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Susan Sonnenberg Obituary

SUSAN K. SONNENBERG CROWN POINT, IN Susan K. Sonnenberg (nee Harrigan), age 91, of Crown Point, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010 in Crown Point. She is survived by five children: Roberta Sonnenberg, Allen Sonnenberg, Kathleen (Rick Thomas) Sonnenberg, Karleen (Robert) Birky, and Ray (Martha) Sonnenberg, daughter-in-law, Diane Sonnenberg; grandchildren: Lisa Harvey, Erik Sonnenberg, Jason (Rachel) Sonnenberg, Geoffrey Sonnenberg, Ryan Sonnenberg, Kelli (Thomas) Thomas-Burnett, Adam (Jennifer Keck-Birky) Birky, Mellissa (Joseph) Sonnenberg-Chavez, Randy (Kim) Sonnenberg and Melanie (Mike Cohen) Sonnenberg; great-grandchildren: Austin, Lyric, Mallarie, Maliyah, JJ and Marley; many nieces and nephews; and caregiver Liz Steuer. Preceded in death by husband Karl who passed away on August 10, 1962, son Charles who passed away on August 21, 1999, parents Andrew and Barbara (Klem) Harrigan and eight siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre (NOTE: NEW LOCATION-two blocks east of Broadway) at 606 E 113th Ave. Crown Point, IN with Rev. David Kipp officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre. Susan was born the youngest of nine children on February 8, 1919 in Indiana Harbor. She was a 1937 graduate of East Chicago Washington. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at GeisenFuneralHome.com. For information call 219-663-2500.

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Published by The Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2010.

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Kelli Thomas

April 22, 2024

I still laugh whenever I think about doing your makeup & hair at the kitchen table. I think about you filling up my kiddie swimming pool with pots of warm water. There wasn't a bird or squirrel that you didn't feed. I miss guessing at your crossword puzzles or the daily cryptoquotes. Your great grandsons are about to be 12 & 13, and I make sure they know about MY grandma! 14 years later, and you are still loved & missed SO much.

April 23, 2011

Mother~~It is almost your 1 year anniversary in heaven & even though I still wish you here, Im ok knowing that you were so ready for that glorious place above. You are missed very much & thought about all the time... with love, Kathy

Kelli Burnett

April 23, 2011

Grandma, It's been nearly a year since you've been gone. I can't say it's any easier or that time truely does heal, but I do feel that you are a special angel that is looking down on all of us. I know the day you left is really a day to celebrate your passage into Heaven, and I know you wouldn't want us to mourn, so I am going to do what you would have wanted. I love & miss you. XOXO, Kelli

Karly

February 8, 2011

Mom, Today would have been your 92nd birthday.Wishing we could have been spending it together, but I am thinking of you & missing you today & everyday that passes. LOVE YOU, Karly

Kelli Burnett

October 1, 2010

Only 5 months have gone by...seems like an eternity! I feel connected to you more now than I have in a long time. You continue to be present in my daily life, and there is nothing more I could be thanful for! I love you grandma. Thank you for everything...

Kelli Burnett

May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day grandma. I love you. :)

April 29, 2010

Mother, My favorite memories are of you & Kelli, whether it was helping her with her homework,going to her school functions, filling up her swimming pool with warm water when she was little,being brave enough to be the first person to ride with her when she got her license, not caring when she wanted to test her hair styles & makeup tips on you & many more wonderful & fun memories. I now know that it was YOU who gave her the strength to hold your hand through your last days.Rest comfortably, & thank you for giving us these & many other memories, you will be greatly missed.
Your daughter, Kathy

Tina Perez

April 28, 2010

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Sonnenberg family. I enjoyed the many visits with your mother. She was always very nice and had lots of stories to tell. I will miss her.

Liz Dickerson

April 28, 2010

My prayers & condolences are with the family.

William Johnson

April 28, 2010

Dear Bobbie
I'm sorry to hear about your mom and Chuck if you would like to talk please call me @219 816 0986
With deep sorrow
Bill Johnson

April 28, 2010

Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
Jose (US Steel) and Fifi Rivera

Kelli Burnett

April 28, 2010

Thank you grandma for all the memories. I see the next few days as a chance to celebrate your life, not mourn our loss. I am glad you are finally able to get the rest you deserve. Behave (you always told me that)! I love you...

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