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In Remembrance James E. Kopanski
Also surviving are 4 children, Christine Kopanski and Debbie (Raymond) Tilden, both of Michigan City, IN, Donald (Toni) Kopanski of LaPorte,IN and Pam (O.J.) Bowen of Michigan City, IN; 10 grandchildren, Paul Kopanski, Josh (Amanda) Tilden, Candace (Andrew) Rankin, Amber (Grant) Phillips, Holly (Jake) Maranto, Jackolyn Woodward, Timothy Saylor, Bridget (Chuck) McCrudden, Christopher McCrudden and Amanda King; 6 great-grandchildren, Dallas and Madison Tilden, Tyler, Damion and Brayden McCrudden and Kadien Phillips; 1 brother, Richard (Gloria) Kopanski of Michigan City, IN and 2 sisters, Barbara Kreminski and Cecilia (Clinton) Wolfe, both of Michigan City, IN. Visitation
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Cremation will take place following services and burial of ashes will be held at a later date in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Bert Quinn, Jr. Bert Quinn, Jr., 84, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10:40 p.m. in The Arbors of Michigan City. He was born May 8, 1925 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Bert, Sr. and Bertha (Ziesmer) Quinn. On November 22, 1947 in Michigan City, IN, he married Lois M. Seimetz, who survives in Michigan City. Visitation
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To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Doris P. Seifert Doris P. Seifert, 85, of West Bend, Wisconsin and formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:10 a.m. in Fountainview Terrace Golden Living Centers, Laporte.
Surviving are 2 sons, Duane (Beth) Seifert of LaPorte, IN and Craig (Linda) Seifert of West Bend, WI; 1 daughter, Susan Crabill of Apopka, FL; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1sister, Carol Jean (Rob) Rhinehart of Monticello, IN. Doris was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, making custom draperies and listening to classical music. Memorial Contributions may be made to the United Parkinson Foundation, 833 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60607. There will be no visitation. Cremation will take place and a private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Clement Jarka Clement R. Jarka, 85, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 3:30pm in his home.
Also surviving are Daughters, Sue (William Smith) Clemons of St. Joseph, MI, Connie Gorski of Michigan City, IN; Step-daughter, Kimberly (John) Putchaven of Laporte, IN; Step-Son, James Jones of Michigan City, IN; 9 Grandchildren, Becky Rydzinski & Julie Copeland both of St. Joseph, MI, Chris Hollingshead & Kip Hollingshead both Michigan City, Kelly Hollingshead of Bloomington, IN, Lacey Gorski, Summer Gorski, & Andrea Mizer, all of Michigan City, IN, Brittney Putchaven of Laporte, IN; 14 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Jerome "Lefty" Jarka of Michigan City, IN; Sister, Shirley Frankin of Eulless, TX and many nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by Brother, Frank "Ed" Jarka. He was a member of the St. Joseph Young Men's Society and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elks Lodge #432, Moose Family Center 980, and the American Legion Skwiat Post 451. He retired after 35 years with NIPSCO as a gas serviceman. Contributions may be made to Michiana Humane Society, P. O. Box 8651, Michigan City, IN 46360. Visitation
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To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Ruth Elizabeth "Ruthie" Welch Ruth Elizabeth "Ruthie" Welch, 87, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in St. Anthony Memorial. She was born February 12, 1922 in Three Oaks, Michigan to the late John and Claudia (Habel) Glossinger. She married D. Bill Welch in 1940 in Michigan City, IN, he preceded her in death in January, 1984. Surviving are 1 son, Robert Welch of LaPorte, IN; 1 daughter, Darlene Henry of Chesterton, IN; 3 grand-daughters, Dana Jo, Jennifer and Racquel, all of Lakeland,FL; 1 grandson, Raven of Michigan City, IN, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, James Welch, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Ruthie worked for Michigan City Paper Box for 20 years until her retirement in 1989. Member of Women of the Moose 980 and the Moose Bowling Team. She loved to bowl and was an avid NASCAR fan. Visitation
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Eleanor H. Rist, 94, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in her home. She was born April 11, 1915 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Frank and Helen (Kaczmarek) Keen. On November 21, 1936 in Michigan City, IN she married William A. Rist who preceded her in death on January 15, 2005. Surviving are 3 daughters, Kathleen (Jack) Klingenmeier of LaPorte, IN, Susan Novak of Hammond, LA, and Ellen (Jim) Wiskeman of Michigan City, IN; a son, William (Marilyn) Rist of Rolling Prairie, IN; a sister, Marge Tadras of Michigan City, IN; 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Kenneth, Norman and Raymond Keen. She was a member of Queen of All Saint's Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality of Queen of All Saint's Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking. Contributions may be made to Queen of all Saint's Catholic Church, 606 So. Visitation
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Cuba Jewel Kroening, 88, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. in St. Anthony Memorial. She was born July 25, 1920 in Kankakee Township, Indiana to the late Seldon and Carrie (Sullivan) Bull. On November 11, 1950 in LaPorte, Indiana she married Charles Kroening who preceded her in death on November 7, 2003. Surviving are friends, Rev. Silas and Elsie Christian of Dade City, FL, and Sue and Bob Gust of Michigan City, IN; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Charlene Kroening; a sister, 3 brothers, and a nephew. She loved to play the piano and casio keyboard. There will be no visitation. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan Graveside Services
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To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Roberta Sobecki Roberta J. Sobecki, 54, Westville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 11:25 pm in St. Anthony Memorial , Michigan City. She was born January 12, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana to Stanley & Joanne (Cook) Sobecki, who both survive Westville, IN; Twin-Brother, Robert (Linda) Sobecki, and a sister, Rebecca (Tom) Granacki both of Michigan City; Nephews, James Sobecki of Schererville, IN, Thomas & Jonathan Granacki both of Michigan City; Niece, Amy (Olie) Hammound of Laporte; She was preceded in death by Niece, Angela Granacki Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Otis, Indiana Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 1225 E. Coolspring Avenue, Suite 1-E, Michigan City, IN 46360. Private family services will take place. Arrangements entrusted to the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Edward Losiniecki Edward L. Losiniecki, 59, 1582 Ash St., The Pines, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. in his home. He was born May 25, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana to Edward J. and Mary Surviving are his mother, Mary I. Losiniecki, Michigan City, IN; 3 sisters, Kathleen (Sidney) Barone, of Columbia, IL, Bernadette (James) Krueger of Michigan City, IN, and Lou Ann (Andrew) Johnson of Chesterton, IN; a brother, Richard (Kathy) Losiniecki of Brandon, FL; brother-in-law, Thomas (Karen) Tarpley, Harbert, MI; special friends, Meggan Horn, and Nick Struyf, both of LaPorte, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Losiniecki; and a sister, Carol Tarpley. He was a loving son and brother. There will be no visitation. Cremation took place. Mass of Christian Burial
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Frances J. Skwiat, age 95, Bloomington, California, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at 1:07 am in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA. She was born February 22, 1914 in Michigan City, Indiana to Walter & Emily (Wolowitz) Szczepanowski. On June 22, 1946 in Michigan City she married James Lyons, who preceded her September 19, 1952. On October 29, 1960 in Michigan City she married Walter J. "Toby" Skwiat, who preceded her on October 23, 1978. Surviving are Daughter, Francine (Alden) Ana, Bloomington, CA, Step-daughter, Dorothy (Donald) Schelle of Michigan City, IN; 5 Grandsons, Robert Janish, James Ana, Timothy (Jeanne) Ana all of Bloomington, CA, Robert Schelle of Michigan City, IN, Mark (Jacy) Schelle of China; Granddaughter, Amanda (Jason) Vaughn of Bloomington, CA; 5 Great-Grandchildren, Twins, Alexis & Madison Vaughn, Taylor Jo Ana all of Bloomington, CA, Linda Schelle, and Brian Schelle both of China; Many Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by Son, Lawrence Lyons, sister, Helen Oniewski and a brother, Adam Stevens. She was a former member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, St. Stanislaus Church Rosary Sodality, Young at Heart, Catholic Women's Study Club, Michigan City Senior Center, and Polish Business & Professional Women's Club & World War II War Mother's Unit 157. She was employed by various firms in Michigan City as a bookkeeper and in various clerical capacities. Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Renaissance Campaign, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360 or to the Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371. There will be no visitation hours, arrangements entrusted to the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City. Mass of Christian Burial
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Beulah L. Tomaszewski, 87, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. in St. Anthony Memorial. She was born December 6, 1921 in Burlington, Vermont to the late Martin and Julia (LaRock) Duchane. On January 12, 1946 in Schenectady, NY, she married Aloysius J. Tomaszewski who preceded her in death on November 18, 1981. Visitation
There will be no services. Cremation will take place and burial of ashes will be held at a later date in St. Stanislaus Cemetery with full military honors provided by the American Legion Skwiat Post #451 and VFW Post #2536. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Arthur Quinn Arthur L. Quinn, 88, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 5:00 pm in St. Anthony Memorial, Michigan City. He was born December 13, 1920 in Alexandria Indiana. On July 13, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio he married Margaret Marie Ullrich, who preceded him January 26, 1994. Surviving are 2 daughters, and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church, Beverly Shores, IN. Veteran of the US Marine Corp serving during W.W.II. Contributions may be made to St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church, 433 East Golfwood Road, Beverly Shores, IN 46301. Visitation
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Czeslaw "Chester" Demko, age 93, Otis, IN passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:30pm in Porter Co. Hospital, Valparaiso, IN. He was born August 20, 1915 in Maleszewo, Poland to Jacub & Stefania (Rydzecki) Demko. In Germany on April 19, 1947 he married Maria Cieraszynski, who survives Otis, IN. Also surviving are 3 Daughters, Maria (Dallas) Seedorf of Hobart, IN, Ann (Ron) Foldenauer of Otis, IN, Helen Demko of Laporte, IN; 4 Granddaughters, Debbie (Steve) Wozniak of Laporte, IN, Patricia (Tom) Littleton of Mishawaka, IN, Dr. Tara (Aaron) Addy of Uniontown, OH, Tina (Dr. Michael) Kaiser of Richland, MI; Grandson, David (Amy) Seedorf of Pensacola, FL; 6 Great Grandchildren, 3 Nephews; 3 Brothers, John Demko, Stefan Demko, Theodore Demko; Sister-in-law, Ella Cieraszynski of Ashland, KY; He was preceded in death by Brother-in-law, Alex Cieraszynski. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Otis, IN. He served in the Polish Army, and was a prisoner of War during W.W.II for 3 years and retired from Joy Mfg in 1980 from the Maintenance Dept. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church/Otis, 101 N. Church St., Otis, IN 46391. Visitation
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Shirley M. Pagels, left this world to be with the Lord and the love of her life, her husband, Henry at the age of 81 on June 11, 2009. Shirley was born February 26, 1928 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Herman and Theresa (Amrhein)Wellnitz. She married Henry W. "Hank" Pagels who preceded her in death on September 30, 2007. Click here to view a Memorial Tribute Visitation
There will be no services. Cremation will take place and private burial of ashes will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Eliza Price 
Eliza "Betty" Price, 84, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:03 pm in St. Anthony Memorial , Michigan City. She was born May 23, 1925 in Belfast, Ireland to the late Frederick & Maude (Masson) Smyth. On May 19, 1945 in London, England she married John R. Price, who preceded her on November 16, 1996. Surviving are Son, Frederick Price of Dix, IL; Daughter, Colleen (Ron) Hagan of Michigan City; 3 Grandchildren, Grace (Sam) Gabbart of Dix, IL, Shon Price of Centralia, IL, Scenica "Boo" Wilson of Centralia, IL; 10 Great-Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews survive in England; Brother-in-law, Robert E. Price of South Bend, IN; She was preceded in death by Grandson, Eric Kowalski: Daughter-in-law, Patty Price; Sisters, Paddy Toohey, Ellen Smyth, Georgina Williams, Catherine Waddle, and a brother, Frederick Smyth. She was a member of former Grace Church, Michigan City, Order of Eastern Star, Lake Michigan Chapter #98, Women of the Moose Axillary Chapter 935, Vivians, VFW Post 2536 Ladies Auxiliary, and a volunteer with St. Anthony Guild. She also served for over 53 years with the Miss Indiana/Miss America organizations and volunteered at The Arbors at Michigan City. Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to the John Price Community Service Scholarship Program c/o Laurie Berggren, 154 N. Elmwood, Oak Park, IL 60302. Visitation
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To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Philip Dickerman Philip J. Dickerman, 75, Beverly Shores, Indiana, passed away Sunday,June 7, 2009 at 8:55 am in his home. He was born February 5, 1934 in Chicago, IL. Surviving are Wife, Carol Murphy Dickerman of Beverly Shores, Indiana. Also surviving are Children, Colin (Shayda) Dickerman of Black Oak, IN, Jeff Dickerman of Munster, IN, Justin (Cindy) Murphy of Hammond, IN, Angelique Murphy of Oak Park, IL, Lester (Colleen) Murphy of Montague, NJ, Christopher Murphy of Crown Point, IN, Colleen (Gary) Murphy-Dunning of New Haven, Conn, Bridget Murphy of Oak Park, IL, 14 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Cousins, Paul Tobin of Louisiana, & Jerome (Teresa) Tobin of Florida; He was a member of St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church, Past member of the board of directors Association of Beverly Shores, IN, founder & Immediate Past President of the Beverly Shores Environmental Restoration Group. Served for many years as President for the Town of Beverly Shores zoning appeals. He received his master's degree from the University of Notre Dame, and was a retired Physicist. In his youth he was a gifted pianist winning numerous awards and was an avid golfer belonging to the United States Golf Association, and a loyal Notre Dame Irish fan. Contributions may be made to St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church, P.O. Box 727, Beverly Shores, IN 46301. Visition
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Cremation will follow services. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Terence Boris, D.D.S. 
Dr. Terry Boris, 59, Beverly Shores, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from complications arising from pancreatic cancer. He was born June 29, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Joseph A. and Elmira (Rauen) Boris. On June 15, 1973 in Michigan City, IN he married Barbara Tellugen who survives in Beverly Shores, IN. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Britt Boris, of Beverly Shores, IN, and Kirsten (Hunter) White of Portland, OR; 2 sisters, Carol (Marvin) Pozdol of Cleveland, OH, and Bonnie Greenlaw of Michigan City, IN; and a brother, Glenn (Cyndi) Boris, of Lubbock, TX. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Boris; and a brother-in-law, John Greenlaw. Dr. Boris was a graduate of Elston High School, Purdue University, and the Indiana University School of Dentistry. After completing school, he served five years in the Army Dental Corps, leaving at the rank of Major to open his practice in Michigan City in 1980. He practiced dentistry in Michigan City for 27 years until his illness caused him to retire. Terry loved the nature that surrounded him in the Indiana Dunes and was grateful for every minute spent with his family. He felt that he had a very blessed life. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360 or to the Nature Conservancy of Indiana, 5690 Chase St., Merrillville, IN 46410 or to the Donor's Choice. Click here to view a Memorial Tribute A Time of Remembrance
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