Susan Gail Ellison of Crown Point, IN, October 13, 1955 – February 22, 2013

Posted on February 23, 2013 by burns

Susan G. Ellison, age 57, of Crown Point, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents: Vivian and Peter Poulos and brother Teddy Poulos.

She is survived by her son Robert (Debbie) Campion of Hebron; daughters: Jenny (Scott) Kraus of Crown Point and Jamie Ellison of WA; grandchildren: Jodi and Shawn Campion, Devan, Kayla and Keagan Kraus and Michael and Eddie Jewell; boyfriend, Patrick Crowley; sisters: Sharon Varvaris and Sally (Joe) Carmona both of Chicago.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. John Starr officiating

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PATRICK “SNOOKEY” FLANAGAN of dEMOTTE, in, January 16, 1948 – February 20, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by burns

Patrick K. Flanagan, “Snookey”, age 65, of Roselawn IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Patrick was a graduate of Merrillville High School, Class of 1967. He retired from US Steel-Sheet & Tin Mill Division after 30 years of service. He was the former Assistant Fire Chief of the Lincoln Township Fire Department in Thayer, IN. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Mary Flanagan. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Esther E. Flanagan; his children, Michael Flanagan of Roselawn, Kelly (Brandie) Flanagan of Wheatfield, and Tara (Michael) Platusic of Hobart; 8 grandchildren, Dylan, Tanner, Abigail, Kelly Joe, Jr., Kaylie, Kristen, Morgan, Michael, and Kyle; 1 great-granddaughter, Raven; sisters, Sissy Partin of Demotte, Kitty (Machael) Wayte of Westville, Joanne (Ralph) Caudel of Star City, IN, & Jeanne Augustine of Lake Station; brothers, Steve (MaryAnn) Trpezanovich of Merrillville, and Dennis (Irene) Flanagan of Portage, many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Service will terminate at the funeral home. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Jessie Ann Baker of Hobart, IN, August 11, 1951 – February 20, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by burns

Jessica A. Baker (nee Rabatine) age 61 of Hobart, passed away February 20, 2013. She was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1969 and a retired employee of the School City of Hobart. Jessie enjoyed her flowers but her greatest joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her father John Rabatine. Jessie is survived by her husband Rod Baker; daughter Valerie (Dave) Hall of Indianapolis and son Matthew Baker of Hobart; 2 granddaughters Mia and Isla; mother Marcie Rabatine; twin sister Jenny Rabatine of Algonquin, IL and sister Susie Rabatine of Chicago. Friends may visit with Jessie’s family on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart from 2 p.m. to time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. Rev. Gary Nagy officiating.

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Robert S Mandon of Hobart, IN, December 30, 1955 – February 18, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by burns

Robert S. “Booboo” Mandon, age 57 of Hobart passed away February 18, 2013. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School Class of 1974. He retired from UPS in 2012 after 34 years of safe driving and was inducted into the Circle of Honor in 2003. He was an avid fisherman and Bears, Sox and IU fan. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Bob fought a valiant battle against ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for the past year. Throughout his fight his battle cry was “self pity is for punks.”

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Sophie Mandon. Bob is survived by his devoted loving wife of 30 years Jamie; 1 son Adam (Lindsay) Mandon of Hobart; 3 grandchildren Logan James, Mason Robert and Ella Sophia; 2 brothers Tom (Sally) Mandon of Carmel and James (Diane) Mandon of Hobart; sister Georgian (Donald) Hobbs of Indianapolis and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please celebrate Bob’s life with his family and friends on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 2 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, Mary Ziemkowski officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to the ALS Foundation or St. Jude Hospital would be appreciated. www.burnsfuneral.com

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James Edward Burke of Kouts, IN, November 30, 1999 – February 13, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by burns

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Dr. Ashwani Kumar of Valparaiso, IN, November 7, 1954 – February 15, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by burns

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Valparaiso YMCA, www.valpoymca.com

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Patricia L. Curley of Hobart, IN, December 20, 1933 – February 14, 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by burns

Patricia L. Curley, age 79 of Hobart, passed away February 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Curley and sister, JoAnne Deckman. Pat is survived by brother Jack Curley of Valparaiso, sister Mary Bennett of Florida and numerous nephews and nieces. Pat graduated from Holy Angels School and Horace Mann High School and retired from Commercial Credit and Bart Sikich Realty. Pat was dearly loved by many friends and her Bridge club of 60 years. Friends may visit with Pat’s family on Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart. Funeral Service Tuesday beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home and proceeding to St. Bridget Church, 568 E. 2^nd St., Hobart for a Mass of Christian Burial. Rev. Dominic Bertino officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

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Norma E. Paskash of Hobart, IN, June 24, 1929 – February 12, 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by burns

Norma E. Paskash, age 83, of Hobart, passed away February 12, 2013. She earned Bachelors and Masters degrees and was Assistant Director of Nursing at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was also a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Norma was preceded in death by her son Robert Paskash and brothers Emil Wente and Wendell Wente. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Adams of Hobart and son Steve (Marian) Paskash of DeMotte; brother Donald (Barb) Wente; sister Dorothy (Vernon) Ruskosky; and 5 grandchildren Audrey Castaneda, Eric (Kara) Castaneda, Elaine Castaneda, Jennifer Paskash and Alex Paskash. Friends may visit with Norma’s family on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to time of Funeral Service at 12.30 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1150 W. 49^th Ave., Gary, IN. Rev. Tom Engel officiating. Burns Funeral Home, Hobart in charge of arrangements.

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Bridget Hatala-Pozzo of Valparaiso, IN, April 2, 1973 – February 8, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by burns

Bridget Hatala-Pozzo, age 39 of Valparaiso, passed away on February 8, 2013. She was born in East Chicago and graduated from Merrillville High School, class of 1991. She received her BA in Accounting from Indiana University and previously worked as a CPA. Bridget was an active member of Club Wonder for special needs children.

She was preceded in death by her in-laws – Patricia and William Pozzo and unborn son, Henry Pozzo. Bridget is survived by her husband, William Pozzo and daughter, Polly Pozzo of Valparaiso; parents – Gene and Janet Hatala of Valparaiso; sisters – Lisa (Scott) Beishuizen of Valparaiso, Pam (John) Pakradooni of Redding, PA and Tracy (Dan) Tomich of Crown Point; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. Cremation following. Friends are invited to meet with Bridget’s family on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Cynthia Villarreal Hepp of Gary, IN, January 6, 1951 – February 7, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by burns

Cynthia Hepp (nee Villarreal), age 62 of Gary, passed away February 7, 2013. Cindy was an attentive and loving daughter, sister and caregiver. She was employed by St. Anthony Hospital for 30 years. Preceded in death by father, Oscar Villarreal. Cindy is survived by her mother, Elvira Villarreal of Gary; brothers – Louis (Rachel) Villarreal of East Chicago and Joseph Villarreal of Gary; half sister – Virginia (Dan) Mulvihill of Livonia, MI; aunts – Isabel Freeman of Hebron and Christina Nunez of Indianapolis; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; husband – Robert Hepp of Lowell and devoted friend, Juan Arevalo.

Funeral service Monday, February 11, 2013 at 5 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. Friends are invited to meet with Cindy’s family on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. www.burnsfuneral.com.

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Susan Gail Ellison of Crown Point, IN, October 13, 1955 – February 22, 2013

PATRICK “SNOOKEY” FLANAGAN of dEMOTTE, in, January 16, 1948 – February 20, 2013

Jessie Ann Baker of Hobart, IN, August 11, 1951 – February 20, 2013

Robert S Mandon of Hobart, IN, December 30, 1955 – February 18, 2013

James Edward Burke of Kouts, IN, November 30, 1999 – February 13, 2013

Dr. Ashwani Kumar of Valparaiso, IN, November 7, 1954 – February 15, 2013

Patricia L. Curley of Hobart, IN, December 20, 1933 – February 14, 2013

Norma E. Paskash of Hobart, IN, June 24, 1929 – February 12, 2013

Bridget Hatala-Pozzo of Valparaiso, IN, April 2, 1973 – February 8, 2013

Cynthia Villarreal Hepp of Gary, IN, January 6, 1951 – February 7, 2013