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Martha Mansker Obituary

Martha E. Mansker, age 96, of Gary, Indiana passed away December 23, 2017. Martha retired from the Public Welfare Department in Gary, Indiana in 1984 and was a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church. She is survived by two sons Charles Mansker and Cecil Mansker, her sister Helen Cochran, grandchildren Marlene Mansker and Melissa Mansker, great grandchildren Justin Ellerby and Jasmine Mansker, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 12-8:00 pm at Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Prepass : Wednesday January 3, at 9:30 am with her home going service starting 11:00 am at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church 2425 West 19th Avenue Gary, Indiana. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park Hobart, Indiana.

Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 31, 2017.
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Charles and Cecil , it is with deep regret that upon hearing of the passing of your mother. I had no idea that she had passed but thought of her and Goggled her name since I had no idea where she was since she left the nursing home on 21st. St. Again I am truly sorry.

Bruce and Liz Theus

February 15, 2018

To Cecil and family. May the Lord strengthen you and give you peace in your time of sorrow. Praying for you all.
Rochelle Barber-Davis

Rochelle Davis

January 6, 2018

To Charles, Cecil, and the entire family of Martha Mansker;

Please accept our condolences.

Our families were members of St. Augustine's, and my brother & I were Acolytes with Charles.

Peace and blessings,

The Dunn Family, the late Rose & Archie; Anthony & Pamela Dunn & Family, and Michael Dunn.

Anthobny G (Tony) Dunn

January 5, 2018

Mansker family,
May God bless you with the comfort you need during this most difficult time.
We love you,
The Harris -Webb families

Larry and Linda Webb co-worker

January 4, 2018

Charles and Family,

You have my heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Mother, Mrs. Mansker. May the fund memories help sustain you in the months to come.

Your classmate,

Daisy Richmond Curtis

January 4, 2018

We are sorrow for your loss. Please accept our condolences and heartfelt sympathy.

Keith & Charmaine Allen

January 4, 2018

Cecil,
My condolences to you and your family,

Ellen Patton ~Carter

January 4, 2018

May the Lord grant this family comfort and peace in this time of loss.

Anonymous

January 3, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lovie Warren

January 3, 2018

Condolences from mine to yours at this time. Praying the family have continued strength. Take care.

Acquanetta Rogers-McKinney & Family

January 2, 2018

I will miss you so much!

Stephaine Elaine Williams/Armstrong

December 31, 2017

You have our deepest sympathy in the death but heavens gain of your beloved mother. Mrs Mansker and i worked at Dcfs for many years. She was also instrumental in uniting us with our nephew. I never saw her with out a smile on her face or a good word for someone. I pray God brings you strength in the days ahead. A Mother's love is forever.

Myrtle Mateen

December 31, 2017

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