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Norma Jean Dickinson
PORTAGE, IN - Norma Jean Dickinson age 86 of Portage, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She is survived by her children Angelo (Joyce) Rosaschi Jr., John (Sue) Rosaschi, Ricky (Susan) Rosaschi, Cheryl Gibson, Raymond Rosaschi, and Jeannie (Peter) Webster; grandchildren Lisa, Dannielle, Angela Joy, Jonathon, Bobby, Crystal,Jason, Melissa, Melanie, Tina, Sebrina, Eric, Ethan, Sarah, Justin, Meagan, Jeannie, Gavin, and Natalie; 35 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren with one more on the way; brothers Wayne (Bedie) Sandefur and Don (late Janice) Sandefur, and by her numerous nieces and nephews.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Lauristene Sandefur; step father Strother Lee Townsend; daughter Pam; granddaughters Sherry Lynn Averette and Madalin Rosaschi; and by her brothers Curtis, Charles, and Bobby Sandefur.
Funeral services will be held on Friday March 22, 1019 at 10:00 a.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN.
Friends may meet with the family on Thursday March 21, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith, IN.
Norma was formerly employed by American Maize (Cargil) in Hammond, IN. She loved dancing, playing BINGO, and going to the Boats.
For information, please call WHITE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Morey Johnson
March 22, 2019
Jeannie so sorry to hear of your mother passing I remember meeting her at the restaurant in wheatfield when shelly was here. I pray will give u comfort in your time of need
Michele Foust
March 21, 2019
What a beautiful delightful human being. Always smiling and laughing since Ive known her. She didnt have a care in the world. She was an angel on earth. She touched my soul and Im moved by knowing her. God bless the family and my best friend for losing such a wonderful mom. Love to you all.
March 20, 2019
Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to your family, my prayers are for all of you. Kathleen Vanek
MC
March 20, 2019
Loosing a loved one is never easy, but our God promises to give us strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Isaiah 40: 29, 41:10,13
Mike Irvine
March 20, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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