Kathleen Grace Vercellino

March 15, 1939 - January 11, 2010

Kathleen Grace Vercellino nee Boomsma, age 70, of Highland, IN, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Vercellino; children, Kathleen Marie David Rutkowski-Toth, Thomas Anthony Yolanda Vercellino Jr., Tammy Ann Raymond Scott, Deanne Margaret Kevin Kiepura Vercellino; 8 grandchildren, Joseph J. Scott, Dana Kiepura, Scott A. Rutkowski, Jessica A. Vercellino, Nicholas A. Scott, Jason R. Rutkowski, Rachel L. Rutkowski, and Samantha L. Vercellino; brother, Jack Hamilton; sister, Caroline Boomsma Braden. All of the Vercellino/Boomsma family members, in-laws, nieces & nephews and their families. All of the many friends her and Tom shared over the years-lots of love and laughter with all. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Boomsma; sisters, Florence Boomsma, Mary Merle Boomsma Bramlett, Florence Boomsma, and Suzanne Boomsma; brothers, P. Alan Boomsma and John Boomsma; grandparents, Anthony and Onema Stelter. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre, NOTE: NEW LOCATION ï¿½ 2 blocks east of Broadway at 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN with Fr. Mick Kopil officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre. Mrs. Vercellino was retired from Lake County Government as a Voter's Registration Clerk. She was a member of St. Michael's Church in Schererville, IN and belonged to the Lake County Republican Women's Club. Kathleen enjoyed shopping, traveling and politics. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit the guest book section on the obituary page at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For information call 219-663-2500.

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Aunt Kay will always be to me the strong and caring woman I knew. The period of life I got to spend with her as a child and early adult life left a joy and courage in my heart to live by. From visits to the drive in for ice cream, to baking cookies at her house at christmas, to her words of wisdom: Kit go have fun with the kids. As well, she could carry on a conversation maintaining her view and opinion on it regardless of others opinions. Wise and fun. I love her and will miss her. Kathie and the family my prayers are with you all. Though nothing can lessen the pain of your loss. God Speed. Much Love, Kit.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of loss. She will be missed. Tamatha, Brian, Ronnie, Angelina, and Abigail Penney

To Kay: A little quote from Shakespeare who eases my pain and sorrow of losing a friend. From: As You Like It ---Amiens: Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude; ... While nature may be difficult and harsh, it is never evil or deliberately cruel. Amiens sings this song, which comes at the end of the same scene in which Jaques has delivered his infamous All The World's A Stage soliloquy. Here, Amiens compares Nature to Man, the latter unkind: most friendship is feigning, most loving is folly. Nature may produce freezing weather, Amiens sings, but that dost not bite so nigh as benefits forgot: Though thou waters warp, they sting is not so sharp as friend remember'd not. And I will remember her having a gracious and beneficial light, someone as tough as she was so very kind to Kathy and me. Ron.

Kathie and Family, My condolences on the loss of your Mother and loved one. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

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KT; I hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It's obvious by the previous notes that your mom was an exceptional lady - just like her daughter.

Im very sorry for the loss of Kay, she was a great women. I enjoyed everyday that we worked together. We will all miss her very much.

My Dearest Friend Kathy, Tom, and Family, I send my deepest sympathies and condolences for your great loss, but what is our loss is God's gain because Kay is watching over all of us from above! I cherish the memories of her kindness and enjoying her company. Our love and prayers go out to all of you!

You and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that she is with HIM now and will be together again in time.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Vercillino family. God Bless!

Kathy, Sad for you at the loss of your mother. Be good to each other and take things a day at a time. Rick, Kristine and Peter

Ron's and my prayers are with you. It was almost 52 years ago that I met Kay. I looked up to her as if she was my big sister. She will be dearly missed.

My memories of Aunt Kay come mostly from a child and young adult. Just thinking of her brings a feeling of joy and even somehow strength for certainty in what I do in life. Probably because she was always certain that her views in life were right from what I rememberand had conviction in the way she presented it this I love. Although Aunt Kay is not here in person she will always hold a special place in my heart and brings a huge smile inside and out when I think of her. To the family - Ann and I want to send our deepest sympathy, love and comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Although our words cannot begin to ease your loss, we only hope it helps, somehow,to know how very much we care. Love Ann and Jerry Boomsma

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.