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BARBARA ANTHONY Obituary

Barbara A. Anthony (nee Vanek) MUNSTER, IN- Barbara A. "Barbie" Anthony (nee Vanek), 62, of Munster, IN, passed away suddenly and peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She is survived by her three children: T.J. (Kelli) Anthony, J.E. (Kelly) Anthony, and Ginger Anthony; three grandchildren: Jude Anthony, Zelda Anthony, and Caroline Anthony; mother: Frances (late Joseph) Vanek; one brother: Robert (Christine) Vanek; three sisters: Sheila Vanek, Gloria (John) Maricich, and Mary Vanek; many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law: Keith (Jackie) Anthony; sister-in-law: Kathy (late Bernard "Tony") Anthony; preceded in death by her husband: Larry D. Anthony, and her father: Joseph J. Vanek. Barbie was co-owner of Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Homes in Munster and Hammond, proudly serving the community for nearly 40 years. She was a member and past President of Tri Kappa - Gamma Nu Chapter of Hammond. Honoring her wishes, a private cremation took place. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in her name to SHARE Foundation, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371-0400, or a charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements by ANTHONY & DZIADOWICZ FUNERAL HOME, Munster, IN.

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Published by The Times on Mar. 25, 2018.

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Renee Larson

December 30, 2018

My Barbie. i know you are looking out for Chris and I. We miss you dearly, tell Larry hey I think of you every day. Rest in peace but know so many people grew learned loved because you were our Barbie. I have moved on. You would be proud of both of us. Thank you forever for your beautiful soul. I know its been since March. But i want to express my gratitude and love now yesterday and until i die. I miss you. Im doing great CPS doing great. Took a while but we moved on. I don't know why i felt the urge to say what I have I just know you will always be our protector. I love you Barbie. You will forever be remembered as a gift to all that knew you.

December 29, 2018

My Barbie Happy Birthday So many years So many laughs and hardships we can only understand After 23 years of funeral service with you and Larry, you were the best. You left us with no warning. Your pain was inside. All the days you spent taking care of others...Anyway i still have your este lauder. I'm doing good i know you watch over me You would laugh and be proud.As you made me the woman i became You helped me raise my son who will never forget your love and guidance. Thank you for being my mom Thank you for giving my son hope and love we miss you We are on are way. I know you are smiling. Tell Larry i will walk out if he is Larry Miss you a bunch, Your buddy forever YOU NEVER COMPLAINED NIGHT

Renee Larson

July 4, 2018

My beautiful Barbie. No one will ever know the relationship we shared. We cried together we worked side by side. She was my mom,my best friend. Fourth of July was tough. I miss you my dear friend. Chris cries often for our loss. Everyone has had a loss. I can't drive by funeral home as it hurts too bad. Rest In Peace my dear friend, Mom and the woman that made me who I am today. I adore you. Sleep well. See you along the way.

Renée

Yolanda Potapowicz-Hill

May 24, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Anthony Family.
I was shocked to hear of Barb's passing.
Losing her so soon after Larry made it even more difficult to grasp mentally. Barb & I had some good laughs every time we would see each other. We graduated in the Class of 1973 together from Clark High School & would reminisce about the Pioneer days & whatever else came up. Barb was truly an awesome, kind & beautiful person. She will be greatly missed.

Patricia and James Piekarczyk

April 7, 2018

The Anthony Family, Jim and I want to express our condolences. It was such a shock and we will miss her. I am happy to have met her mother, Frances, by chance. It was a lovely visit. God bless all of you. Take care as you move on.

Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne

April 2, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Losing Barb so soon after Larry makes it even more difficult to comprehend.

Carole Orosco-Mackey (Turner)

March 28, 2018

To the Anthony Family,

Barbara, "Barbie", was a big part of, not only my life, but also my mom's, Emily Orosco's, life and passing, from the time that my mom had drove her children on the school bus all the way to making sure that my mom's funeral arrangements at her funeral home were exactly what my mom always told me that she wanted. Barbara made things so comfortable for me at a time in my, and my family's lives that would have been so trying on most others. She shared with me memories of my mom that I always used to hear my mom talk about. My son, Jason Turner, grew up with Ginger and Barb was always a beacon of light that this world needed. So, to the Anthony Family, I send my family's deepest and most sincerest condolences for your loss. I just wanted you to know what she told me when my mom passed away in November of 2016, and that was, my mom's body may be gone from the earth, but she would always be with us in different ways. I cannot tell you how much she was right. So, please know that Barb will always be with her family members here on earth. I'm so sorry to hear that she had passed away so young, and so beautiful. She will truly be missed!

SHERMAN Banks

March 27, 2018

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

March 26, 2018

To Auntie Francie, Gloria, Sheila, and Mary, and the rest of your family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Barb. She and Jack are trading stories as we speak! Love you all, Kathleen Vanek

Audrey Samara

March 26, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to all of Barb's family, especially her children, T.J., J.E. and Ginger. Her smile, humor, enthusiasm, and friendship during the years we raised our children together will not be forgotten. She made long lasting and important contributions to the area through her work in Tri Kappa, and touched so many lives. Our family was blessed to know her.

March 25, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the Anthony family. Many fond memories. May she rest in peace Love, the Maginot and Meyer Families

Belinda Del Muro

March 25, 2018

We were so blessed to know Barbie. Our kids went to school together. We were room mom's, baseball mom's, etc. We we went trick-or-treating and shared great times with our kids. Barbie and Larry also took care of our son Jason's funeral arrangements. I just can't believe she's gone.

Doris Mack

March 25, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Anthony family. Barb was a wonderful woman -- many fond memories of working with her at Munster baseball games. Bless you all at this difficult time. She will be missed

March 25, 2018

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER LOVED ONES. BARB WAS SO THOUGHTFUL AND KIND WHEN WE NEEDED HER. OUR FAMILIES WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL. REST IN PEACE BARB.

Lynn Wright-Kizer

March 25, 2018

Sending sympathy to the family.

Fred G Rich

March 25, 2018

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Mathew 5:4

Timothy Maruszczak & Diane Bragiel

March 25, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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