Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.Deborah A. Dorsey, age 63, of Dyer, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. Debbie worked for Lake Central School Corporation for 22 years in food service.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jean and George Soukup; grandson Rowan and great granddaughter Aubree Rose. She is survived by her husband, Tom Dorsey; 2 sons: Tom (Shari) and Chris (Sarah) Dorsey; daughter Tammie (Mike) Olson; 12 grandchildren: Zach, Jacob, Nathan, Lucas, Drew, Emily, Collin, Chloe, Sean, Shane, Sage and Colton. She had one great grandchild on the way. Siblings: Charles Soukup, Pam Haug, Tina Hahn and Vicki Soukup. Also, her precious dog, Oliver.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. and will end at the funeral home. Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.
Raymond G. Hickey, age 82, of LOFS, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Ray was a Veteran of the U. S. Army-Korean War. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Van Halter); dear father of Kathleen (Robert) Carlson, Keith (Lori) Hickey, and Kevin (Kelly) Hickey; grandfather of Ryan Szarkowicz, Sean Szarkowicz, Sean Carlson, Kara Hickey, Kalie Hickey, Josh & Jimmy Naccaratto.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.
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Sheldon H. Cohan, age 78 of Gary, died on July 10, 2012, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was predeceased by his parents Sylvia (nee Rothman) and George Cohan. He is survived by his devoted wife, Caroline; sister Louellyn (Richard) Lower; step-children Lewis (Arrahwanna) Mikos and Tracey (Ricky) Rogers; their children Alexandria and Dustin Miko and Ryan and Sydney Rogers; and his uncle George Rothman.
Sheldon was a lifelong resident of Gary and graduated from Emerson High School. He earned a B.A. degree from the University of Chicago and an LLB degree from Yale University. He served in the U.S. Army and the Reserves and in the U.S. Judge Advocates Corps. Sheldon practiced law in the Gary area for more than fifty years and was know for his dry humor, intelligence and integrity and earned the respect and affection of colleagues, clients and legal adversaries. He loved reading, particularly history, sailing, fishing and the White Sox.
During his life he served numerous organizations on committees and in leadership positions, most notably as President of the Temple Israel congregation, and Master of the Roosevelt Lodge of the Masonic Order, Hobart.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 13, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart. Rabbi Stanley Halpern officiating. American Legion Post 54 will serve as Honor Guard and there will be a committal service by the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge No.716 F.& A.M. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of service at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart). In lieu of flowers donations in Sheldon’s memory are requested to Temple Israel, 601 Montgomery St., Gary, IN 46403 or to any Shriners Childrens Hospital of your choice.
www.burnsfuneral.com Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.
Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.
Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here. Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.Kevin B. Copper, age 61, of Lansing, IL, went to his eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2012. Kevin was a graduate of Mendota Illinois High School and the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana Campus. He was an agent for Farmer’s Insurance and previously he was an operation and marketing executive in the food industry. Kevin was an avid golfer, fisherman, gardener and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel C. Copper. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Penny; his mother, Dorothy E. Copper of Mendota, IL; four daughters, Elizabeth (Jason) Copper Taylor, of Plainfield, IL, Melinda (Tom) Pfeifer, Brenda (Scott) Hipp both of Winfield, IN, Deidra (Milan) Dezelich of Demotte, IN; two sons, Matthew (Lana) Copper of Colorado Springs, CO and Christopher Copper of Cherry Valley, IL; ten grandchildren, Tristan, Cameron, & Aiden Pfeifer, Cody & Casey Hipp, Milan, Jr., Miranda, & Mirko Dezelich, and Grant Copper; two brothers, Craig (Kathy) Copper of Batavia, IL and Daniel D. (Paula) Copper of Beloit, WI. Cremation at the Burns Funeral Home Crematory in Crown Point, IN.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, IN in charge of arrangements. Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.
Full service details, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow and sharing features are available here.