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Retha McClain Obituary

RETHA J. McCLAIN HAMMOND, IN Retha J. McClain, age 78, of Hammond, passed away Monday April 22, 2013. She is survived by her children: Crystal (Richard) Kleckner, Tammy (David) Meyers, Tracy (Jason) Gore and Kenneth Plosser; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings: James Shawver, Mae Edwards and David Shawver; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Oden; and her parents. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy) Schererville with Deacon Raymond Helfen officiating. Cremation at Solan Pruzin to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. Retha cherished the time spent with her loving family. She retired from Howard Cab in 1991 and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com

Published by The Times on Apr. 24, 2013.
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My heart is with you all at this hard time. I love you

Melissa Velasquez

April 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. May you find some comfort in knowing that your parents are together again. You are all strong, beautiful mothers just as your mom was. I am truly saddened by your loss.

Linette (Willett) Zimmerman

April 25, 2013

Love to you and all your family. I am with you in spirit today even though I can't put my arms around you. Holding you all in my heart.

Linda Haring Swift

April 25, 2013

You girls are in our hearts today. May you all find peace knowing that your mom is now with your dad. You have all grown into beautiful mothers as yours was. Thank you for beautiful memories Retha, you will be missed.

Linette (Willett) Zimmerman

April 25, 2013

Tammy, Crystal and Tracy, and familys, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and i will always cherrish the memories of mom #2 and we love you all!!!

Susi Wagner Cheri Defur

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. Although I had only met your mother at the River once or twice, I remember her as being sweet and kind. No amount of hugs I'm sure can ease any pain you feel now, but letting you know we love you Tracy, and are here for you any time.

Jeff and Jenny Huffman

April 24, 2013

Crystal,Tammy, Tracy we will miss Aunt Retha bunches love you all

Jackie Edwards

April 24, 2013

Jason & Tracy, sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Jim Cronin

April 24, 2013

So sorry for you loss ... She will be missed dearly ... but her memories are ours to cherish ...

De-De Woodard

April 23, 2013

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