Anton Halfman

February 25, 1917 - June 6, 2010

Anton “Tony” Halfman, age 93, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Leona of 68 years at his side on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Anton is survived by 5 children: Gloria Owen Brown, Debra Thomas Mitchell, Jan Peter, Donald Beth, Joyce Stephen Macey; grandchildren: Blair Maria, Colleen, John, Sarah Kyle, Steven, Matthew, Michael and Lisa; great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Scott, Stavros, Ayla and Liberty; brothers and sisters: Leo Ada, Katherine Robert , Louise Julius, Joseph , Clarence Carol, Ralph, Gerry, and Leonard Laura Jean; sister-in-law, Nancy; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: John and Clara, brothers: Philip, Laurence and John; sisters: Mary, Anna and Cecelia. He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church since his birth in 1917 and former caretaker of SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. Tony retired from the Budd Company and he served in WWII. He was a member of the Einsiedeln Society. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:00, AM DIRECTLY at St. Peter & Paul Church, 5885 Harrison St., Merrillville, IN, with Rev. Roy Beeching officiating with visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Tony's name may be given to Hospice of the Calumet Area or Einsiedeln Society of Saint Meinrad, Saint Meinrad, IN 47577. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit the guest book section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.

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Each of you are in my prayers. I have many happy memories from my visits over the years. Visiting with Uncle Tony and Aunt Leona was always enjoyable as we spent many hours catching up on what was going on in our lives. Love to all. Samantha

I delivered propane to the Halfman's for 12 years. I remember Mr. Halfman used to come out and talk each time before he became too ill. He told me where he ranked in the family, which was right behind the dog. I'd always got a laugh out of that. It was inspirational to watch Mrs. Halfman care for him, after he got sick for so many years. I always looked forward to making that delivery even though a car smashed into my truck while backing in one day. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Jim Thomas AmeriGas Propane Lansing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. May the love of those around you bring you comfort and hope with each new day.

I am so sorry I can not be there with you now. I understand your pain and sorrow and I wish I could be there for you. I am thinking of you always and praying for you. I will come see you very soon. Your loving friend, Blanka

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