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Bernadine DuPree Obituary

Bernadine A. DuPree (nee Shakes) Fort Worth, TX/ East Chicago Bernadine A. DuPree (nee Shakes), age 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of East Chicago, IN, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005. Survived by her husband, Daniel DuPree of Fort Worth, TX; two daughters: Angela Dorsett and Melissa Dorsett and her partner, Andrea Huskey, both of Fort Worth, TX; three grandchildren: Jeremy, Jamie and Carissa; mother, Stella Shakes (nee Sajdyk) of East Chicago, IN; and brother, Leonard (Sonny) Shakes of East Chicago, IN; best friend, Lily Stetler of Fort Worth, TX; numerous other family members and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Leonard Shakes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lesniak Funeral Home, 4918 Magoun Avenue, East Chicago, IN and a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Stanislaus Church with Msgr. John J.Siekierski officiating. Entombment St. John St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends may call at the Lesniak Funeral Home for visitation on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Mrs. DuPree was a longtime resident of the East Chicago/Hammond area. She was a dear friend and will be missed by all.

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Published by The Times from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Carolyn (Bazan) High

June 4, 2005

I was saddened to learn about Bernie. We grew up together, as well as our mothers. Bernadine was such an inspiration to all of us. I've often thought of her and her family as the years sped by. Bernie's family has my deepest sympathy and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.

thomas jayjack

June 3, 2005

my prayers are with the shakes family god bless tj

Dennis & Vicki Wells

June 2, 2005

My wife, Vicki and I extend our sincere sympathies to Bernie's family. I haven't seen Bernie for many years but I have pleasant memories of our youthful, fun times long ago in East Chicago. A fond farewell Bernie, I will always remember and miss you.

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stacy simko shay

May 31, 2005

No words could ever express how sorry I am to hear of Bernie's passing. My heart sincerely goes out to her family, especially to Danny, Missy, and Angie. I have so many wonderful memories of her and will always keep them very close. She saw my sister & I grow from babies to adults. And I saw her as an angel that was invinsible. She was so honest, caring, kind and more forgiving than most of us could ever be. She was like a second mother to me. She and Danny took me in out of high school to help me through my "what do I want to be when I grow up" phase. I can't even tell you all the lessons I learned from the both of them.

Here's to you Bernie....Here's to the Dallas Cowboys, Spades, Margaritaville, Jeopardy, Coors Light, the Polka, and Englebert Humperdink! I will miss you terribly! I love you forever!

Stacy Shay

(Jack & Sandi Simko's Daughter)

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