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Allen Hatch Obituary
Allen V. Hatch, Jr., age 60, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathleen (nee Major); brother, Henry Hatch of Crown Point; sisters: Frances Hatch of AR and Kim Holmes of Rensselaer, IN; special caregivers: Susie Baker and Kim Coleman; many nieces and nephews; and special buddies: Zoey and Indy. Preceded in death by his mother, Betty; father, Allen; and brother, Eugene. Allen was a retired Sergeant on the Lake County Police Department. He was a member and past president for three years of F.O.P. Chris Anton Lodge #125. Allen was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1969, and attended Indiana University Northwest and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). He unselfishly discontinued taking his own multiple sclerosis medications for two years in order to participate in the testing of a new drug for the treatment of MS, hoping to help find a cure for other MS sufferers. Allen loved his Rottweilers and John Wayne. Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr. (located on St. Rd. 55 south of St. Rd. 231), Crown Point on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel and 10:00 a.m. from Divine Providence Polish National Catholic Church (269 West 57th Avenue, Merrillville) with Rev. Edward Meus officiating. At rest St. Michael Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Hammond. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com
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paul hernandez
July 11, 2011
kathy, you and Al are super people that I am proud to have had the pleasure of knowing. I am sorry I didn't stay in touch as I know I should have but I did think of you both, often.May God comfort you in your time of trying to understand why.
Gregory Bailey
July 8, 2011
My sincere condolences to Allen's family. I have known Allen since Webster School. We did alot of bike riding back then. He was one of my best friends during the Webster School days.
Joyce Lara (Pederson)
July 7, 2011
My sincere condolences to Allen's family and friends. I was also a classmate of Allen's and have fond memories of a kind and funny guy. I am not surprised at all to know how giving he was.
Mary Kaminski-Huff
July 6, 2011
Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. My memories of you and Al go back to our talks during our daily long train rides to Chicago....you have my deepest sympathy.
Ken Hielscher
July 6, 2011
I grew up with Allen at Webster School in Glen Park.
I remember Allen as a togh guy type, but a boy with a good heart
Roy Hielscher
Mike Milich
July 5, 2011
I would like to express my condolences to you and your loved ones. I went to high school with Al and he was a good friend. As many of us went different paths I still bumped into him now and then always fond memories of the old days.I am out of the country at this time our I would personally epress my sympathy. I know he is at rest now. Agian my condolences to you and May God Bless His Soul His Was A Good One. Mike Milich
July 5, 2011
Kathy,
You have our deepest sympathy.
Chris, Robin, Shelley and Joe
M. A. Dilts & Associates, Inc.
wally derose
July 5, 2011
Our condolences and prayers to Kathy. Al was a great guy, dedicated police officer and all around decent person.I have fond memories of our time together in karate, serving serving warrants, social get togethers, and playing with our dogs. He is at peace with the angels in heaven.
Audrey Rice(Dybas)
July 4, 2011
I went to school with Al and always remember him as a very kind person. My deepest sympathy to the family.
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