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Zac Shinneman Obituary
Zac Shinneman, age 23 of Hobart, passed away on March 20, 2010 in Kileen, TX. He was born on September 27, 1986 in Hobart, the son of Curt Shinneman and Barb LeRose. Zac was serving in the United States Army at Fort Hood. He attended Hobart High School prior to proudly joining the Army. Zac is survived by his father and stepmother: Curt and Melissa (McCabe) Shinneman; mother, Barb LeRose of Valparaiso; two brothers: Charlie Shinneman of Hobart and Brendan Gornick of Valparaiso. He also leaves behind Jessica (nee Nunley) Shinneman, wife; paternal grandparents: Don and Dee Shinneman of Hobart; maternal grandmother, Saundra LeRose of Portage; great grandmother, Vera Lowman; step grandfather, Jerry McCabe of Michigan; step grandmother, Mary Ann McCabe of Iowa; and step great grandfather, Gerald Walter. He also leaves behind numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and countless close friends. Zac was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Victor LeRose; uncle, Tony LeRose; great grandfather, Vance Lowman; and great grandfather Lester "Paw" Shinneman. Zac graduated from boot camp at Fort Benning on August 3, 2007 and was then deployed to South Korea for one year. After service in South Korea, Zac volunteered to serve in Iraq for a year. He was then stationed at Fort Hood. Zac was best known by all those who loved him for his contagious laugh, unpredictable sense of humor, the twinkle in his gorgeous blue eyes and his ability to make friends easily wherever he went. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Lionel Young officiating and will be followed by a Military Honors service. Zac's family asks that friends consider memorial contributions to "Soldiers Angels" online at www.soldiersangels.org or by mail to 1792 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Joshua Bailey
June 27, 2024
Zac, I just want to say that even tho it´s been this many years since you´ve been gone, you are still remembered and thought about, I´ll always remember you as one of my truly best friends, I´ll never forget the good times and always remember the great person you were and the memories you are apart of for me. Till we meet again.....I love you bro.
Josh Bailey
Clara McGee Vinzant
March 31, 2010
Dear Barb,
There is no greater love than a mothers. May the Lord guide you and keep you in his arms until you gently push through with your ready release.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in so many peoples thoughts and prayers! May God bless you and comfort you and your family at this time of loss! Love you;
March 30, 2010
Curt, Melissa, Barb and family,
I was so saddened to learn about the loss of your son Zac. I am sure he was a wonderful son that you were very proud of. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Michael Salmi & Family
Crown Point, IN
March 29, 2010
Don and Dee,
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pat and Carol Doyle
Largo, Florida
Kerri Horton
March 28, 2010
To hear of Zac's passing made many thoughts from the past run through my mind. Zac was an out going person that would always stand up for what he believed in. My thoughts and prayers are with all. RIP Zac!
Pete & Lois Prezny
March 28, 2010
Dear Curt, Don and Dee,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Zac. It is never easy to go on with our lives with such a loss of losing our loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
March 27, 2010
Curt, Don & Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Son, Zac.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all, during this difficult time.
God Bless
Bob Sass & Family
Michigan City, IN
March 27, 2010
Curt, Melissa, Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless you and comfort you and your family at this time of loss!
Love you,
Tim & Rhonda (Somerville) Miller
Paul Ryan
Brandon & Erin
sharon schrum
March 27, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Zac's passing. I did not know your loved one but I am from the Fort Hood area and as always we take great pride in all of our military personnel. I am certain he was a fine soldiger and person. May he rest in peace and may the war end soon.
Karen Skundrich
March 27, 2010
Charlie I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and let GOD comfort you now and forever. Karen
natalie solomon
March 27, 2010
Our hearts ache for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rhiannon Replin
March 26, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sandy Such-Replin
March 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
matthew haynes
March 26, 2010
I love you bro. You were more than just a neighborhood friend growing up, you were another little brother to me. The 4 of us were like one big family, and we always will be. Thanks for all the memories. I love you, and I'll see you soon...
Karen Hutchens, Oglesby, Long
March 26, 2010
You will be remembered always Zac. May God bless and keep all those who love him and may you all find peace in your time of sorrow.
TAMMY SEBBEN
March 26, 2010
WE ARE SO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF SOMEONE SO SPECIAL. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW. HE WILL BE MISSED
RICH AND TAMMY SEBBEN
Cindy
March 26, 2010
Please accept my sympathies. Thank you for keeping us safe. You will always be remembered and I will be eternally grateful to you.
Susan Kelly
March 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Susan Kelly and Eric Rogers
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