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John Ashenbaugh Obituary

JOHN R. ASHENBAUGH GRIFFITH, IN
John R. Ashenbaugh, age 77, of Griffith, passed away August 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife: Madelon (nee Graves) of 55 years; two sons: John (Shelly) Ashenbaugh of Griffith and Frank (Terri) Ashenbaugh of Griffith; daughter: Linda (Ross) Regan of Hessville; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Sandy (Jerry) Michalak of Crown Point and Nina(Ralph) Meyers of Florida. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Andrea, parents: John and Mildred , sister: Harriet, and Brother: Frank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 9:30 AM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd.(2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, Indiana, with Randy Harrison, Minister, officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, August 25, 2008 from 3-8 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home. John was retired from John's Barber Shop in East Chicago. He was a veteran of the US Marines, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 66 of Griffith, who will hold services at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening. Please omit flowers.

Published by The Times from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2008.
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Sandy & Family,

Please accept my condolances on the passing of your loved one.

Danette Popa-Schau

August 27, 2008

Hi, I am Elza Short's daughter, Phyllis.I don't remember John but do remember Aunt Mildred, you have my deepest sympathy. My father would be a cousin to John.

God Bless, Phyllis

Phyllis Homa

August 26, 2008

Growing up on Olcott Avenue in East Chicago, I hung out with Mr. Ashenbaugh's sons - John & Frank.

My sincerest condolences to them, and the entire Ashenbaugh Family.

Mike Dosen

August 26, 2008

John was my dad's cousin (Elza Short). I remember visiting him when I was a child. His family has my sympathy. Karen Short Smith

Karen Smith

August 25, 2008

John,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carole Tucak

August 25, 2008

Grandpa we love you and will miss you always and forever.
Love,
Melissa, Joel,Ricardo,and Alex.
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Melissa Guardiola

August 24, 2008

please except my sympathy. if you need to talk please call me I do understand. marilyn walters eberle

marilyn eberle

August 24, 2008

to the ashenbaugh family from a old olcott neighbor john cut my hair as a child in ec he was proud to be a marine proud to have been a rough rider he was like another uncle to me he will be in my prayers aiways tj

thomas jayjack

August 24, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Ours prayers are with you.

Much love,

Dorothy (Heller) Boyer

August 24, 2008

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