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Maureen Cates Obituary

Maureen Jean, nee Goes, Tucker Cates, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Highland, IN, and Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Maureen is survived by her loving husband Lee "Mick" Cates; sons, Ron and Michael (Kim) Tucker; daughter-in-law, Sandra Tucker (late Daniel); Mick's daughter, Kris (Corey) Springman; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Luke) Tipton, and Melissa, Timothy, Aaron, Matthew and Joshua Tucker; great-grandson, Jude Tipton; sister, Mary (Joe) Nicoletto; brothers, Ken (Sharon), John(Jeanne), and George (Jackie) Goes; numerous nieces and nephews. Maureen was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Tucker; son, Daniel Tucker; brother, Ray Goes. Visitation at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN, on Friday, April 30, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 9:15 at the funeral home, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 321 East Joliet St., Crown Point, IN. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point. Memorial contributions may be made in Maureen's memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or to the family for a fund to build a park bench in her memory on the Crown Point extension of our local rail trail.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 30, 2010.

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Michelle

May 3, 2010

Aunt Maureen you are terribly missed!

Marianne Strnad

April 30, 2010

Maureen was a great lady, she will be terribly missed in the family. She was one of my many "rocks" when my folks passed away, holding me together with her kindness and good humor. I am relieved that she is no longer in pain, nothing in this world can touch her now. What a tough lady she was! Heaven just became a much better place. We love & miss you Maureen; enjoy your much-deserved eternal reward!

Olive Falsey

April 30, 2010

I met Maureen in 1994 when she hired me for a position in the office she worked in as an Office Mananger.She became more than an Office Mananger to me she became a friend helping me out with my wedding plans when I got married and us helping her out with her wedding to Mick. I had great times working with her and she will be deeply missed.My condolences to all of the family and I will keep you in my prayers.

Jan Watson

April 30, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. I knew her through her son Dan whom I enjoyed working with at the Highland Post Office and whom I still often think of. My condolences to all of the family and prayers to God for comfort.

Vince Flannery

April 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sadness. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God bless the soul of Mrs. Tucker, and your entire family.

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