James N. Kallen

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James Kallen Obituary

James N.Kallen Highland James N. Kallen, age 62, of Highland, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Ruth (nee Flaherty); sons: Robert (Cindy) Kallen and John (Marcy) Kallen; daughter, Kimberly (David) Modjeski; six grandchildren: Abby, Eric, Kaylie, Nicholas, Lindsay and Joshua. He is also survived by three sisters: Barbara (Robert) Holman of Manhatten, IL, Janet (John) Stogner of New York and Phyliss of Muncie, IN; four brothers: Jack Kallen, Gerald (Marilyn) Kallen of Muncie, Bruce Kallen of Indianapolis, IN and David Kallen of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Agnes Kallen Moir of Munster, IN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 11:30 AM at Kuiper Funeral Home with a 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Highland, with Father Edward Kennedy officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, June 23, 2006 from 2 to 8 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home,9039 Kleinman Road (2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, Indiana 46322. American Legion Post 180 will hold a service at 7:00 PM. Jim was a longtime resident of Highland, Indiana.He was a 1962 graduate of Hammond High School and attended Indiana University. Mr.Kallen served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and was involved with Highland Boys Baseball and Legion Baseball for many years.He was a member of the American Legion Post 180 in Highland. He was the owner of Kallen Installation Co., his carpet business for 37 years and was the best carpet man in the area. Jim was a devoted husband, loving father and adoring grandfather. He enjoyed boating, fishing, flying and spending time with his children.

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Published by The Times from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2006.

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Paul Chapin

June 25, 2006

You go through life with few good friends. Jim was a good friend. Jim was a man's man. Paul Chapin

Raymond & Jeanne Huber

June 24, 2006

Ruth and family

Our deepest sympathies to the Kallen Family.

RUDY will always be remembered.

David Opperman

June 24, 2006

It is with sad hearts that we offer our deepest condolences to the Kallen family. Mr. Kallen was a great man who was always there for us while growing up, whether it was a carptet job where we needed the money more than he needed the help or just taking the time to talk to us as if we were his own sons. I will always cherrish those times and I hope that one day I will become that type of father to my childrens friends.

With much love,

The Opperman Family

Virginia Cosgrove

June 23, 2006

Ruth,Bob,John and Kim

It was truly good to see you all today.You are all a part of my very best memories. I am so sad for your undeniable heartache, but know you have the peace of knowing what a truly special person "Rudy to me" is. May our God Bless You, and hold you in the palm of his hands.

Love, Virginia Cosgrove

Joseph Allegrette

June 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kallen family today. Uncle Jim had the most interesting life. His love for his children and his wife Ruth was evident in every breath he took. He supported the passions of his children by taking an active role in their upbringing and instilling his strength of character and lust for life in them.

When my father died, Uncle Jim went out of his way to make sure that my mother, his sister-in-law had what she needed. He would make trips to her home just to check on her citing he was in the area when he lived forty miles away.

While I was not close with him in adulthood, I look to his passion for life, love of his family and devotion to his wife Ruth as inspiration.

Rest in peace, Jim Kallen. Your humor and easy laugh will be missed. I picture you in heaven with my father taking every opportunity to poke fun at the Flaherty sisters and their unique application of the English language.

Sarah Svitko (Rich)

June 23, 2006

Kim and family,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God be with you and your family.

Sarah Svitko (Rich) and family

Michael Bigda

June 23, 2006

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Kallen Family. Mr. Kallen, as he will forever be known to me, was a very special person in my life. He taught me a great deal and I will use his teachings with my children, allowing his legacy to continue even outside of the family.

God Bless,

Jan Munster

June 23, 2006

David and I send our deepest sympathy to the entire Kallen family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Mc Leod family

June 23, 2006

Our sincere condolences to the Kallen family. Jim will be remembered as a good and caring man.

Nancy Sparks

June 22, 2006

Jim was a very wonderful man. Even though we hadn't seen him for several years, he holds a special place in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Ruth, Bobby, John and Kim.

From Bill, Nancy and the Northeast Aviation staff

Keith Iler

June 22, 2006

Words cannot express our deepest sorrow and remorse to everyone in the Kallen family. Mr. Kallen was a mentor, a leader, a coach, a boss, and a friend to me and our family. We miss him already.

Love the Ilers

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