and Judy Weerts-Hall, parents: C. C. Harris and Shirley Weerts of Columbus, IN. Funeral services 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 1, 2002 at St.

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