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Michael Brakebill Obituary

MICHAEL D. BRAKEBILL SCHERERVILLE, IN Michael D. Brakebill, age 75 of Schererville, passed away October 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; three children: Linda (Joe) Maliziola, Mike Brakebill, Jr. and Ed (Melissa) Brakebill; nine grandchildren: Nick (Tamara) Brakebill, Danny, Matt, Alex, Traci, Holly, Charlie, Jacob and Sammy; one nephew, Tom Tataren. Preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Burke; two brothers: Jack and Bill; and one sister, Betty. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN with Rev. Charles W. Niblick officiating. Entombment Memory Lane Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Michael worked for Local 597 Pipe Fitters for 44 years. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2009.

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October 23, 2009

Bernice & Family I am so sorry about Mike and shocked. I wanted so to attend the wake but I have been DOWN with a cold & cough. I would like to visit you.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY Pat Beilfuss

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