Wanda Mae Sullivan of Hobart, Indiana, April 6, 1930 – August 28, 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by burns

Wanda M. Sullivan, age 82 of Hobart and formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away August 28, 2012. In her earlier years, Wanda’s pastimes included bowling with friends, canning and preparing memorable holiday meals. She enjoyed reading and watching her beloved Cubs and Packers. Most of all, Wanda was devoted to her family. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward “Durb” Sullivan. Wanda is survived by children Gwen (Ray) Herringer, Donna (Al Martin) Sullivan, and Rick (Pat) Sullivan; 8 loving grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, August 31, 2012, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral Service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to VNA Hospice, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 will be appreciated. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Robert Andrew Szentesy of Portage, Indiana, September 27, 1924 – August 27, 2012

Posted on August 28, 2012 by burns

Robert Andrew Szentesy, age 87, of Portage, IN, formerly of Gary, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Robert was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1943 and attended Indiana University. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy – WWII. Robert was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Hobart VFW Post 5365 and Carpenter’s Local #1005. He was a retired supervisor with Stern Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Anna Szentesy, brother, Michael Szentesy and sister, Dorothy Burkus. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary J. (nee McGlinn) Szentesy; 5 children, David (Carole) Szentesy of Noblesville, IN, Kathy (John) Lashenik of Hobart, IN, Barbara (Tim) Moore of Hopkinsville, KY, Karen (Bob) Watts of Hobart, IN, and Andy (Patrice) Szentesy of The Woodlands, TX; 12 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.

In fulfillment of Bob’s wishes, there will be no services. Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN in charge of arrangements.

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John Robert Rusnak of Valparaiso, IN, January 26, 1955 – August 23, 2012

Posted on August 25, 2012 by burns

John Robert Rusnak, age 57 of Hobartand formerly of Gary, passed away August 23, 2012. John was a graduate of HobartHigh Schooland a member of the Carpenters’ Union. John will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane, parents John and Ann, and brother Larry. He is survived by sisters Suzanne (David) Hathaway, Maggie (late Bill) Troyer, several step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service will be Monday, August 27, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St.,Hobart,IN. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 2 to time of service.

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Rev. Gerald T. Walworth, Sr. of Hobart, IN, November 28, 1942 – August 19, 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by burns

Rev. Gerald T. Walworth, Sr., age 69 of Hobart, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away on August 19, 2012 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a pastor for over fifty years, coming to Hobart from Ohio in 1971. Jerry was pastor at the First Church of the Nazarene for 38 years, and chaplain for St. Mary Medical Center and the Hobart Fire Dept. He was also a member of the Southlake Dartball League. He was preceded in death by parents, Della and Tellis Walworth and brother, Charles. Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jean Walworth; sons – Gerald T. “Tom” (Alice) Walworth, Jr. of Hobart and Ricky Lee (Jacquelyn) Walworth of Valparaiso; 12 grandchildren – Matthew, Michael, Tyler, Corigan, Carter and Colin, Noreen (J.D.) Gildersleeve, Charlene, Stephanie, Timothy, Justin, and Madison Szparaga; 2 great-grandchildren – Alyce and Jadelyn; sister – Linda (Steve) Eli of TN; numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Rane and Dr. Vyas.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St., Hobart, Rev. Duane Schmidt officiating. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Hobart. Friends are invited to meet with Jerry’s family on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Alma I. Cargill of Hobart, IN, December 21, 1916 – August 20, 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by burns

Alma I. Cargill, age 95, a resident of Hobartfor over 60 years, passed away August 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents Earl and Nora Feeler; husbands Dr. A.L. Anderson and Lafayette Cargill; sisters Blanche and Cleo and brothers Omar, William, Sr. and Woodrow, Sr. She enjoyed knitting and ballroom dancing and she and her husbands made and sold miniature furniture and specialty lamp shades. Almais survived by 3 nephews, 4 nieces and a large extended family. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Visitation is Thursday, August 23, 2012, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7^th St.,Hobart,IN until time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to VNA Hospice,2401 Valley Drive,Valparaiso,IN46383 inAlma’s memory will be appreciated.

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Alma I. Cargill of Hobart, IN, December 21, 1916 – August 20, 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by burns

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Margaret R. Meseberg of Crown Point, Indiana, December 30, 1913 – August 20, 2012

Posted on August 21, 2012 by burns

Margaret R. Meseberg, age 98, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012. Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Merrillville. She was an avid pinochle player.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Laurence Meseberg and 5 brothers, and 5 sisters.

Margaret is survived by 3 loving children, Patricia (Carrol) Ralph of Crown Point, IN, Judith (Jack) Kuna of Plainfield, IL and Lawrence Meseberg of Crown Point, IN; 7 grandchildren, Greg (Colleen) Ralph, Ron (Kristen) Ralph, Mike (Vickie) Ralph, and Melissa (Tim) Saco and Eric (Mary) Kuna, Jacki (Aaron) Ross, and Jeffrey (Amy) Kuna; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Ruby & Margaret Meseberg and numerous other relatives in Wisconsin.

Friends may visit with Margaret’s family on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville, IN. Rev. Peter Muha officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Margaret will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (time of service).www.burnsfuneral.com

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Burma Metros-Landers of Merrillville, Indiana, February 2, 1920 – August 19, 2012

Posted on August 21, 2012 by burns

Burma Metros-Landers (nee Muffett) age 92, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Canalou, MO., passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Glen Metros and Raymond Landers; daughter, Zelma Comer; brothers, Gaylord and Bennie Muffett; sisters, Glenna Powers, Louise Mose, and Naomi Kelly and step-son, Richard Landers. Burma is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Patricia) Metros of Lowell, Ricky (Brenda) Metros of Cedar Lake and Michael (Kim) Metros of Valparaiso; step-son Terry Landers and step-daughters, Diane Hogan and Sue (Bill) Guess; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gus (Lorraine) Metros and sisters-in-law, Marge Metros and Evelyn Muffett.

Friends may visit with Burma’s family on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Promnitz officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, in Hammond, IN.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the American Diabetes

Association.

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Steven W. Seckendorf of Calumet Township, Indiana, November 27, 1952 – August 17, 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by burns

Steven W. Seckendorf, age 59, of Calumet Township, IN, passed away suddenly August 17, 2012.

He is survived by his wife Joann Seckendorf, and daughter Kimberly Sut. He was the devoted son of Margaret (nee Cummings) Seckendorf and the late Fred; beloved brother of Carol (Jack) Fisher, Fred G. (Linda) Seckendorf and Joyce (John) Falstrom. He was the cherished uncle of 6 and proud great-uncle of 6.

Steve was a loving, funny, quick-witted and hard working husband, father, brother and a great friend to everyone he met. He enjoyed life, animals, farming, motorcycles, history, family, friends, and the freedom of the ride. He was an A.B.A.T.E. member, as well as a member of many other non-profit organizations across the world. He was a 20- year plus employee of A.T.& T.

Steven’s smile and friendly jokes will be missed. God bless him and we know he will always be with us.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Mark Wilkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations will be made to charities Steve supported.

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Weezy Fields of Hobart, IN, November 30, 1999 – August 10, 2012

Posted on August 17, 2012 by burnspet

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Monthly Archives: August 2012

Wanda Mae Sullivan of Hobart, Indiana, April 6, 1930 – August 28, 2012

Robert Andrew Szentesy of Portage, Indiana, September 27, 1924 – August 27, 2012

John Robert Rusnak of Valparaiso, IN, January 26, 1955 – August 23, 2012

Rev. Gerald T. Walworth, Sr. of Hobart, IN, November 28, 1942 – August 19, 2012

Alma I. Cargill of Hobart, IN, December 21, 1916 – August 20, 2012

Alma I. Cargill of Hobart, IN, December 21, 1916 – August 20, 2012

Margaret R. Meseberg of Crown Point, Indiana, December 30, 1913 – August 20, 2012

Burma Metros-Landers of Merrillville, Indiana, February 2, 1920 – August 19, 2012

Steven W. Seckendorf of Calumet Township, Indiana, November 27, 1952 – August 17, 2012

Weezy Fields of Hobart, IN, November 30, 1999 – August 10, 2012