Lucy E. Urich, age 64, of Round Lake, IL, formerly of Gary, IN, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2013.  Lucy worked for the Railroad since 1969 and had the distinction of being the first female Yardmaster in the nation.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Ortega and sister, Mary Garza.  Lucy is survived by her husband, Claude Urich of Round Lake,IL, daughter, Antoinette Azcona of Chesterton, step-daughter, Camille (Paul) Gosa of AK, step-son, David (Tracy) Urich of Branson, MO;grandchildren, Arturo Azcona, III, Antonio, Elena & Elizabeth Azcona, Andrew & Daniel Urich, Anthony, Stormy, Gabriel, & Robert Gosa; father, David Ortega of Merrillville, IN; sisters, Victoria Mulloy, Dora (Vince) Vargas of Gary, Stella (Rick) Garibay of Crown Point,  Eve (Augustine) Hernandez of Lake Station and brother, John Ortega of Crown Point, IN. Friends may visit with Lucy’s family on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN.  Memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home.  Rev. John Starr officiating.

Interment at Historic Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point will be private.  www.burnsfuneral.com

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