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Helen Paulson Obituary

HELEN T. PAULSON (NEE ERCEG) SCHERERVILLE, IN Helen T. Paulson, age 84, of Schererville, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She is survived by her son, Michael of Schererville; daughter, Donna Grabowski of Griffith; three granddaughters: Dawn (David) Hinkel, Melissa (Michael) Felty and Heather Grabowski; three great-grandchildren: Samuel and Rachael Hinkel, and Michael Felty; two brothers: Ranko and Theodore (Donna) Erceg; sister, Dorothy Erceg; in-laws: Bernard (Betty) Rose Paulson and Lucile Fulka. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis; parents: Mile and Danica Erceg; and one brother, Mirko Erceg. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN (corner of Main and Kennedy) for a 10:30 a.m. mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, Schererville with Fr. Mick Kopil officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. (prayer service 4:30 p.m.) at the funeral home. Helen was formerly of Gary and East Chicago. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. Helen retired from Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in Woodmar Shopping Center.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2008.

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Sharon Sporman

October 6, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Helen had been a member at Omni for many years. She even worked for us in the pro shop several years ago...as well as with my father in law at Carsons. A very kind, gentle and considerate lady. She will be missed by her friends at Omni.

magen knezevic

October 5, 2008

even though i didnt know Helen that long, i did get to see her every saturday when i did her hair.
we all enjoyed seeing her at the salon, she will be missed by all of us

DIANNE (PFOST) CANNAVO

October 5, 2008

Donna & Michael,
I am so sorry that I cannot be there to express my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow, in the passing of
your dearest Mother.
She was very classy & warm hearted
lady & I will never forget her.
I want to let both of you know that my thoughts & prayers are with you
at this time.
I certainly know what you are going
through.
God bless both of you.

Love,
Your Cousin Dianne

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