George Rivera of Plainfield, IL, November 30, 1999 – November 19, 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by burnspet

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Ann Christofolis of Crown Point, IN, July 29, 1928 – November 19, 2012

Posted on November 19, 2012 by burns

Ann Christofolis (nee Sandala), age 84 of Crown Point, formerly of Gary, passed away on November 19, 2012. Ann was a graduate of Froebel High School, Class of 1946. She received her degree in Nursing and her training at Mercy Hospital in Gary. She retired as a Registered Nurse from St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. She was a passionate artist.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Mary Soltis; sisters, Mary Evanoff & Helen Sourlis; brothers, Michael, John, & George Sandala.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Anthony T. Christofolis of Crown Point; children – Carol Ann (John) O’Brien of Chesterton, Rebecca Hopkins of Crown Point, Ted (Judy) Christofolis of Indianapolis, and Mary (Barry) Schneiderman of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Bruce & Kathryn Mitchell, Kelsey & Anna Hopkins, Ben & Noah Schneiderman; brothers – Cyril Sandala of Valpariso, Andrew (Suzie) Sandala of Anderson, IN; sisters – Olga Brinkman of Valparaiso, Joann (Gene) Engel of Valparaiso, and Pauline Sandala of FL; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with Ann’s family on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. Cremation will follow the service. www.burnsfuneral.com.

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Suzy Muniz of Crown Point, IN, November 30, 1999 – November 7, 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by burnspet

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Joseph A. Levenda of Valparaiso, IN, January 2, 1921 – November 13, 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by burns

Joseph A. Levenda, age 89 of Valparaiso passed away November 13, 2012. He was a WWII Us Army veteran, a retired employee of Gainer Bank and a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Chesterton. Joe spent many years in service to the Gary Diocese. He was preceded in death by parents Peter and Susan Levenda and siblings Ella Martin, Victor, John Edward and Leonard Levenda. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Rita (nee Wardell) Levenda of Valparaiso; daughter Marsha (John) Durbin of Lake Station; 4 grandchildren Joshua (Heather) Lineberry of Anderson, IN, Nathaniel Lineberry and Christopher (Billie Jean) of Remington, IN, and Johannah Lineberry of Valparaiso; great-grandchildren Janna, Holly, Corrie “Little Joe”, Emily, Abigail, and Allyson and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with Joe’s family on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, IN. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. directly at St. Patrick Church, 638 N. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN. Services will terminate at the church with cremation following. In lieu of flowers, donations to Albertine Home, 1501 Hoffman St., Hammond, IN 46342 will be appreciated.

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Neita Arlene Quanstrom of Crown Point, IN, April 14, 1917 – November 14, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by burns

Neita Arlene Quanstrom was born in Johnston City, Illinois in 1917. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Walter Roy, children Walter (Fay) Quanstrom, Ronald (Julie) Quanstrom and Joyce (Lee) Abbott, twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

Neita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was involved in many ministries in her lifetime among them Sunday school teacher, choir member, nursing home and hospital volunteer and various women’s ministries. Her participation for fourteen years in the Easter cantata “the Victor” was a highlight.

Neita was truly the Christian example of a Proverbs 31 woman: “her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her.”

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Visitation will be at Burns Funeral Home Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Ruth H. Altomere of Merrillville, Indiana, February 6, 1955 – November 7, 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by burns

Ruth H. Altomere (nee Ackermann), age 57, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Weds, Nov. 7, 2012. Ruth was a graduate of Merrillville High School, Class of 1974. She was a former employee of Southlake Methodist Hospital and R-Place Restaurant in Merrillville, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juergen & Hilde Ackermann. She is survived by children, John Puza, Jr., Stephanie (Jason) Ezell and David Altomere; brothers, Claus (Karen) Ackermann, Michael (Lisa) Ackermann, and Mark Ackermann; sister, Sonya Peters; grandchild, Joshua; several nieces & nephews and many loving friends and co-workers.

Memorial service for friends and family will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6795 Broadway, Merrillville, IN. Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN in charge of arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Sophie Sprusansky of Crown Point, Indiana, August 29, 1915 – November 12, 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by burns

Sophie Sprusansky, age 97, formerly of Crown Point and Gary, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012. Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sprusansky, 2 daughters, Sonia Ottoson and Sandra Sprusansky, sister, Tee Bobeck, brother, Kayo Wroblewski, and mother, Sofia Wroblewski.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Fred) Wukich of Crown Point; grandson, Mike Wukich of IN; granddaughter, Debbie (Michael) Lieske of Westfield, IN; great-grandchildren, McKenna & Andrew; and sister, Wanda (Stanley) Bernat of Portage, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, going to St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 Joliet Street, Crown Point, IN for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Patrick Kalich, officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with Sophie’s family on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home.

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Anthony J. Cerda, Jr. of Miller Beach, IN, May 1, 1943 – November 10, 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by burns

Anthony J. Cerda, Jr., age 69, a 50 year resident of Miller Beach, passed away November 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. He served in the Army Special Forces and was a member of American Legion Post 279 and VFW. He was also a member of the Miller Community Association and retired from Arcelor Mittal. He was preceded in death by his father Anthony J. Cerda, Sr., first wife Nita Cerda and step-father Augustin Ceballos. Anthony is survived by his wife Cherryl Cerda; mother Angela Juarez Ceballos; son Nick Cerda, daughters Lauren Schara and Jacqueline (Jonathan) Thomas; brothers Albert J.,

Rafael J., and Manuel J. Ceballos; cousins Yolanda Moran and Yvonne Galvan, Wayne, Juarez, Lisa, Patrick, Michael (Cecilia) Galvan, Cristian, Gabriel and Reina. Friends may visit with Anthony’s family on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart with Memorial Service at 7 p.m. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Joseph A Gonzalez of Lowell, IN, November 12, 1921 – November 8, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by burns

Joseph A. “Chinky” Gonzalez, age 90, of Lowell, formerly of Gary and East Chicago, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Joe was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Inland Steel after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Martin, sister, Sally Leyva, 2 brothers, Edward & Howard Munez. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Aurora; daughter, Gloria (Pat) Kennedy of Lowell, 2 sons, Steven (Susan) Gonzalez of Orange Park, FL and Geno (Sherry) Gonzalez of Middleberg, FL, many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, & nephews.

Friends may visit with Joe’s family from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at noon.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lowell Health Care Center.

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Alfrieda S. Lewandowski of Portage, IN, September 30, 1923 – November 10, 2012

Posted on November 10, 2012 by burns

Alfrieda S. Lewandowski, age 89, ofPortage, formerly ofCalumet City,IL, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012.

Alfrieda was a veteran of World War II, Women’s Army Corp. She retired from Hart Marx Corp. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Knock Church, and a member of the women’s Club of St. Andrew theApostleChurch. She was an avid reader and a volunteer of Meals on Wheels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Lewandowski and sister Irene Anacziewski. She is survived by her children: Joyce Dennis) Barker, Bob (June) Lewandowski, Patti (Jim) Sucilla and 8 loving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Friends may meet with the family on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th Street,Hobart. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends will then meet atHolyCrossCemetery,801 Michigan City Road,Calumet City,IL at 11:30 a.m. for interment.

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Category Archives: Obituaries

George Rivera of Plainfield, IL, November 30, 1999 – November 19, 2012

Ann Christofolis of Crown Point, IN, July 29, 1928 – November 19, 2012

Suzy Muniz of Crown Point, IN, November 30, 1999 – November 7, 2012

Joseph A. Levenda of Valparaiso, IN, January 2, 1921 – November 13, 2012

Neita Arlene Quanstrom of Crown Point, IN, April 14, 1917 – November 14, 2012

Ruth H. Altomere of Merrillville, Indiana, February 6, 1955 – November 7, 2012

Sophie Sprusansky of Crown Point, Indiana, August 29, 1915 – November 12, 2012

Anthony J. Cerda, Jr. of Miller Beach, IN, May 1, 1943 – November 10, 2012

Joseph A Gonzalez of Lowell, IN, November 12, 1921 – November 8, 2012

Alfrieda S. Lewandowski of Portage, IN, September 30, 1923 – November 10, 2012