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A12 Thursd June 8, 2017 The Times 00 1 MARYCLAIRE DALE AND MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. The woman who accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and violating her more than a decade ago stood by her story at his sex-crimes trial Wednesday, withstanding hours of often tedious cross-examination that produce the stumbles the TV star might have hoped for. Calm and composed, Andrea Constand brushed off suggestions she and Cosby had a romantic relationship before the 2004 encounter at his suburban Philadelphia home. And she explained away the numerous phone calls she made to him afterward by saying she was merely returning messages about the basketball squad at Temple University, where he was a powerful member of the board of trustees and she was director of team operations.

Constand, 44, left the witness stand after some seven hours of testimony over two days, during which she told the jury that Cosby gave her three blue pills and then penetrated her with his fingers as she lay paralyzed on a couch, unable to tell him to stop. Her long-awaited showdown with the 79-year- old lawyers became bogged down Wednesday in an examination of her phone records and police statements, and the defense budge her off her account of molestation and broken trust. During one exchange, Cosby lawyer Angela Agrusa suggested that Constand once enjoyed a romantic dinner at home before the alleged assault. were sitting by the fire. The room was dark.

There was a nice mood Agrusa began, paraphrasing 2005 statement to police. know what that Constand said. lights were dim and the fire was the lawyer continued. really remember how dim the lights were, but I did have to eat my Constand said. Agrusa contended that the advances Cosby made on Constand on two occasions touching her thigh one time, and attempting to unbutton her pants and pull down her zipper another signaled his romantic interest.

Constand said she told Cosby she was not interested. you knew you were alone at his home that Mr. Cosby was interested in you Agrusa asked. he never said a word to Constand said. Cosby is charged with aggravated indecent assault.

The comedian once dubbed Dad could get 10 years in prison if convicted. Constand testified that she was going to confront Cosby about the assault during an event he was hosting at his home for high school students. At the same time, Constand said, she was bringing Cosby a gift from a mutual acquaintance. Agrusa seized on the seeming contradiction: were going to confront the man you say ass aulted you and bringing him bath Standing at a podium, the lawyer painstakingly reviewed phone records and police statements, hoping to sho she changed her mind about the date of the alleged assault and gave authorities an incomplete picture of her friendship with the TV star. accuser stands by story under cross- examination Share memories.

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SODO (nee EILTS) CROWN POINT, IN Lorene "Lori" E. Sodo (nee Eilts), age 62, of Crown Point, passed away June 6, 2017. She was a wife, mother, sister, and a grandmother. She was a beautician in her early life, and then later became a working for the family business. Lori had a passion for cooking, dining out, and loved to travel throughout the world.

She had the most infectious laugh that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Lori was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Lois Eilts; sister, Diane Eilts; brother, Kevin Eilts. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Bill; son, Bret Sodo; daughter, Kara Sodo; grandson, Gavin Sodo; brother, Richard Eilts; and sisters: Michele (Tracy) Ferrell and Jennifer (John) Rush. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on July 4, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at her home.

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TOPOR EAST CHICAGO, IN Ted Topor, age 87, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by his wife Geraldine (nee Tresnowski) of 54 years, sister Theresa, and parents Peter and Mary. He is survived by his four children: Terrence, Lawrence, Scott (Debbie), and Michael (Melissa); brothers Thomas (Carol) and Carl (Julie); grandchildren: Melissa (Brad), Sydney, Shannon, Christie, and Andrew; great grandchildren: Tony, Ava, and Gracie. Funeral services will begin with prayers at the Fagen- Miller Funeral Home 2828 Highway Ave in Highland on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow at Our Lady of Grace Church.

Burial St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond. Friends may meet with the family on Friday at the funeral home from p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. Ted was a 1949 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, IN where he was a standout football player.

He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1952 where he continued his football career playing on the 1951 Rose Bowl Champion Team and earning the team MVP Award in 1952. He was drafted in the Army and served his country honorably during the Korean War. He played professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1955. He was an active member of the Local 150 for over 40 years working as a heavy equipment operator. He coached a local semi-pro football team, The Calumet Steelers.

Ted was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Church. Ted loved his church, family, and Polish heritage. He will be forever missed by all who knew him well. www.fagenmiller.com 1200 cemet ry lots DELORES R. "DODIE" ROSINKO LOWELL, IN Delores R.

"Dodie" Rosinko, age 77, late of Lowell formerly of St. John, passed away June 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Larry for 56 years. Loving mother of Larry (Amy) Rosinko Beth (Bart) Miller, Louie (Loretta) Rosinko, Joyce (Rich) Watford, Sharon (Kevin) Parks, Tom Rosinko, and Jenny Rosinko Luce. Cherished grandmother of Melanie, Larry, Hunter, Heidi, Megan, Zachary, Isabella, Emma Grace, Richie, Josh, Ben, Jacob, Danny, and Donovan.

Dearest great grandmother of Charlie and Louie. Dear sister of Monica Fath, the late James, late Darlene, and the late Gregory. Sister-in-law of Carol (Matt) Sobut. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late George and the late Louise Weis.

Delores was devoted parishioner of St. Edward's Church in Lowell. She was an avid gardener and loved to cook for her family and friends. Dodie was a dear friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Visitation Wednesday p.m.

Funeral Services Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN block west of US Ave. at 97th Ln) St. John to St.

John the Evangelist Church Day Chapel (Corner of 93rd and 41). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment private. For more information: 219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com AVERY ELIZABETH NIXON WESTVILLE, IN Avery Elizabeth Nixon, age 2 of Westville, IN passed away on June 5, 2017. She was born on February 16, 2015 in Valparaiso, IN to Joshua and Deidre (Millard) Nixon.

She is survived by her parents; brothers, Joshua Nixon II and Chase Nixon; maternal grandparents, Lisa and Carol Dennis and James and Ginny Millard; paternal grandparents, Melinda and Michael Green and Richard Nixon; maternal great grandparents, Florence Driskell and Shirley Millard; paternal great grandparents, Norma and Jerry Skorupa-Todd and Sara Carver; maternal great great grandmother, Lena Desmond; aunts and uncles, Olivia and Chris Walker, Nicole and Nick Meinert, Ashley Dennis, James Millard, Cassandra Fletcher and Jamie Millard; cousins, Natalee and Makenzie Meinert; several great aunts and uncles, many cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfathers, James Millard, Preston Driskell and Harold Horn; paternal great grandfathers, Lee Quick, Curtis Nixon and Charles Skorupa. Avery, adored by her brothers, was her momma's "Baby Girl" and her daddy's "Little Princess." She loved to swing and play outside, her dogs Dallas and Callie, and playing with and watching Minnie Mouse. A sassy and fearless little girl, Avery's laugh was contagious; bringing joy and laughter to everyone she met. Even at just two, she was very loving and showed great compassion.

A Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Edmonds Evans Funeral Home 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304 with Pastor Rick Henderson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.ee-fh.com. IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED SON KYLE N. ARNOLD On His 7th Anniversary In Heaven To lose someone so special Is truly hard to bear It hardly seems believable That you're no longer there You left us far too early Before your time it seems And now you'll never have The chance to fill all your dreams However hard it is though We'll take comfort in the thought Of all the memories we have And the happiness you brought You lived life to the fullest But ours won't be the same Until the day when we can see Your beautiful face again We Love and Miss You So Much! Mom and Dad Mass offered at 7am St. Michael Schererville IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED WIFE, MARILYN LEE APPEL March 15, 1943-June 8, 2013 I can't believe you have been gone four years. You were the center of my world, the center of my life.

I miss you so much. The pain is so great I still hurt so much. Our house is so empty without you Love, Your Husband, Donald COL. EARL RAY TATUM FORMERLY OF CALUMET IL Col. Earl Ray Tatum, 81, formerly of Calumet City, IL and Chatham, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Satturday, April 8, 2017 at his home in Palm Coast, FL.

Earl was born in Jewett, TX on June 11, 1935 to Rosalind and Aubrey Nanny. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 followed by interment services with military honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Earl started his military path early by graduating from Lyman Military Academy in Camp Hill, AL in 1953, then enlisted in the Army from 1953-1959.

Earl then joined the Illinois Army National Guard as an operations sergeant. In 1961 Earl attended Artillery Officer Candidate School in Fort Sill, OK where he was commissioned a second lieutenant and assigned as platoon leader then later as "X.O." of several Nike units. In 1968 Earl assumed command of a Nike Hercules Battery until 1974 when it phased out. During 1972 he was selected as one of four officers in NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) category called Outstanding Company Grade Officer. During the time Earl was the Battery Commander his unit was chosen as first runner-up for the best unit in the Army Air Defense Command.

From 1982-1985 he served as the state recruiting and retention officer where the strength of the Illinois Army National Guard rose from 82 to 99 percent. Earl retired in June 1990 as Chief of Staff. Earl received many awards and accommodations during his career. He is a lifetime member of the American Legion in Calumet City, Military Officers Association, and The Retired Officers Association. Earl was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Leona (Jurecki) Tatum of Palm Coast, FL, his caring children: Jeff Tatum (companion Sheila) of Jerome, Cindy (Craig) Straub of Leland Grove, Mary Beth (Tom) Anderson of New Rochelle, NY and Tom (Shannon) Tatum of Port Orange, FL; his loving grandchildren Wade Tatum, Tommy and Ethan Anderson, Ashley (Riley) Boyette, Caitlyn and Riley Tatum, as well as his sister Alice Pauline "Polly" Price of Arlington, TX. Preceding him in death is his infant daughter Elizabeth, parents Rosalind and Aubrey, and two brothers Glen and Jesse Nanny. For information (708) 862-4480 or visit castlehillfuneralhome.com for online guestbook. DOROTHY SUNDLAND (nee WIGSMOEN) We sorrowfully announce the falling asleep in the Lord of the Servant of God, Dorothy (Pani Matka) (Myros) Sundland. She was promoted to glory on June 6, 2017.

Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with her husband of 43 years, Archpriest Raymond; their children, Walter (Rose Marie) Myros, Barbara (Heliodoro) Galvan, Mark (Judy) Myros and Raymond (Jamie) Sundland; grandchildren, Lynn (Keith), Christine (Aaron), Steven (Kristen); Jessica, Teresa (Patrick), Maria (Jim); Baylee; 13 great grandchildren, Dillon, Ryan, Brendan, Matthew, Olivia, Blake, Ava, Harlow, Lucas; Adysson, Colton, Ella, and Jack; also survived by her brother, Clarence Wigsmoen. Dorothy is preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Myros (reposed in 1964); siblings, Charlotte, Barry, Doris Spoor, Sanford, Ralph, Richard, and Milton Wigsmoen. Pani Matka Dorothy will Lie in State Directly at St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 7047 Columbia Hammond, IN on Thursday June 8, 2017 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. A Para- stas will be celebrated on Thursday at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be celebrated on Friday, June 9, 2017, starting with a final viewing from 12:00 until 1:00 PM at Church and services by His Eminence Metropolitan Antony. Immediately following will be interment at Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Solan Pruzin Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. 219.931.5762 Dorothy was employed at Allis Chalmers in Harvey for 10 years (1965-1974), Emerson Supply in Hillside (1974-1978), and UPS in Edison, NJ for 15 years (1984-1999). She will be greatly missed by her many family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Hammond, Indiana, Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in South Plainfield, NJ or to The Dorothy Sundland Memorial Fund will be appreciated solanpruzinfuneral home.com LILLIAN A. MAROVICH GARY, IN Lillian A. Marovich, age 92, a life-long resident of Gary, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She is survived by two sons: Frank and David Marovich; daughter, Marsia Marovich.

Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Marovich; parents, Steve and Stella Lewandowski; five brothers: Frank, Casimir, Chester, Joseph, and Walter Lewandowski. Lillian was a member of Holy Angels Cathedral. She was a member of PWA Group 366 and PNA Lodge 1640. Lillian was a graduate of Tolleston High School, Class of 1944. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 6360 Broadway, Merrillville on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017 DIRECTLY from Holy Angels Cathedral, 640 Tyler Gary with Rev. Kevin McCarthy officiating. At rest Calvary Cemetery, Portage. To express online condolences and view online obituary please visit pruzinfuneralservice.com MARY ANN REBA HAMMOND, IN Mary Ann Reba, age 87, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

A teaching assistant at Montessori Childrens' Schoolhouse in Hammond for many years, her legacy lives on through her students. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be remembered for her kind heart and quick wit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Reba and her loving son, David Reba. She is survived by three of her children: Nancy Reba Griner, Albert (Sonya) Reba, and Dennis Reba; as well as her four grandchildren: Christopher, Alison, Vivian, and Justin Reba. Visitation with the family will take place on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home 8415 Calumet Munster, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday June 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 7113 Columbia Ave.

Hammond, IN with a half hour visitation at the church prior to the Mass. Internment will be held at Memory Lane in Schererville, IN. Please visit www.burnskish.com 0150 in Memoriam PAGEA12 Thursday, OBITUARIES THE TIMES.