JANUARY 2005 GOOD NEWS - Share Foundation

SHARE FOUNDATION WITH THE HANDICAPPED
P.O. Box 400
ROLLING PRAIRIE, INDIANA 46371-0400
GOOD NEWS
NEWSLETTER FOR THE OTHER ABLED
JANUARY 2005 219-778-2585 VOLUME 31 #3
share@sharefoundation.org
YEAR END RECEIPTS
In order to take the deduction on your
tax return, the IRS requires a receipt for any
charitable contribution of $250 or more. The
Share Foundation would be happy to provide
you a receipt for your donations given in
2004. Please call the office at 219-778-2585
and ask for Mandee.
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER BLANEY...
Ah, there are traces of Christmas still with us. Discarded Christmas trees waiting at the curbs, Aunt
Kate’s shirt a-wearing even though it’s a bit tight – just temporarily – and many happy memories that keep
flashing in the minds of grandparents. God is good! We have much to be thankful for. We can also renew
our New Year resolutions. Losing weight is probably at the top of the list – but give the monies saved on
foods to the needy.
More patience with the children who talk incessantly or never. Everyone is different for some reason.
How’s about more courtesy while driving. We all have to get someplace fast and for really no
particular reason. We would be happier on arriving if there were a bit of courtesy in driving.
And especially a good New Year’s resolution should be thanking God for the activities of the day –
each night.
New Years resolutions are good. We often forget our human side as we try to exist as some sort of
machine. That is not why God created us – to be a machine.
Happy New Year! Be Happy with New Year Resolutions.
WEBSITE
Share Foundation’s new and improved website continues to grow in popularity! Last month total hits to the site were 32,795 with visitors coming
from all over the United States, China, Australia, Italy, Uruguay, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, North Korea and Philippines. Wonderful! Check it out
for yourself:
www.sharefoundation.org
SPRING LUNCHEON
Although it may not feel like springtime yet, plans for the Annual Spring
Luncheon are already underway! The Share Foundation’s Service League is holding
the 14th Annual Spring Luncheon at the Halls of St. George in Schererville on
Wednesday, March 16th at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon will include a delicious meal,
chances to win a variety of door prizes and most importantly good conversation with
friends.
If you have enjoyed attending the Spring Luncheon in the past, think it sounds
like a delightful day or are looking for a way to get more involved in the Share
Foundation, you should consider joining the Service League. This outstanding group
of women plans the Spring Luncheon and works hard to raise money for the Share
Foundation. The Service League would like several enthusiastic new members who
are interested in helping the Luncheon continue to grow and be successful! For more
information on joining the Service League or attending the 14th Annual Spring
Luncheon on March 16th , please feel free to contact any of the following members:
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council #3630 of Griffith is planning to host the Annual
Spaghetti Dinner on February 8th , Fat Tuesday. The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in Griffith, located on Broad St. The Knights spend all day preparing a meal of tender spaghetti
with homemade meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts. Drinks are provided and adult
beverages will be available for a cost. The dinner starts at 4:00 p.m. and lasts until 8:00 p.m. Instead
of setting a price for the meal, the Knights of Columbus will be accepting donations that will be
given directly to the Share Foundation.
You and your family are invited to join the Villagers and Stewards of Sharing Meadows at this
delicious meal. The Knights have been faithful in planning and executing this event every year, so
please show your support for their efforts and for the Share Foundation’s programs by joining us on
February 8th !
Reatha Camacho – Gary – 219-938-4436
Joyce Choncoff – Hobart – 219-942-2922
Theresa Codespoti – Merrillville – 219-980-3038
Joan Collins – Munster – 219-972-2158
Margaret Daly – Munster – 219-836-4827
Theresa Dougherty – Valparaiso – 219-462-0269
Pat Fischer – Munster – 219-923-6184
Anne Franz – Crown Point – 219-662-1536
Imon Franz – Highland – 219-838-2873
Loretta Lach – Valparaiso – 219-926-4195
Shirley Ladendorf (Chairperson) – Hammond – 219-845-3291
Fran Lysaught – Michigan City – 219-879-3454
Rose Ann Nagy – Hammond – 219-845-0116
Peggy Paulson – Munster – 219-838-8814
Jean Pickett – Crown Point – 219-663-8515
Harriet Szafranski – Hobart – 219-947-3518
Join us for a great time at the Spring Luncheon!

THOUGHTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
By Kathleen Kelly
When I was growing up, time seemed to move slowly. I was always waiting for a special
occasion; for Christmas to arrive, for school to end so summer vacation could begin, and even
waiting for summer to end so I could begin a new school year with a new teacher and old friends. I
complained that time passed too slowly while my mother told me that the older I got, the faster time
would go. Of course, Mom was right and now I lament the days that are over before I know it and
the years that seem to fly by. How can it be 2005 already? Where did the year go?
Last year at Sharing Meadows was busier than usual and filled with milestones. We celebrated
the 10 year anniversary of our residential program shortly after we opened the third village and
welcomed new Villagers and stewards to our community. I am always amazed at the growth of the
Villagers and am so proud of the efforts they have shown and the successes they’ve achieved under
the nurturing eyes of the caring, sharing stewards. The new Villagers blended right in to the point
that if you saw all of the Villagers interacting you wouldn’t be able to tell who’s lived here 10 years
from who’s lived here a few months. What a joyful sight to witness!
2004 was also the 10th anniversary of our Leprechaun Hunt© and we celebrated with a trip to
Ireland for 2 and a bigger pot of gold for the top leprechaun. It was our best ever with the biggest
crowd we’ve ever hosted and a delightful experience for all of the participants. The event was
sandwiched between summer camp and the arrival of the modular houses for the 3rd village so it was
a busy time that also passed quickly!
Ground was broken last year for the guesthouse with completion expected in the spring and we
are looking forward to welcoming guests to the community of Sharing Meadows. Time marches on
as we get caught up in strengthening our current programs and embarking on new ones in the quest
of providing fullness of life to our other abled friends. It’s good to be busy even though I realize that
the heightened activities will cause time to continue to race by.
2004 was a great year for Sharing Meadows and I know that 2005 will be even better! This is
a great place to be and the best is yet to come!
Happy New Year!
CONTINUING THE DREAM
Share Foundation’s Capital Fund Drive is underway with a
goal of raising $1,645,000! We have seen much goodness in the
community of Sharing Meadows and the time has come to expand
and share it with others. Father Blaney’s dream of providing a
peaceful place where other abled people would be empowered to
grow to become the person God created them to be has become
your dream too, as you embraced our mission and have done so
much to make it successful. Now the time has come to continue
the dream with construction of two additional villages and a
guesthouse.
We are conducting the Capital Fund Drive entirely with
volunteers. No professional fundraisers have been hired so all of
the money raised goes directly into the drive to support the growth
of Sharing Meadows.
$1,645,000
$514,000
We have a great cause! The campaign runs for four years so
pledged gifts can be paid monthly or yearly. A pledged gift of
$500 amounts to just $10 a month; a gift of $50 per month would add up to be $2500! Your
pledge will make a difference! Please respond positively to the letter you received by
returning your pledge card today. Please help us continue the dream of Sharing Meadows by
supporting our Capital Fund Drive. Spreading out your commitment over four years makes
it affordable to everyone. Your gift will make a difference!
NEW SHARE FOUNDATION E-MAIL ADDRESS
Effective immediately, Share Foundation has a new e-mail address so please be sure
to update your address book:
share@sharefoundation.org
JANUARY 2005
FRIENDS CLUB WINNERS
Ed & Linda Sulicz
Chesterton, IN 46304
Anthony Maicher
Dyer, IN 46311
Helen Kozlowski
East Chicago, IN 46312
Winners receive a $100 gift certificate to
their favorite restaurant.
CONGRATULATIONS
FRIENDS!!
GOLDEN COUPLE
CELEBRATE
On January 8, 2005, Robert (Bob) and
Shirley Ladendorf will celebrate their 50 th
wedding anniversary. For more than two-fifths
of their married life together, Bob and Shirley
have supported Share Foundation through their
volunteer efforts – Shirley at the helm and Bob
on her crew. Shirley served as chairperson for
the annual golf outing for years, a leadership
position that entailed supervising all aspects of
the event. Bob maintained the beverage cart at
the function. His duties commenced before the
event as he helped pick up the refreshments
from donor businesses.
Using her God-given talents and skills,
Shirley serves as the chairperson for The
Luncheon, an event sponsored annually by the
Share Foundation’s Service League. Bob’s
contributions to this event are more subtle. He
patiently helps fill countless cream puffs – a
popular dessert at The Luncheon! Bob also
assumes the important role of delivering the
delicious, luncheon food to the hall where the
event occurs.
God blessed the Share Foundation with
these two loving, caring and giving individuals.
May He continue to bless Bob and Shirley with
good health and a strong marriage for many
years to come!
To remember Share Foundation in
your will, the proper legal name is:
Share Foundation With the
Handicapped, Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INTERN
by Elizabeth Galezio
Senior, Notre Dame University
Editor’s Note: Share Foundation was privileged to have a Notre Dame student do an internship with us this fall.
Preparing to enter into my fourth and final year at Notre Dame, I started to panic. I became even more panicked when,
while composing my very first resume, I realized that all of my activities and accomplishments over the past three years fit easily
onto one page. Luckily, salvation came my way in the form of the Political Science Internship program, where I found out about
the internship learning how to write grants for the Share Foundation. I have always had an interest in non-profit work as well
as in writing, so I eagerly applied for this internship.
What began as merely an activity to serve as a resume booster quickly turned into a much more meaningful experience.
From the moment I came to the Share Foundation, the beauty of the location and the warmth of the staff struck me. Father
Blaney took me on a tour of Sharing Meadows, and I was left breathless by both the sheer size of the property, as well as the
sheer size of his love for his project. So much of the imagery I used in my grant applications was derived from the images that
I recalled from my first impression of Share Foundation.
My second formative experience at Share Foundation was equally as profound as my first. I attended the camp counselor
orientation so that I could acclimate myself with the various programs offered by Share Foundation. After the orientation, the
camp counselors and myself filed into the hall of the St. Timothy Center to greet the campers. As the campers entered the hall,
eager to embark upon their weekend of fun and adventures, their acceptance and interest in me was overwhelming. I cannot
remember the last time in my life when I was in a room full of strangers, but did not feel awkward for an instant. It was such a
surreal experience, being in a place where nobody has any pretensions, there are no exclusive cliques, and there is no nasty
chatter.
In addition to the touching experiences I had, I also accomplished a substantial amount of work. Throughout the course
of my three-month internship, I ended up composing a portfolio of potential grant makers, writing five letters of inquiry, and
working on two grant proposals. It was truly a tiring, yet rewarding time!
Ending this internship, I take with me not only my invaluable experiences and accomplishments, but also precious
knowledge. Under the aegis of Dr. Karen Bishop Morris, I have learned far more than any semester in college can teach a person.
I used to joke with my friends that my internship was more of a free, personal writing lesson. She spent countless hours working
with me on my writing skills and teaching me the ins and outs of how to write a successful grant. Thanks to her, I feel very
comfortable in the grant writing process, and hope to continue this kind of work someday. I also feel certain that my improved
skills in articulating my ideas will help me when filling out my extensive law school applications!
My time at the Share Foundation was more just an internship. Initially, when I composed grant letters, I found myself
referring to the Share Foundation as “they.” “They” have a program that does this; “they” have a staff that does that. However,
the more visits I made to the Share Foundation and the more interaction I had with the staff and the Villagers, I noticed myself
using “we” instead of “they.” My letters changed from a cold, impersonal description of an organization, into a warm account
of an organization that I have grown to consider myself a part of. I cherish all of the memories that I have made here, and am
hoping to keep in close contact with all of my newfound friends.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
JOIN THE
FRIENDS CLUB
Only one more month of your
current Friends Club membership is left
until it is time to renew! Get ready for
your invitation to join Father Blaney’s
Friends Club that is being sent out the
middle of next month. If you are already a
member of the Friends Club, consider
renewing so that you will continue to make
a difference to your friends here at Sharing
Meadows. If you are not a member, please
consider joining this special group of
people. Your membership fee goes a long
way in supporting our residential and
camp programs.
You can join the Friends Club by
completing your membership card and
sending it back to the Share Foundation
with your $35 fee. Not only will your
donation support the Share Foundation,
you will also be eligible to win a prize in
our monthly drawings. Each month there
are 3 first prize winners listed in the Good
News who each win a $100 gift certificate
to a restaurant of their choice. There is
also a hidden winner each month that wins
their $35 membership fee back simply by
finding their name in the Good News and
calling the office during that month to
claim their prize.
There are so many benefits to
joining the Friends Club! Get your friends
and family excited to join next month!
Share Foundation has gratefully received the following donations from the Knights of Columbus from their annual Tootsie Roll Drive:
$500.00 from St. Thomas Council #1347 of Hobart, IN
$1,550.00 from Good Shepherd Council #10811 of Merrillville, IN
God Bless the Knights of Columbus for their generosity!
YOU CAN RENT THE
ST. TIMOTHY
CENTER
Are you aware that the St. Timothy Center
camp building can be rented for your next special
event? Located on 185 acres of beautiful
farmland, the St. Timothy Center is ideal for
church retreats, family reunions and more. The
building sleeps 50 people in its four dormitories
and has enough tables and chairs to accommodate
250 guests. Meals are prepared for your group
while you are free to enjoy your stay. Renters have
access to a fire pit, a basketball court and open
field for games, a piano, a TV with VCR and DVD
player and a stereo. The price of the rental varies
depending on the length of your stay and meals
required. Please consider renting the St. Timothy
Center for your next event. Your group can enjoy
our peaceful facility and take comfort in knowing
all proceeds from the rental are going to support
the Share Foundation’s programs. Call today to
request a brochure – 219-778-2585. Hidden
winner: Robert Gallagher, Long Beach, IN 46360
CAMP CORNER
Happy New Year to campers and staff!! There is no mini-camp in January, but we are working
hard to prepare for a great spring season. Camp is held in the St. Timothy Center at Sharing
Meadows, where we sleep in bunk beds, enjoy meals and crafts in the dining room and dance the
night away in the great hall. Each weekend camp starts at 7:00 p.m. Friday evenings and ends at 2:00
p.m. Sunday afternoons. Continuing with the theme we started in the fall, the spring camp will focus
on the Fruits of the Spirit, specifically kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. Through our
discussions, crafts and activities we will learn about each fruit and how we can demonstrate that
quality in our lives. Camp is a joyful time of sharing our feelings and emotions and truly listening
to others experiences. Campers and staff depart on Sunday afternoon feeling refreshed and happy,
many touched by God’s presence. What a great way to start the New Year! The dates for spring minicamps
are: February 11 – 13, March 11 – 13, April 15 – 17 and May 13 – 15.
Staff – If you have been a counselor, cook or nurse recently watch your mailbox later this month
for a staff response sheet for you to indicate which months you are available to serve. If you have
not volunteered at Camp Sharing Meadows before and would like to give it a try, please contact
Michelle at 219-778-2585. We would love to see some new faces this spring!
Campers – Applications will be sent out later this month for the spring season! If you attended
camp this fall, you will only need to complete a medication sheet instead of the entire application.
The registration fee remains at $70 for the weekend. As always, applications are accepted on a first
come, first serve basis, so don’t delay in sending your paperwork back to us. If you would like to
receive an application and are not sure if you are on the list, please call the office at 219-778-2585
and we will be happy to send you some information.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in February!

LIVING MEMORIALS
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Becky Banashak, int. Theresa Tucker
God’s Blessings for a speedy recovery for Sue
Bogusz, int. Rosie Bogusz
Happy Birthday to Aunt Charlotte, int. Love,
Lloyd & Ken
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Theresa Codespoti, int. Theresa Tucker
God’s Blessings to Courtney for a speedy
recovery, int. Joan & Dick Cole
In honor of the Daher Family, int. Dr. John J. Daher
In thanksgiving, int. Bob Defenser
In honor of Marge & Bill Erb on their 65th Wedding Anniversary, int.
Dorothy Saltanovitz
Eleanor Wusik
In honor of Greg, Jon, Nate & Stacey – in
gratitude for your gifts to Share in Herb’s
name & in petition for any special needs, int.
Pat Fischer
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Bunny Furlin, int. Theresa Tucker
God’s Blessings to our family in 2005, int. Alex
& Karen Gacsala
In honor of John & Tresa Gazarkiewicz on
their wedding, int. Ed & Karen Wojasinski
God’s Blessings & good health to Mr. & Mrs.
Paul Goodus, int. Ralph Fabbri, Jr.
Happy 33rd Birthday to our Uncle Mike
Grant!!! int. Love, Evan & Grant
God’s blessings to Geno Greven at Christmas,
int. Glyndona
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Barbara Hanson, int. Theresa Tucker
Happy Birthday to Leonard Hodya on his 70th Birthday. May you have many, many more
years of health & blessings. int. Ann Bue &
Claire & John Ziomek
Wishing Nick Johns a very Merry Christmas,
int. Granny
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Ruth Kerger, int. Theresa Tucker
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Gloria Kontor, int. Theresa Tucker
Blessings to a child of God, Elodie Krawczyk,
on her Baptism day. May God bless & keep her
close to Him always. int. The Gary Miller Family
& The Wayne Stiller Family
Happy Birthday to our wonderful Aunt,
Loretta Krawczyk, who brings joy to everyone
she meets. May your birthday be as special as
you are! int. Erna, Wayne, Eleanor & Gary
We wish Robert & Shirley Ladendorf a very happy
& blessed 50 th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 8 th . Your
love, generosity, kindness & compassion are an
inspiration. We commend & thank you for all you
are, & all you do for us & others. May God bless you
with good health & continued happiness together.
With love & God’s Blessings always, int.
Mark & Debi Ladendorf & Family
Michael & Peggy Ladendorf & Family
Dan Ladendorf & Peter Montgomery
Roy Jenkins & Susan Ladendorf
In honor of Richard Lasky on his 70th Birthday,
int. Dee Dee & Dick Reffkin
God’s Blessings to Rich Lasky – we have
traveled this journey with you for many years.
Have a wonderful time, dear friend, int. Bob &
Phyllis Rudzinski
A special thanks for the many blessings our
family has received, int. Joe & Pam Lauer
Happy Birthday to Kathy Mannen, have a
wonderful day, int. Much love, Mom
In celebration of our wedding on 10/30/04, int.
Kevin & Gwen Mantel
Health & blessings for the new year to my
husband, Stas, int. Ann Matusik
Health & blessings for the new year for our
children, grandchildren & great grandsons, int.
Stas & Ann Matusik
Health & blessings for our brothers, sisters,
brothers-in-laws & sister-in-laws, int. Stas &
Ann Matusik
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Betsy McDonald, int. Theresa Tucker
God’s Blessings to our family in the New Year,
int. Bob & Jeanne Miller
Wishing a speedy recovery for Steve Mis, int.
Stas & Ann Matusik
God’s Blessings & prayers to Tom Mullaney,
int. Dan & Vivian Keyes
Health & blessings in the New Year for the
Dennis Murzyn family, Dave Sikes family & the
Kevin Murzyn family, int. Mom, Delphine Murzyn
God’s Blessings to my dear family at Christmas
time, int. Caroline R. Pagels
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Eleanor Polaski, int. Theresa Tucker
Thanks for special intentions, int. Eleanore Prisby
Congratulations to Helen Pullen - 80 years
young! int.
Patricia Fischer
Marcella Mooney
Mary Siedelmann
Dorothy Smitley
In honor of Tom & Irene Roche, celebrating
their 25th Wedding Anniversary.
Happy 40 th Birthday to Patrick Ryan, may God
answer your prayers, int. Love & hugs, Mom & Bob
Have a wonderful Birthday Richard Ryan, int.
Love & hugs, Mom & Bob
Happy Birthday to a wonderful daughter-inlaw,
Sonia Ryan, may God grant your prayers,
int. Love & hugs, Patsy
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Ginny Schaetzel, int. Theresa Tucker
Blessings of happiness & good health for Jackie
Shayotovich, int. Theresa Tucker
Wishing a Joyous Holiday Season to Gilbert &
Patricia Shoaf, int. Candace L. Shoaf
In honor of my wonderful Family, int. A.J.
Stasiak
Prayers for all of my family & friends, int. A.J.
Stasiak
In honor of Nick & Barbara Steffus, int.
Richard & Thelma Parkhurst
In honor of the Stiles Family, int. Walter &
Helen Stiles
Wishing a happy & healthy new year to Dennis J.
Vallino, int. Mike & Marilyn Tomondi & Family
Birthday Blessings for a dear friend & buddy,
John Vetroczky, Jan. 15 th . int. Bob & Rose Gacsko
To the Holy Family New Year Blessings for my
daughter, Renee, & son-in-law, Paul Wadas, &
grandchildren, Ryan & Brandon Wadas, int.
Mom & Grandma Emrick
God’s Blessings for a speedy recovery for
Frances Wandrowski, int. Rosie Bogusz
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Mella Wargo, int. Theresa Tucker
Blessings of happiness & good health for 2005
to Carol Wolf, int. Theresa Tucker
Congratulations to Eleanor Wusik – 80 years
young! int.
Patricia Fischer
Marcella Mooney
Mary Siedelmann
Dorothy Smitley
DECEASED MEMORIALS
In tribute to Samuel Albano, int. South Shore
Veteran’s Association
In memory of my sister, Lena Asbell, int. Frank
J. Paganelli
Remembering John & Leanore Balousek, int.
Dave & Kathy Duray
With cherished memories of my husband,Andy
Bandura, on his 5th anniversary in heaven (Jan.
27th ). We love you & miss you, int. Florence,
children & grandchildren
In loving memory of our daughter, Molly
Barnett, int. Eileen & Tom Broderick
In memory of Raymond C. Basanda on the 2nd Anniversary of his death 12/21. int. Elizabeth
Basanda & Beth, Mark & Susan
In loving memory of Mr. Wilbur Beard, rest in
peace, int. Ronald & Marie Gunnum
With cherished memories of my dear Mother
Agnes Bechinski celebrating the 45th anniversary of her death on Jan. 19th in Heaven.
Miss you mom, int. Love, Rose Frisk
In memory of Emaline Benchik, int.
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Dybel & Family
Mary Lou Zurawski
In tribute to William Bennington, int.
Pat & Carol Doyle
Ed & Kathleen Nadolski
In memory of a dear friend,Alyce Berquist, int.
Lucille & Leroy O’Donnell
Remembering Elizabeth Bianucci, int.
Ms. Mary Balestra
Mr. & Mrs. A. Basso
Mrs. Irene Basso
Mrs. Miki Beno
Mr. & Mrs. E. Burznski
Mr. & Mrs. D. Dixon
Mr. Chester Fornari
Mr. & Mrs. J. Mazur
Mr. & Mrs. M. Nemeth

Mrs. Mary O’Keefe
Mrs. Virginia Ossanna
Mrs. Mary Repay
Mr. & Mrs. J. Schwer
Mr. & Mrs. J. Shiel
Mr. & Mrs. L. Shiel
Mr. & Mrs. M. Shiel
Dolores N. Sidor
Mr. & Mrs. C. Skopelja
Mrs. Marie Trela
Mr. & Mrs. M. Trgovich
Mrs. Kay Walk
In tribute to George Biggerstaff, int. Edna &
Arnold Boehnlein
In tribute to Michael Bobis, int. David & Diane Hack
In memory of Martha Bochnowski, int. John &
Kathryn Schwer
In memory of Anne Bowen’s 1st Christmas in
God’s Place, int. The Bowen Family
In memory of Daniel Bowen, int. Ed & Mary
Ann Bowen
Charles & Jean Bowen
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gansemer
Tom, Grace & Mary Anne Ostrowski
Len & Vivian Rogozinski
Ray & Rose Schoenfeld
With cherished memories of our smiling
daughter,Amy Brotko, on her 10th Christmas in
Heaven, int. Victor & Cathy Brotko
In tribute to Ted Buchler, int. Dan & Karen Largent
In special & loving memories of Carl Cada on his
12 th year of spending Christmas in Heaven with
Jesus. We miss you & love you, int. Your loving
wife, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren
In memory of Margaret Callaway, int.
Joyce Kohler
Dorothy Pape
Regina Ward
Remembering William Carpenter, int. Paul &
Barbara Regenovich
With cherished memories of my husband,
William J. Cavanaugh. It will be 11 years
without you on January 9th , int. Wife, Mary
In loving memory of my parents Michael &
Helen Chmielek on their Wedding Anniversary,
int. Daughter Dolores, Son-in-law John,
Grandchildren John & Diane & Great Grandsons
John & Joshua Singel
In remembrance of Edna R. Daniels
Christiano, int. Tony & Lorry Lach
In loving memory of Sylvia Collins, int. William
Collins
Remembering my mother, Margaret B. Croner,
Merry Christmas, I love & miss you, int. David
In memory of Milt Cutka, int. Martha & Ted
Muta
Remembering my grandma, Bertha Daria, in
her anniversary in Heaven, Jan. 31st , int. With
love always, Linda Urbanik Johnson
In loving memory of Deykota, int. Carol & Dana
Hyland
To my dearest husband, Thomas K. Dobyski,
on the anniversary of his death – Jan. 1st , 1989.
I’ll always love you even though we are not
together – one day we will be together again,
int. Your loving wife, Eleanor
In memory of the Doktysz Family, int. Jane
Greichunos & Marylynn Riegert
In memory of my sister, Dorothy Krajnik
Dolak, int. Stephen J. Krajnik
In tribute to Chester Dominik, int. Al &
Dorothy La Mere
For fond memories of Monsignor Timothy F.
Doody, int.
Joseph & Katherine Duguay
Russ & Sue Marcinek
Ann Matolin
Stan & Irene Oboy
With loving memories of our dad, William J.
Doran, 25 years in Heaven (Dec. 12th , 1979), int.
Marcia & Steve Kyriakides
To Edward M. Dosen on his 4th anniversary
(12/20/00) we miss you & love you always, int.
Wife-Gloria, Daughter-Susan, Son-in-law – Don,
Son – Michael, & grandson - John
Remembering the deceased members of the
Duffy & Daly families, int. Margaret Daly
In memory of Andrew B. & Catherine Duray,
int. Dave & Kathy Duray
In loving memory of my dear husband, Don
Edinger. int. Wife, Eileen
In tribute to Ed (Chubinski) Edwards, int.
Gen Novak
Alice Ryfa
In tribute to Joseph Elipani, int. John &
Margaret Quinn
In memory of Jack Ellis, int. Bill & Ganna Hine
Remembering Steve Emrick on his birthday
(Jan. 9th ), int. Wife Phyllis, daughter Renee &
son-in-law Paul Wadas, son Stephan, daughter-inlaw
Karen Emrick & grandchildren Ryan &
Brandon Wadas
In loving memory of my husband, George
Ernst, int. Alvina Ernst
In loving memory of our parents this Holiday
Season, int. Richard & Ann Fedder
In tribute to Domenic Fenoglio, int. Joe &
Donna Nicksic
Remembering Bill Finley, int.
Gary & Carole Granat
Kevin & Joelin Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Losinski
Joe & Donna Nicksic
Jim & Bonnie Telaen
Remembering Herb Fischer, int. Nate, Stacey & Jon
In memory of our friend, Peggy Fissinger, int.
Maxine & Rich Conway
In memory of Richard Philip Floyd, int.
Barbara Reinhart
In tribute to Jerry Forsythe, int. Bob & Barbara
Butcher
In remembrance of K.J. & Selma Francis, int.
Angelo & Adele Costa
In tribute to Salvatore Gaddini, int. The Lendy
Family
In loving memory of my husband, Timothy P.
Galvin, int. Karen Galvin
Remembering our son-in-law, Michael Gaskey,
int. With love, Joe & Sally Rivich
In memory of my husband & soul mate, John
E. Grams, I love you. int. Wife, Delores Grams
Remembering the deceased members of the
Gray, Danko & Wohler families & all of the
good times together, int. Margaret A. Gray
In memory of the Greichunos Family, int. Jane
Greichunos & Marylynn Riegert
Remembering Frank, Jinny & Ruth Gruszka
at Christmas, int. Leona Novak & Family
Missing you & love you, rest in peace Tom
Gunnum, int. Mom & Dad
In loving memory of my husband, Joseph
Habzansky, int. Geraldine Habzansky
In memory of Joseph Habzansky, int. LaVerne
Vechey
In memory of Frank Hack, int. David & Diane
Hack
In tribute to William Haddad, Sr., int. Tom
Kusbel
In memory of Genevieve M. Hanchar, int.
Maxine & Rich Conway
In tribute to Arthur Harrison, int. Frank & Joan
Shortall
Remembering dear Janet Hart, int. Alton &
Laurie Custer
In tribute to Leo T. Hayman, int. Joseph P.
Swistek
In tribute to Scott Hicko, int. Joe & Donna
Nicksic
In memory of Garrett Hill, int. South Shore
Veteran’s Association
In loving memory of Ignac & Ann Hodakowski,
int. Bernice Hodakowski
In fond memory of my parents, Marcel &
Michaelene Hodupski, int. Zochna, Paul & Mark
In loving memory of my dear husband, Henry
Hodus, int. Emily
In loving memory of my siblings, Henry, Jean
& Ted Hodus, int. Zochna
In memory of my father & mother, Joseph &
Mary Hoess on their birthdays, Dec. 22nd & 27th ,
int. Jerry Hoess
In memory of Theresa Holajter, int.
Mary Ann Baker
Ruth & Norm Banas
Ellen Byrne
Chet & Anna Capic & Family
Richard & Carol Clausen
Melissa Conrad
Joseph & Joyce Crook
Peter & Cathy Dotlich
Emil & Ruby Duffala
John & Gloria Fekete
James W. Franks
Norma & Jim Fross
Bill & Mary Ann Gard
Edwina Golec
Mr. & Mrs. Marion Govorchin
Don & Carol Gray
Louise Grdina
Tom & Joann Halterman & Family
Celia Irk & Family
Marion Janovsky
Dr. & Mrs. Subhash Joshi
William & Mary Kennedy
Frank & Sylvia Kern

Pam & Jerry Kinzie & Daughters
Elsie Lil
Barbara Lindsay
Andy Matusik
Joe & Kathy Matusik
Michael & Nancy Matusik
Jerry & Rosemary Mikalowsky & Family
Linda Moran
Gregory & Barbara Nawracaj
Suzanne Neibert
Ohio Casualty Litigation Counsel
Betty Orban
Dorothy Orban
Mickey & Judy Orban
Ted Osmulski & Family
Mary Papp
Margaret Pelc
Kathy Petyo
John & Lisa Phillips & Daughters
Thomas & Marcia Ploski
Raymond & Naomi Rakowski
Scott & Lisa Reed
Helen Stachon
Pat Trgovich
Dolly Tuskan
Joseph & Maggie Tuzkowski
Robert & Bernadette Vellutini
Ethel Wiers
In memory of Barbara Holkan, int. Beverly J.
Milcarek & Family
Remembering my brother-in-law, Walter
Hoyda, int. Delphine Murzyn
In tribute to Todd Hucksted, int. Karl & Debra
Johnson
In loving memory of Itazca, int. Carol & Dana
Hyland
Remembering my mom, Mary James, on Dec.
19th the anniversary of her death, int. Love you,
Dolores
In remembrance of the Jamrose & Sielski
Families, int. Dan & JoAnne Jamrose
Remembering Joe & Sophie Janik, you are
always in our hearts. int. Dan & Nina Kusbel
With loving memories of Bill Jensen this
Christmas Holiday, int. Joy Jensen
Remembering Paul Jepsen, int. The Thomas
Gehr Family
In tribute to Walter Jeraskey, int. Donna
Langowski
In memory of Jimmy L. Jones – beloved
husband, father & Paw Paw, int. Jones Family
In remembrance of Richard Kaczmarek, int.
Helen C. Neulieb
Remembering the deceased members of the
Kanney Family, int. Vince & Kate Kanney
In tribute to Thomas Kellogg, int. South Shore
Veteran’s Association
In remembrance of Mary Kelly, int. Kelly Kids
Klub
In loving memory of William & Harriet Kelly,
int. Kelly Kids Klub
In memory of Jean Kilpatrick, int. Joseph &
Dolores Ferkull
In loving memory of Jack Klapak, you are
always in our hearts. We miss you & love you
very much, int. Mom, Janet, Paul & Donna
In memory of my husband, John R. Klapak Sr.,
on his 12th year in Heaven. We miss you & love
you very much, int. Wife, Eleanor & all your
children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren
In memory of John Kleese, int. South Shore
Veteran’s Association
Remembering Margaret Klute, Dale, Joyce &
Gary Barnes
In remembrance of Florence Kmak, int. Ziggy
& Bernice Cyzon
In loving memory of my son, William D.
Knaak, int. Father, William J. Knaak
In tribute to Leonard Kniola, int. Toni Sajewski
With cherished memories of my husband,
George S. Kochis, int. Wife, Mrs. George Kochis
In tribute to Marvin Koons, int. Ralph J. Lies, Sr.
In loving memory of my dear sister, Edna
Kozlowski, 01/01/00, int. Sister, Loretta Kujawa
Remembering Leonard L. Kniola, int. Helen C.
Neulieb
In tribute to Steve Kosac, int. Jo, Judy & Jimmy
Missing Sito & Jido, Nellie & Louie Koury, at
this joyous Christmas Season, int. Megan & Jeff
Mynes
In memory of my parents, Joseph & Mary
Krajnik, int. Stephen J. Krajnik
In memory of Janet Krok, int. Faith Lodics
In loving memory of our grandsons, John &
Michael Krysa during the Christmas season,
int. John & Sylvia Matusik
Remembering Eddie Kuc, loving memories for
a wonderful husband, int. Wife, Virginia
In remembrance of Norm Kuhn, int. Judi &
Pete Klobuchar
In loving memory of my dear husband, John
Kujawa 01/11/00 & on his birthday 01/31/19,
int. Wife, Loretta Kujawa
In memory of Josephine Kurnik, int. Josephine
Kurnik
Remembering Andrew & Grace Kusbel, you
are always in our hearts. int. Dan & Nina
Kusbel
In loving memory of our dear husband, father &
grandfather, Dennis Kwiatkowski, at Christmas,
int. Your wife, children & grandchildren
In loving memory of Kyenne, int. Carol & Dana
Hyland
In memory of my friend, Louis Lacko, int. Terri
Worwa
In loving memory of my husband, Paul H.
Ladd, int. Marianne L. Ladd
In memory of my daughter, Linda Layer, int.
Frank J. Paganelli
Remembering Robert & Mary Ann Letz, int.
Jim & Linda Moran
In memory of Maxine Levenberg, int. Maxine &
Rich Conway
In tribute to Dick Lewis, int. Greg & Aggie
Grimmer
In remembrance of Dorothy Linton, int. Jacque
& Donna Richey
Remembering Cecelia Lopez, int. JoAnn
Joganic & Barry Flynn
With loving memories of my son, John Luck,
int. Mary Tipton
With cherished memories of Melanie
Mailander. You are always in our hearts, we
miss you always, int. Aunt Denise
In loving memory of my husband, John M.
Majerik, Sr., int. Wife, Lorraine
Remembering Matt & Edith Margraf, int. Earl
Margraf
Remembering Connie Yagelski Marhanka, int.
Joanne Mulzon
Louis & Irene Vedron
In remembrance of Svea & Bill McAtee, int.
Vivian & Dan Keyes
Thinking of James McHale with love, int. Joe &
Sally Rivich
Loving memories of our parents Jim & Alice
McHale, int. Joe & Sally Rivich
In memory of John Majerik, int. Richard &
Mary Porsoska
Remembering Magdolna Marjai, int. Bill &
Geri Murakowski
In memory of our parents, John & Stephia
Matusik, int. Stas & Ann Matusik
With fond memories of Jeanette McNaught,
int. Frank & Josephine Mosca
In memory of Kelly Ann Meierotto, beloved
niece & cousin, int. Kay Getzoff, Elizabeth
Getzoff & S. Maretesta
Remembering Thomas P. Meyer, int.
Irene Dumich
Joe & Sandy Koscielniak
In memory of our friend, Sheila Miksis, int.
Maxine & Rich Conway
In remembrance of my husband, Carl Milcarek
(01/12/00). Miss you with loving & happy
memories, int. Love, Beverly
In memory of my beloved wife, Ginny
Miltenberger, int. Ed
In memory of Jenni Minelli, int.
Mrs. Angie Andreani
Miki Beno
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Edgerton
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Egert
Dr. Peter Ferrini
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Mahoney
Mr. & Mrs. M. Ozbolt
In memory of our parents, John & Mary Mis,
int. Stas & Ann Matusik
Remembering David Molodet: The holiday season
has never been the same without you. Your presence
and love are greatly missed, int. Mom & Dad
In loving memory of Don Mores, int. Mary
Oblon & Family
In loving memory of Busia & Grandpa
Murzyn, int. Mark & Paul
With cherished memories & loving thoughts of
Gene Murzyn, husband & dad, int. Sue, Mark &
Paul
Cherished thoughts of Streaky Murzyn, int.
Loving wife, Delphine

In tribute to Clarence A. Mysliwy, int.
Leona Novak
Lorraine Svitko & Ronnie
In memory of Francis Nespo, int. Randall Miller
In remembrance of Genevieve “Jean” Nespo,
int. Ed & Pat Schultz
Remembering Stephanie Nicole, int. Jack
Slaboski & Betty Ball
In loving memory of the Niedenthal & Papp
Families, int. Mary Papp
In memory of Sister M. Noelita (Deiotte), int.
William & Jean McShane
In loving memory of Leonard J. Novak at
Christmas, int. Leona & Family
Remembering Vincent & Anna Novak at
Christmas, int. Leona Novak & Family
In memory of Kenneth Noveroske, int.
Lynn & June Bowman
Delores Eisele
Mark, Yvonne & Kara Jaske
James Karras
Ralph Lies
Ralph & Margaret Mahaffey
Elizabeth Margraf
Lucille Mazac
Michael & Kathy Mikulski
Bill & Velma Milich
Moldenhauer Family – Aunt Eva
Jack & Pat Ohms
Bill & Nancy Pacholke
Florine & John Troyer
Gerry & Barb Werdine & A. Eleanor
Wallace Wizieck
In memory of Robert Nowaczyk, int.
Ron & Jean Bados
Pat Batchelder
Bob & Dorothy Bragiel
In memory of my beloved wife, Mary Ann
Nowak (01/05/05) on her fourth year deceased,
int. Frank Nowak
In loving memory of my husband, Ted
Nowesnick, on his Jan. 13th Birthday. You’re
always in my prayers. Love you & miss you, int.
Helen & Ken
In loving memory of my dear husband, Edward
Oblon, on his birthday in heaven Jan. 2nd , 2005.
Miss you & will love you always, int. Wife Mary,
Sons, Daughter-in-laws & Grandchildren
Remembering Rosemary O’Brien, int. Margaret
Daly
In memory of my beloved wife, Millie Opat. int.
Fred Opat
In remembrance of Thomas Orginski, Jr., int.
Gertrude Orginski
In memory of Raymond Osowski, int.
Jack & Sharon Blake
Dorothy Loree
Irene & Ted Furley
In loving memory of my husband, Jerry C.
Owens, int. Wife, Anna Mae
In memory of my parents, Alvaro & Amalia
Paganelli, int. Frank J. Paganelli
In memory of my wife Dolores Paganelli, int.
Frank J. Paganelli
Missing Richard & Betty Pagels at Christmas,
int. Brian & Sue Pagels
In memory of Robert C. Pahs, int. Frank & Jean
Shortall
In tribute to Arthur S. Panek, int. Dorothy Fritz
In loving memory of Louis & Theresa
Paunicka, int. Dolores J. Callahan
In memory of Marcella Peterson, int. Bill & Jan
Penman
In memory of the Petti Family, int. Nick &
Esther Venice
In memory of Helen Piech, int. Joe & Donna
Nicksic
In memory of Delores Pier, int. Toni Sajewski
Remembering Catherine Ossi Pierce, int. Bill &
Marlene Pierce
I love you, Joe Pieters! int. Wife, Joann
Wishing a Merry Christmas & a Happy New
Year to my parents, Alex & Helen Plesniak, int.
Love your daughter, Dorie
In loving memory of John M. Polis, int. Joan
Polis
In memory of Catherine Porsoska – our
beloved daughter. int. Mom & Dad
Remembering Catherine Porsoska, int.
Larry & Paula Berman
Jennifer L. Marszalek
In memory of my beloved husband, Walter F.
Prucy, on his birthday 01/28/05. Miss you &
love you always, int. Wife, Anna May
Thinking of Walter Prusiecki during the
Holidays - love you, miss you!!! int. Wife, Lillian
In loving memory of Leo Reinhart, int. Wife,
Barbara
In remembrance of Cheryl Rembert, int.
Jean Chiki
Ursula Cichy
John & Mary Ross
Bob & Virginia Rybarczyk
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wojcinski
Mr. & Mrs. Barney Zagrocki
Remembering Richard Remijas, int. Bill & Sue
Luegers
To Mom/Grandma Phyl - We wish you a Merry
2nd Christmas in Heaven. We love you dearly &
miss you greatly, int. Love, Jim, Joyce, Zak &
Sammy
Loving memories of our parents, Joe & Anna
Rivich, int. Joe & Sally Rivich
In remembrance of Cecilia Rozewski, int. John
& Dolores Durkovich
Remembering Ciocia, Wuja & Uncle Richard
Rudzinski, int. Zochna
In memory of Augie & Jan Ruf, int. Dave &
Kathy Duray
In memory of Eliabeth Sajda, int.
Frances M. Pawlik
Mitch & Harriet Szafranski
Remembering Florence Sanders, int. Pam Berda
In tribute to Dino Della Santina, int.
Jim & Linda Moran
Joe & Donna Nicksic
In memory of Phillip Sawyer, int.
Carol & Dana Hyland
Donna & Chris Paulk
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Solivais
Nicholas & Barbars Steffus, Jr.
Missing Howard J. Schultz at Christmas, int.
Brian & Sue Pagels
Remembering Charles Schulze, int. Margaret
Daly
Fond memories of Doris Seibel, int. Patsy Ryan
& Bob Ayres
In memory of John Senko, int. Bob & Dorothy
Bragiel
In tribute to Jack Sersic, int. Carolyn Swanson
Remembering our brother, Ed Sharbak, on his
82nd Birthday, Dec. 31st . He was the best, int.
Sisters – Mary Madrzyk, Irene Soley, Joan Jones
& Eileen Sharbak
In loving memory of Ted V. Sidor, always in my
heart, int. Dolores
In memory of Leon Siorek on his Birthday,
Dec. 8th . int. Michael & Mary Ann Siorek
In memory of my friend, Alfreda Smith, int.
Terri Worwa
In loving memory of my wife, Lorraine Smitka,
int. Jim Smitka
In memory of Marilyn & Tom Starr, int. Starr
Girls & Families
Prayers for all of my deceased family & friends,
int. A.J. Stasiak
In memory of the deceased members of the
Stiles Family, int. Walter & Helen Stiles
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Stolarz, int.
Joan F. Polis
In remembrance of Dwight Swinehart, int.
South Shore Veteran’s Association
In memory of Tony Talarico, int. Russ & Sue
Marcinek
In memory of George Tadras: Dad, my
Christmas wish for you is to “Rest in Peace”,
int. Georgette Tadras Beck
In memory of Jacob Talenco on his birthday,
Dec. 12th . We miss you, int. Kay, children &
grandchildren
Remembering my dad, Frank E. Thibeault, int.
Elayne Kunkel
In loving memory of Tom & Mary Trevelyn
Tobin, int. Marjorie & Jean Gondeck
In memory of Ethel & George Tomaszewski,
int. Ken, Sue, Rich & Families
In loving memory of Topez, int. Carol & Dana
Hyland
In tribute to Victor & John Torres, int. Maria
Torres
In loving memory of Charles J. Tuskan, Sr., int.
Wife, Dolly Tuskan
Remembering my mom, Edie Urbanik, on her
birthday, int. With love always, Linda Urbanik
Johnson
In tribute to George E. Vajda, Sr., int. Mr. &
Mrs. Larry Anthony

In memory of the Venice Family, int. Nick &
Esther Venice
In tribute to Brian P. Waldron, int. Mrs.
LaVerne Pruznak
In tribute to Richard Watson, int. Hilbert &
Frances Truman
Remembering Harold Werdine, int. Marilyn
Voelz
In memory of Stephanie Werner, int.
Crown Point Federated Woman’s Club
Bill & Ganna Hine
In remembrance of Barbara Wilck, int. Joseph
& Dolores Bobos
In memory of Gothel D. Wilkins, int. Ginny
Wilkins & Family
Mary Arndt
Andy & Judi Attar
Stacy Attar
Cheryl Bohlim
Dr. & Mrs. A.J. Chidalek
Becky & Vyto Damasius
Bill & Margaret Espar
Thomas & Helen Hathoot
Mark & Jennifer Kugar & Family
Joe & Pam Lauer
Thomas Lauer, Kathy Faccenda & Family
Rob & Kim Overmeyer
John & Kathy Palla & Family
Mona & Gene Pavey
John & Dawn Schmidt
George & Madeline Smrt
In memory of Martha “Gene” Wilson, int.
Judy Hundt
David Huryn & Family
Dorothy Jaske
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Maddox
Mary Jo, Kevin & Patrick Small
Ray & Kay Story
Allen Zepik & Family
In tribute to Dr. Joseph B. Workman, int. Bill
Thanholt
In remembrance of the Zabek & Sekulski
Families, int. Dan & JoAnne (Zabek) Jamrose
In memory of Anne Zabrecky, int. Eugene J.
Zabrecky
In remembrance of Edward Zeman, int. Joe &
Donna Nicksic
In memory of Frank Zolvinski, int.
Ted Malecki
Louise Milzarek
Elizabeth Pahs
Jerome T. Pizarek
Remembering Bill Zura, I am always thinking
of you, int. Wife, Barb
Thinking of you on your Jan. 13th Birthday, int.
Love Barb
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