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Alice Straka Obituary

Alice M. Straka (nee Golden) Hammond Alice M. Straka (nee Golden), age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Survived by two daughters: Susan Straka of Indianapolis and Paula (Michael) McNerlin of Hammond; son, Ron P. (Patricia) Straka of Munster; two grandchildren: Kaitlin and Michael McNerlin of Hammond; brother, John Golden of Hegewisch; two sisters: Marie Urbanik and Dorothy Coppage, both of Whiting and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Paul Straka, Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. directly at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 6605 Kentucky Ave., Hammond with Rev. Stephen Kosinski officiating. Burial Catholic Cemeteries, Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 Virgil Huber, 7051 Kennedy, Ave., Hammond, IN. Mrs. Straka was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Church of Hessville. She enjoyed cooking European dishes, gardening, her grandchildren and was an avid White Sox fan. A prayer service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in her loving memory to the Gibault Boys Home, 6301 S. U.S. Hwy. 41, P.O. Box 2316, Terre Haute, IN 47802-0316.

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Published by The Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2005.

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