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Linda L. Patton

Date of Death: April 3, 2012

Linda L. Patton (nee Jurcik) age 65 of Valparaiso formerly of Crown Point died peacefully on Tuesday April 03 2012. She was born January 7 1947 in Gary Indiana and graduated from Merrillville High School in 1966. She is preceded in death by husband of 30 years: Paul Patton Jr. son: Tony Rongers parents: John and Anna Jurcik siblings: Judy Thomas Michael and John Jr. Survived by children: Tracy (Chris) Skrivan and Tina Rongers of Valparaiso Debbie (Leon) Stringer of Alabama Paul Patton and Randall (Vicky) Patton of Cedar Lake Beth (Steven) Bjerke of Arizona sibling: Patricia (Walt) McLaughlin of Merrillville 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren in-laws: Penny Golden James (Abby) Patton and Ruby Powell many nieces and nephews dear cousins: Bonnie Ristau and Bill Downing best friends: Sylvia Salinas Roberta Mears Sharon Maguire and Mike Kelly ex-husband: George Rongers and many other loved ones. Linda was an active beautiful woman and artist who enjoyed gardening gourd painting and craft-making during her second career as a businesswoman and into retirement. She owned/operated Charlarose Lake and Campground with Paul and was employed for 18 years at St. Anthony Nursing Home. As a nurse and caregiver Linda dedicated much of her lifetime to tending to the health and well-being of other people. She enjoyed caring for her pets and nature. Linda cherished lifes happy memories especially gatherings filled with music and dancing. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #430. Her strength distinctive laugh down-to-earth character and volunteerism will be missed. Celebration of Life at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 6360 Broadway Merrillville on Thursday April 5 2012 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 6 at 10:00 a.m. with Deacon Malcom Lunsford officiating. At rest Calvary Cemetery Portage

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Linda L. Patton (nee Jurcik) age 65 of Valparaiso formerly of Crown Point died peacefully on Tuesday April 03 2012. She was born January 7 1947 in Gary Indiana and graduated from Merrillville High School in 1966. She is preceded in death by husband of 30 years: Paul Patton Jr. son: Tony Rongers parents: JohnContinue Reading

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Shyree Kirkpatrick left a message on April 14, 2012:
Gods Blessings to each of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Its so painful. May our Christ give you comfort and peace.
William Zart left a message on April 9, 2012:
My sincere condolences to the Jurcik and Patton families. Linda will surely be missed by everyone shes known. She definately made the most out of life. Will never forget the memories all the old friends shared.My sister Terry is waiting for youcatch up on old times. Bill Zart
Lynn Wamsley left a message on April 6, 2012:
My beloved grandmother I know without a doubt in my heart that I would not be the woman I am today without the unconditional love guidence and support you and grandpa provided. Through the tough times you always knew what to say. Through the good times your infectious laugh could fill the largest room. I will always have my memories until we meet again. I know you are dancing with Grandpa now. Say hello to those who passed before you for me and save a dance for me. I love you more than words can express....Lynnie
Joseph & Sylvia Salinas left a message on April 5, 2012:
Linda my beloved friend whom Ive known for 45 years. Although youre no longer here with me I will forever have you in my heart. I will always remember how much you enjoyed life. How you found the simplest things like gardening so relaxing or your love for music. It never did take long for you to get up and start dancing around espececially with me tagging along behind you. We have shared so many wonderful memories like our Shop til we Drop adventures at the Covered-Bridge festivals or our Golden Girls nicknames given to us by those who knew us well.... you as Dorothy Bobby as Blanch and of course me as Rose.... those were great times. But our friendship grew even stronger when we went through hardships and sorrows. We managed to help easch other through some really tough times. I am so blessed to have had you as my friend through such experiences. You were so easy to love. Everyone you managed to touch in your short time will sadly miss your good nature and sense of humor. God Bless and until we meet again... Your Dearest Friend Sylvia
Sharon Brown Baker left a message on April 5, 2012:
Boy oh boy did we have some fun and crazy times in high school and even in later years. There was bunco club partying and dancing and me staying at your house taking care of tracy and tina when tony was so sick in hospital in chicago. So weve had the good and the bad together. I will miss you but never forget you. Love you until i see you again. Rest in peace my dear friend Sharon
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Rich and Claudia left a message on April 5, 2012:
OUR MEMORIES... YOU WERE ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AT THE FAMILY FUNCTIONS. YOUR TALENTS FROM PAINTING CORDS TO WINDOW PAINTING.(opps! I believe they are still in the garage! Yes whenever we would ask Uncle Paul if you wanted anymore windows he would say NO! I dont know what she is going to do with the ones she has) Well Linda I know you werent able to get to them but we know that your outstanding talent would have made a beautiful display of them and I could go on and on. So until we meet again...We will miss you and Love you.
Sharon Mcguire ( Saims ) left a message on April 5, 2012:
Tracy and Tina you are in my prayers.
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