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C. Edward Hedstrom

April 3, 1918 - January 1, 2009

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C. Edward Hedstrom, age 90, of Michigan City, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at The Arbors of Michigan City. Services will be held Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Ausburg Lutheran Church, Porter, IN, with Rev. Erik Bernth officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home, with a service by Eastern Star at 7:00 p.m. and a Masonic memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the service at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City.

Mr. Hedstrom was born April 3, 1918 in Michigan City to Carl E. and Rose (Wiseman) Hedstrom, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. On June 29, 1941 in Gary, he married Rachel Little, she passed away May 2, 2006.

Surviving are daughter Barbara (Robert) Reicher of Michigan City and son Ray (Donna) Hedstrom of Lagrange, IN; grandson Dr. Ryan (Dr. Joy Struble) Hedstrom, great-granddaughter Miriam Struble-Hedstrom, and brother Kenneth (Phyllis) Hedstrom of Michigan City.

Mr. Hedstrom had been an engineer with the CSS & SBRR, the South Shore, for 43 years until his retirement in 1983.

He was past master of Acme Lodge No. 83 F & AM, Scottish Rite 32 degree, York Rite, Recorder Emeritus of Orak Shrine, Oriental Band, past master unit, LaPorte Chapter 280 Order of Eastern Star.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ausburg Lutheran Church, Porter, IN, or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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to view his tributeC. Edward Hedstrom, age 90, of Michigan City, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at The Arbors of Michigan City. Services will be held Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Ausburg Lutheran Church, Porter, IN, with Rev. Erik Bernth officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8Continue Reading

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Kathy left a message on January 8, 2009:
I was very sorry to read of the loss in your family. May the thought that others care help to ease your sorrow and give you courage,hope,and strength to cope. Many words are expressed,yet we know God can and will express and provide to you and your family everything that is needed to care and sustain your hearts at this sad time. Isaiah 41:10,13 My deepest sympathy to family
Suzanne Williams left a message on January 7, 2009:
I am extending my condolences to Ray and your sister Barbara, in the loss of your father. I went to Elston with Ray and I am privileged to know such a great Christian family. Fondly, Suzanne (Su) Breed Williams
Cheryl Koepke left a message on January 7, 2009:
Ray, Barb and Families: I read online today of your father's passing. He was a kind, gentle and lovable man and I know that you will all miss him greatly. My thought and prayers are with you all. Cheryl Koepke
Margie Nowatzke left a message on January 5, 2009:
Barb, I don't know if you will remember me but I worked with you at Hays many many years ago. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are in my prayers. Margie
Lynn Corbett left a message on January 5, 2009:
To Ed's family, I was so sorry to read about the death of Ed. He was a good friend and helper when I was an active Eastern Star member in Michigan City. I know he will be missed. Sorry I can't be there in person. Thinking of all of you. Lynn
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Fred Sharp P.M. Westville#192 left a message on January 5, 2009:
I am sorry I could not be at the Masonic Service for Ed. He was a true Mason and gentleman. He will be truly missed by his Brother Masons.
Janna Wikoren left a message on January 5, 2009:
Barb Your father was veryspecial to me. The first time I heard him give the lecture in the West gave me goose bumps and made me cry. I miss your mother also and will truely miss your dad. You and your brother and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Star love Janna
Chuck West left a message on January 5, 2009:
Ray, I got to know your dad a little the summer after we graduated from high school. I got a job working for the South Shore and we spent some time on the tracks running between here and Hegewich, where he would drop me off. He lived a long and fruitful life, touching more people than you will ever know. My thoughts are with you during this time of retrospect and mourning.
Tom & Jane Smith left a message on January 4, 2009:
Our prayers are with the family and friends of Ed Headstrom.
John&Janet Dean left a message on January 4, 2009:
Our Prays are with you
Tim McCarthy left a message on January 4, 2009:
Ed was a great guy, a good man, and will be well remembered.
Manny& Alice Dieckilman left a message on January 4, 2009:
Dear Barb & Ray and families: What a shock to open the News-Dispatch and to see one of my Very best buddies had passed away. We need not tell you how much your parents and you two meant to us down through the years. I imagine it would only take a couple of minutes to scibble several pages of the highlights of our adventures together We love and miss you Manny & Alice
Coreen Spencer left a message on January 4, 2009:
This will be a week of mixed emotion as you sadly say good-bye to Far Far and joyfully welcome "baby brother" (we hope). May peace be with you. Love, Coreen
John Kuckuck left a message on January 2, 2009:
Condolences to all who knew this great and good man. He will long be held with esteem in our thoughts and hearts.
Geisen Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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