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Helen J. Kaczmarek

July 17, 1921 - July 24, 2010

Helen J. Kaczmarek nee Knaga, age 89, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Hobart, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point, IN. Helen is survived by her children: Leonard Bonnie Kaczmarek; Nancy John Cermak; and Joan Garth Rosenbaum; grandchildren: Laura Kaczmarek; Daryl Kris Kaczmarek; Ronald Robin Kaczmarek; and Garrett and Brent Rosenbaum; great-grandchildren: Frankie, Stephen, Emily, Katie, and Lilly Kaczmarek; brother: Eugene Polly Knaga; sister-in-law: Rose Knaga; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents, Carolina and Zygmunt; brothers, Joe and Edward Knaga; and sister, Sophie Bartos. Helen was born in New Chicago, IN on July 17, 1921. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, worked at the Information Desk in the Southlake Mall, and worked several years for her brother at Mr. K's Chuckwagon. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM Wittenberg Lutheran Village Chapel, 1200 E. Luther Dr., Crown Point, IN, with Fr. Kevin McCarthy officiating. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre NOTE: NEW LOCATION- 2 blocks east of Broadway at 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN and on Thursday DIRECTLY AT Wittenberg Lutheran Village Chapel from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1551 E. 85th Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410 To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call 219-663-2500.

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Helen J. Kaczmarek nee Knaga, age 89, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Hobart, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point, IN. Helen is survived by her children: Leonard Bonnie Kaczmarek; Nancy John Cermak; and Joan Garth Rosenbaum; grandchildren: Laura Kaczmarek; Daryl Kris Kaczmarek; Ronald Robin Kaczmarek;Continue Reading

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Jo-Ellen JacksonGawor left a message on July 29, 2010:
Leonard,Nancy and Joanie, Sad to hear of your Mom passing. She was an Aunt to me forever. I remember eating supper at your house with all the warmth,laughter and teasting of a loving family. She is remembered very fondly. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Frank Ensweiler left a message on July 28, 2010:
Nancy, our deepest sympathy with the passing of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Ehrsam left a message on July 28, 2010:
Lenny, Nancy, and Joanie, Mike, Jeff and I are deeply sadden by the passing of your mother. As you know she always treated us like her extended family. She was a wonderful mother and a great lady and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Mares left a message on July 26, 2010:
Joanie & Garth Sorry to hear about your Mom You are in our thoughts and prayers Love, Paul and Tony
Sue and Bob Wright left a message on July 26, 2010:
Joanie and Garth and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed your mom, she was a strong, independent woman but very down to earth. We know you'll miss her a lot and we extend our condolences to you at this difficult time. We're thinking of you!
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Drue and Diane McClanahan left a message on July 25, 2010:
Joanie, Garth, Garrett, and Brent, You have our sympathy. It is so hard to lose a parent. You will be in our prayers.
Thelma Nornes left a message on July 25, 2010:
My deepest sympathy to the family. Joannie, Garth, Brent, and Garrett, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Geisen Funeral Home left a message:
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