Clara S. Augustine (ńee Bianchini) of Merrillville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Broadway Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Clara is survived by her sons, Richard M. Augustine, Stephen P. Augustine, and daughter Gina M. (Kenneth) Child; sisters Ramona (late Darwyn) McCrovitz, Linda (late Raymond) Howell, Nikki (Larry) Vaughn, and Janette (John) Kozel.
Clara was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a passion for cooking, gardening, and making a beautiful home. Clara retired from IUN after 22 years. Before that she shared her amazing cooking with Georgia Tap and Variety Lounge of Glen Park. She also worked part time with her sister Ramona at Merrillville Florist and Tea Room for a number of years.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be at St. Joan of Arc Church (200 E. 78th Ave., Merrillville) on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 10:00 am with Rev. Jon Plavcan officiating. Visitation at the church ½ hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.