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Amelia Castaneda Obituary

AMELIA CASTANEDA "AMY" HIGHLAND, IN Amelia Castaneda, age 73, of Highland, formerly of South Deering, Chicago, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by children: Roman John (Maria) of Chicago, Elizabeth Ann (Gerardo) Rosado of East Chicago, Alice Irene (fiance John Chapski) of Highland, and Robert Joseph (Suzanne) of Dyer; grandchildren: Michael, Gerardo Jr., Christopher, Alexander, Matthew, Salina, Leilani, Alexandra, Maritza, and Roman IV; great grandchildren: Christopher Jr., Jakob, Victoria, Catherine, Roman, and Deangelo; sisters: Margaret (late Jessie) Ramirez of the East Side and Guadalupe (Marcel) Nowakowski of the East Side; brothers: Rogelio (Tillie) Medina of East Chicago, and Gilbert (Vicenta) Medina of the East Side; sister-in-law, Mary (late Javier) Alvarez of Las Vegas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and furry friends. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roman; one brother; and brother-in-law, John Rodriguez. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 7113 Columbia Ave., Hammond with Fr. Richard Orlinski officiating. Amelia will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. At rest Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Friends may call on the family Monday May 9, 2011 from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy) Scherer- ville. Prayer service 3:00 PM Monday. Amelia was a longtime area resident and member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. She was a former Choir member at St. Kevin's Catholic Church. Amelia was devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She was a homemaker who loved to sew, garden and cook for her family.

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Published by The Times from May 8 to May 9, 2011.

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Lisa Spremo

May 12, 2011

Auntie Amy will be missed so much by our family.
We know that she is happy to be with
Uncle Roman & they are both at peace.
God bless you all and we will keep you all in our prayers.
Much love always,
Danny & Lisa Spremo

Diana Illyas

May 9, 2011

Aunty Amy will be dearly missed. Every time we were with her, her smile and laughter were always contagious. May many wonderful and loving memories comfort you all during this time.

With love,

Diana, Ali, & Michael

Flo Omasta

May 9, 2011

Dear Castaneda Family:
May the many memories you share with family and friends bring warmth, comfort and peace to your heart.

Gods blessing to you all.Flo

Margaret Tomich

May 8, 2011

Dear Family –
I was so sorry to read of Amelia passing my condolence to her family. Amelia along with her husband Roman and his family were one of the nicest families who lived in South Deering on Calhoun Avenue and were devoted members of St. Kevin’s Church.

Margaret (Pesut) Tomich – Bowen classmate 1955 formerly of South Deering and St Kevin’s Parish.

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