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FIND MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE AT NWI.COM Sunday. January 24, 2010 PAGE C-5 CTM-wg jH'iwq mil i roar 1 PAULJ.TOOMEY SUN CITY, CA in Memoriam BUM1 1 1.1 JBr T3ZJ3 WW IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELODIA ALCALA -t BRET J. SMOLINSKI ST. JOHN, IN Bret J. Smolinski, age 27, of St.

John, passed away January 21, 2010. Beloved son of Carl and Barbara Smolinski; loving brother of Todd (Krista) Smolinski; devoted grandson of Mary and the late Carl Smolinski and the late Frank and late Sophie Slawkowski; and dear godson of Steve Slawkowski and Carol Kobus. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Bret was a 2001 graduate of Lake Central High School and former student of Purdue University. Visitation Monday p.m.

Funeral services Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:30 a.m. prayers from The Elmwood Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane (12 block west of U.S. 41 Wicker Ave. at 97th St.) St.

John to St. John the Evangelist Church, Day Chapel (93rd Ave. at U.S. 41Wicker Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Cemetery Private.

AGNES RESPECKE Agnes Respecke, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010, with family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1924 in Gary, IN, the daughter of David and Elizabeth Taylor. Agnes worked with the Lake-shore Association for mental health and was involved with Hobart Little League. She was a devoted Christian woman who loved her family. Agnes is survived by her loving family: son, Bob Respecke; daughter, Michelle (Dennis) Klemm and three grandsons.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Respecke; son, Gerald; daughter, Beth Ann; grandson, Joshua; brother, Alex Taylor; sister, Shirley Mae Farley and very special family friend, Lavonne Kinney. Funeral services for Agnes will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN. Burial will be held at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.

Visitation for Agnes Respecke will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 from p.m. at Rees Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at: immii.reesfiineralhnmps.fiom mm Paul J. Toomey, 92, passed away home in Sun City, CA on December 12, 2009.

Paul and Irene moved to southern California in 1980. In 1979 Paul had colon cancer surgery, which he survived all these years with his Irish sense of humor. He was raised in Cedar Lake and lived in Hammond. His family owned Toomey's Resort in Cedar Lake and Paul and Irene owned Club Toomey's, in Hessville, for 20 years (Now know as Freddy's). Paul bought and sold steel back them.

He was a corporal in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was also a member of the Notre Dame 100 Club. On this first anniversary of being in heaven you are our beautiful Mother as in life and now in eternal life we look to Jesus for our strength, hope and joy knowing you are with Father God and Jesus. With love today and tomorrow always. Loving Family, Art, Al, Sam, Brigida, Lola, Olivia, Pat, Lorenzo, Gloria and Dolores IN LOVING MEMORY OF MATTIE MAE KING WATKINS By not having a Living Will, you can leave loved ones with hard decisions no one should have to make.

Call today for your FREE Living Will Kit! NOLAE. O'CONNOR (NEE WILSON) FORMERLY OF HAMMOND Nola E. O'Connor (nee Wilson), age 89, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the St. Anthony's Home fa Crown Point. Nola was born on November 13, 1920.

Nola was preceded in death by her husband, Michael M. and son, William M. O'Connor. Nola is survived by her children: Joseph M. (Shirley) O'Connor of Hebron, IN, Patricia A.

(Charles) Decker of Flat Rock, IL, Barbara J. (Peter) McLaughlin of Hebron, IN, James L. (Lois) O'Connor of Crown Point, IN, and Mary H. (William) Hurley of Crown Point, IN; her daughter-in-law, Margie O'Connor; 17 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Nola was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Whiting, IN and was retired from Lever Brothers with 25 years of service.

The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to their extended family and wonderful staff at the St. Anthony's Home for the loving care of Nola Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME, 816 119TH St. (Corner of Rt. 41 and Calumet Ave. at 119th St.) Whiting.

Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME with Deacon Brian Nosbusch officiating. Nola will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Anthony Home, Alzheimer Unit or the Alzheimer's Assoc.

For further information regarding services, please contact 219 659-0417 or 219659-0018. GRACELAND CEMETERY news K'flrt 8 1505 E. MonhUnd Drire, Valparaiso, IN WJ 219462-3511 wwv.gTin:ekivkmetaync.am MARY V. STOREY FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, IN CASKETS ARE OUR SPECIALTY The economy may be struggling, but you shouldn't have to. We Can Help.

40 Metal Caskets Under $1,000 Preceded in death by brothers: John and Larry and sister, Grade. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene; sons: Paul, Terry (Cheryl), and Thomas; daughters: Patti Rhea, all of CA, and youngest daughter, Kathy (Jim) Koester of Crown Point; grandchildren: Kelley, Chris, Troy, Sean and Kelly and great grandchildren: Zachary, Dylan, Ryan, and Shaela. Services were held at Riverside National Cemetery in CA on January 11, 2010. Paul had a great life, loved to sing, entertain with his stories and loved his family most of all. He will be deeply missed.

AGNES P.YAROS HOBART, IN Agnes P. Yaros (nee 100 Made in the USA On your 3rd heavenly anniversary, what comes to mind when we think of you are the three wise men. You are our shining star in the East. Love Miss You, Loreen, Rhonda, James, Monique, Gena' and Darniese Visit nwi.com to view daily obituaries, area death notices and in memoriams. Free Delivery Burial Vaults Urns Monuments Engraving ELMWOOD MARTIN SIERSEMA HIGHLAND, IN Martin Siersema, age 82 of Highland, IN, passed away January 22, 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 58 12 years, Bea (Van Der Wowde) Siersema; children: Ruth (Ray) Bredfeldt, Dave (Diane) Siersema, and Mary (Barry) Warner; children: Phil (Tiffany) Bredfeldt, Kim (Jeremy) Cheezum, Sara (Bobby) Rojas, Dan (Carrie) Siersema, Laura (Phil) Mulder, Andy Siersema, Kristin, Rachel, David, Lauren, and Kelly Warner; brother, Donald (Elaine) Siersema; and two sister-in-laws: Sissy Siersema and Sarah Horvat. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Herbert and Robert. A grave site service with the family will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 8:45 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL, followed by a funeral service at Community United Reformed Church of Schererville, 8405 Alexander with Rev. Paul Ipema officiating.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kulper Funeral Home, 9039 Weinman Rd. (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.) Highland, IN. Martin was a member of Community United Reformed Church, and a retired painter. Memorials may be given to Mid-America Reformed Seminary.

Mary V. Storey, age 90 of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010. She is survived by three loving sons: James F. (Alice) Storey of Crown Point, John J. (Luella) Storey of Fallon, NV and Charles M.

(late Katie) Storey of Hot Springs, AR; two loving daughters: Mary E. (John) Adamczewski of Spring Hill, FL and Virginia M. Storey of Munster; four grandchildren: John, Jennifer, Melissa and Heidi; two great grandsons: Jake and Josh Adamczewski; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James, in 1997. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Hammond, IN. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Hammond at 10:00 a.m. Burial at St. Joseph-St.

John Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday morning from a.m. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Calumet Area. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph Soup Kitchen in Mary's loving memory.

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Wojkovich), age 87 of Hobart, formerly of Gary, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010. Aunt Agnes was one of eight children born into a loving close-knit family. She loved to tell stories about growing up in Gary with her brothers and sis ters. Her husband, Steve, was the love of her life and she held his memory close to her heart. She was loved and treasured by all her nieces and nephews.

She was so special and will be missed greatly. Agnes was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen Yaros; parents: Thomas and Veronica; and brothers and sisters: Andrew, Josephine, Helen, Thomas, Martin, Robert and Richard. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Agnes was an Office Supervisor for Prudential Insurance in Gary was respected by all who worked with her. Friends may visit with the family at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 3:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at SS Peter Paul Catholic Church, 5885 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN with Rev. Roy Beeching officiating. Agnes will lie in state at the church on Monday from a.m.

Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. luimtLhuinsfunBiaLcom. MARYM.PISOWICZ HESSVILLE, IN Mary M. Pisowicz, age 85 of Hessville, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010. She is survived by two daughters, Annmarie (Joseph) Josway of Hammond and Elaine Tanner of Mt.

Carmel, IL; one son, John (Raelyn) Pisowicz, Sr. of FL; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters: Loretta (Al) Zilai, Ann (Joseph) Rozwara and Jeanette Rompola; brothers: Edward (Rita), Robert and Stanley Kliza; son-in-law, William Sorrell; brother-in-law, Michael (late Rose) Borovsky; many nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Millie Rytel. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and daughter, Patricia Sorrell. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 DIRECTLY at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 7113 Columbia Hammond, IN.

Mrs. Pisowicz will lie in state at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. At rest Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from p.m.

at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Schererville, IN. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Polish Women's Alliance and Ladies Auxiliary Unit 369 who will hold services Sunday at 3:00 pm. at the funeral home. 0 iwtfi GUIDELINES Deadline for next-day notices (straight copy) is 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Fax deadline is always ONE HOUR prior to deadline E-mail obits and obit pictures to obitsinwitlmes.com Deadline for e-mail obit pictures is 2 p.m.

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