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Roberta Edgington Obituary

ROBERTA RETTIG EDGINGTON WINFIELD, IN Roberta Rettig Edgington, of Winfield, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joel Dee Edgington; daughter, Deanna (Mike) Brown of Buffalo Grove, IL; sons: Joel Dee Jr. of Crown Point, IN, Robert (Kathy) of Lowell, IN, Michael (Judy) of Hebron, IN and John (Shelly) of Valparaiso, IN. She was the proud grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, and Julianna Brown, Marty, Krystal, Joey, Ryann (Brian) Courtney, Bobby (Amber), Nicole, Michelle, Kyle, Rudi and Adam Edgington, Valaria Nelson, Aryn Kooi and Jakob Vallee. Roberta was also blessed with two great-grandsons: Blake and Andrew Edgington. Also surviving is her sister, Gloria Pace; brothers: Herbert (Jackie), Donald and Frank Rettig; brothers- in-law: Charles (Lenora) and Leon (Bobbie) Edgington, Bill Alder and Harvey Roller. She was preceded in death by her parents: Wilbur and Margaret Rettig; sister, Sharon Alder; and brother, James Rettig. Funeral prayers will be said on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:15 AM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre (NOTE: NEW LOCATION-two blocks east of Broadway) at 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN with Fr. Pat Kalich and Fr. Derrick Dudash officiating. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point, IN. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Roberta's honor to St. Mary's Catholic School in Crown Point, IN. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.Geisen FuneralHome.com. For information, call 219-663-2500.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2009.

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Barbara Tazbir

November 13, 2009

So sorry to hear that Roberta passed.

She is remembered by me because she stands out as a caring person. When I was in the hospital, she sent me a get well card and that really lifted my spirits. She was a great secretary.

MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Barb (Master Gardener.)

Andrea Mathias

October 23, 2009

Marty & Bobby- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Georgia Keith

October 22, 2009

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Roberta. She was a very special gardening friend and will be missed by all who knew her. May you find comfort in your happiest memories and the knowledge that she was loved and respected by all her friends.

Michelle Anderson

October 22, 2009

Dear Ryann ~
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sharon Kansfield

October 22, 2009

Dee,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Berta was so strong and brave and always there for everyone. She'll always be in my thoughts. Take comfort in knowing she is home and pain-free.

Milton Hill

October 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty McKenzie

October 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sue & Cliff Lunkes

October 22, 2009

So sorry to hear this. Berta will be truly missed! The world is a better place because of beautiful people like her. She will have no more pain, and we pray the rest of you will be comforted by this.

Donald Saberniak

October 22, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tracy Schwier

October 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Berta was such a remarkable woman - she found good in everything and everyone. May Berta's peace bring your family peace.

Love, Tracy, Greg and Casey

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