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ALICE DARNELL Obituary

ALICE S. DARNELL (NEE PEIFER) SCHERERVILLE, IN Alice S. Darnell (nee Peifer) 68, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Friday Aug. 29, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bud; sons: Darren (Persa) Darnell of Hebron, Keith (Voskra) Darnell of Crown Point, and Shane (Christina) Darnell of Indianapolis; grandchildren: Payton, Alexandra, and Jacob; and brother, James Peifer. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Frances Peifer; and brother, Robert Peifer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 2, 2014 beginning with prayers at 10:00 a.m. at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 1 Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitations will be held Monday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Alice was a loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time with and caring for her grandchildren. She was an active lifelong member of St. Michael Church. She was a phlebotomist at St. Mary Hospital in Hobart before working at, and retiring from, the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Darnell enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Schererville Garden Club. Memorials given to the donor's charity of choice would be appreciated. www.fagen-miller.com

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Published by The Times from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2014.

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Maria Villegas

September 7, 2014

Dear Bud, and family,
My sincerest condolences. I just found out about Alice's passing. My prayers go out to you and the boys. I know she was your joy and love. She was the center of your family. May God bless you and your family. I wished I could have been there to personally express my condolences. your friend Maria

September 1, 2014

My best to you and your family Bud.You are all in our thoughts and prayers

The Joe Tomaszewski Family

Donny Schmidt

September 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss to all the Darnell family. I worked with Alice at the Crown Point Post Office and enjoyed the time that I knew her. With deepest sympathy.

September 1, 2014

Buddy, so sorry for your loss.Alice was a very special and loving person. May she rest in peace. Scoots

Jacqueline Wallace

September 1, 2014

We enjoyed knowing Alice so much in our Schererville Garden Club. She will be missed.

Arleen Duffy

September 1, 2014

The Schererville Garden Club is saddened to lose a dear member and friend. Alice brought a ray of sunshine to our group with her bright smile, and she scattered seeds of kindness that will bloom in our hearts forever.

lori

August 31, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4 : 8

Glenn and Janice Karczewski - Neighbors

August 31, 2014

With deepest Condolences.

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