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PAGE A6 Thursday, June 23, 2016 OBITUARIES THE TIMES LINDA K. FRY (neeDODSON) HAROLD E. BANKS MERRILLVILLE, IN DWAIN THOMAS COOK, JR. WMI ANGELINA "ROSE" FRESSO MUNSTER, IN f-' lv 1 ft Angelina "Rose" Fresso (Marcello) of Munster, IN, born January 24, 1930 to Alfred and Susie Marcello. Loving wife of 61 years to late (Angelo) Fresso.

ing Mother to five children: Frank McCarthy, Michael Fresso, Roseann (late James) Franks, Anthony (Dawn) Fresso, and James Fresso. Admired by eight grandchildren: Denise (Bob) Maupin, Matthew Lalich, Angelina (Matthew) Tancos, Zachary (Katie) Franks, Michael Fresso, Tyler Fresso, Lisa Fresso, and Annie Fresso. Especially loved by eight great- grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren, and filled the hearts of many special nieces and nephews with love. Survived by brother, Sam (Amelia) Sarcinelli; sisters: Darlene Parrilli, Jane (Tony) Garroppolo, Yolanda Galeckas, and sister-in-law, Arm Marcello. Preceded in death by brother, Fred Marcello; sister, Libby Carroll.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

at Faith Church, 8910 Grace Highland, IN with Pastor Jason DeVries officiating. Interment will be at Memory Lane Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. www. kishfuneralhome Linda K. Fry (nee Dodson), beloved life partner, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and owner of four (and three) legged beasts; teacher and singer and laugher and planter of more than 400 kinds of hostas; caretaker of minds and teapots and ukuleles; and one of the most generous, genuine, curious, caring people in the world, composed her final verse on June 16, 2016.

From her music -filled childhood spent annoying her brother by giving away the secrets of his magic tricks in Gary, IN to her studies at Butler, IN, and Valparaiso Universities to her decades as an award-winning English teacher at Merrillville High School, she was an eager student of life. Language and literature delighted and intrigued her, and she loved sharing books like "The Cane Mutiny" and "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" with multiple generations of students. Adored by her students, many of them kept in touch with her long after leaving her classes, even inviting her to their weddings or bringing her souvenirs from their travels. Retirement brought her more time to spend with her cherished animals, her musical instruments, her thousands of albums, her beautiful home and gardens, and of course her family and friends. She and her life partner, Colette Lewandowski, who married in 2015 after 37 years together, enjoyed traveling to Michigan for shopping, golfing, and relaxing with friends, and to Green Bay, WI, to visit her brother and sister-in-law who tried in vain to convert her to a Packer fan.

Preceding her into her Second Retirement are her first marriage partner Walter Fry, her parents, Charles Samuel and Mabel Kellogg Dodson and her brother Charles Brooks Dodson. Continuing on to celebrate her life are Colette sister's family Marchell and Bob Barkey, her sister in lawsoul mate Mary Kay Dodson, her niece Sarah Dodson-Knight (Edward Knight), her nephew Matthew Dodson, her great niece and nephew Griffin and Gwyneth Knight, her dog Rowdy, her housecat Axel, and a small herd of stray cats in the garage led by the intrepid Tripod. As with many of her passions, her enthusiasm for being an Aunt to Sarah, Matt, Griffin, and Gwyneth and sister in law to Mary Kay and Marchell was evident to all who knew her. Whether discussing past and future adventures, finding the best birthday presents ever, or leading singalongs or general shenanigans, she was an incredible aunt, sister-in-law and friend, whose phone calls would sometimes run into the hours. In memory of Linda, her family and friends including Bruce, Tracey, Karen, Theresa, Judy and Pat urge you to harmonize whenever the mood strikes you, to feed the feral cats that lurk behind (or in) your garage, and to relish that piece of cake or snifter of Crown Royal waiting for you in your kitchen.

In lieu of flowers, you can also contribute in Linda's name to her favorite charities: Humane Society of Hobart, 2054 IN-130, Hobart, IN 46342 or Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 570 450 Valparaiso, IN 46383. Just as she enjoyed a soundtrack of Mozart to Motown to The Village People on her last day with us, please join us for a spirited remembrance of her at a memorial service on Saturday, June 25 from to 1:00 p.m. at Edmonds Evans Funeral Home, 6941 Central Portage, IN. All are welcome to attend the celebration of Linny-honey Barbie Dodson Fry. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.ee-fh.com Harold E.

Banks, age 90, US Army Veteran of World War II, of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday, June 21,2016. Loving father of Shirley M. (James) Carnahan, Carol A. (Michael) Walz, and Robert E. (Karen) Banks.

Devoted brother of Thelma Miller, Martha Bravi, and Ted "Sonny" Banks; proud grandfather of five; dearest great grandfather of five; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Edna M. Banks nee Silberstorf; his parents, Ted and Edith Banks nee Soric; and his sister Leota Collins Harold was born in Liberal, Kansas. He retired from LTV Steel after many years as a traffic manager and he also worked at Dyer Auto Auction. He was a member of the Indiana Harbor Lodge No.

686 AM, a member of the American Legion East Chicago Allied Post 369, and a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Harold was always busy with his hands making all kinds of doodads. He even made a miniature model of Christ Lutheran Church. Harold was loved by many and will be missed by more. Friends are invited to celebrate Harold's life with his family on June 24, 2016 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Masonic Service by the Indiana Harbor Lodge 686 at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Hammond, IN.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM with Pastor James T. Swanson officiating at Christ Lutheran Church, 7051 Indianapolis Hammond. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church. For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219 845-3600 or visit our web site at lahaynefuneralhome HELEN J.

DE BRUIN CRETE, IL Helen J. De Bruin (nee Lanting), age 89 of Crete, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Harry and Coralee De Bruin; Oma to: Jeff (Erin) De Bruin, Jenny (Freddie) Howes, and Janet De Brain; and great Oma to Anna, Luke, and Arie De Bruin and Felicity Howes. Mrs. De Bruin was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 65 years: Harry; and her parents: William and Bessie (nee De Boer) Lanting.

Mrs. De Bruin's mother passed away when she was only 4 months old and Helen was raised by her paternal grandparents: Mr. And Mrs. Henry Lanting. Friends are invited to visit with Mrs.

De Bruin's family on Friday, June 24 from 3:00 8:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Lansing, IL. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 AM at Oakridge Cemetery in Lansing with Rev. Mark Erestriedge officiating. Mrs. De Bruin was a home-maker and longtime member of the 1st PCA Church (formerly 1st Reformed Church) in Lansing.

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