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Louise Thurman Obituary

Louise Thurman age 80, a Gary resident and former resident of Chicago, IL. passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Northlake. She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 son Angelo Thurman and 2 sisters and four brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories 6 children Ledell (Pamela) Thurman, Billy Thurman, Denita Smith, Lorenzo (Sheila) Thurman, Marvin Thurman and Vincent Thurman; 8 grandchildren Demetrius Shepherd, Katrice Thurman, Marque Thurman, Marvin Thurman Jr., Angelo Thurman, Vanessa Bell, Sherita Manna and Jovette (Calvin) Whitley and great-grandchildren; siblings Robert (Willie) Hubbard Sr. and Pearl Mae (Robert) Broome and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 W. 11th Ave. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2016.

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I miss my mom continue to watch over us I Love you

Denita Smith

April 19, 2019

Lorenzo Thurman

April 18, 2019

3 years have gone by today and she is forever missed. May she continue to RIP till we meet again.

Mom's 80th Birthday Celebration

July 17, 2016

Lorenzo Thurman

May 1, 2016

Momma April 18,2016 you drew your
last breath. Now with heavy hearts it's time for your children to lay you to rest. Rest on dear momma go on get your rest, you're a child of God and He knows what's best. A day is coming and yes its approaching fast, when all of God's children will say our Savior Christ Jesus, we meet at last, until that day when the trumpet sounds. Rest on dear momma rest on, until we, meet again. Go on get your rest.

Denita Smith

April 26, 2016

I love you mom and miss you,rest in peace.

Lorenzo Thurman

April 22, 2016

Jackie Savage-Boone

April 22, 2016

The Savage family will like to offer condolences to the Thurman family for the loss of your beautiful mom, Louise. I have fun memories of our growing up together in 862 as an extended family. I am so glad I got a chance to talk with her this summer at the jazz fest in Seward Park. We will keep all of you up in prayer.

Love You Jackie Savage Boone and family

Jackie Boone

April 22, 2016

The Savage family would like to offer our condolences to the Thurman family for the lost of their beautiful mom. What a great memory of the days in 862, watching us grow up together as an extended family. we too will keep all of you up in prayer. I am glad I got a chance to see her this past summer at the jazz fest in Seward Park.

Love you all, Jackie Savage Boone and family

Joyniece Porter

April 22, 2016

My family and I would like to send special prayer and extra love to the Thurman Family at this time of loss. May God continue to bless you and keep you in his arms safe. Much love.

Janis Grant ELITE LADIES

April 21, 2016

To the family, we know your loss is deep, and your sorrow is great, but we want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that this loss is Heaven's Gain.

Humbly yours,

THE ELITE LADIES
Past & Present
ESBL EMPLOYEES

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