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Darrell Navarro Obituary

DARRELL F. NAVARRO MUNSTER, IN Darrell F. Navarro, 66, of Munster, IN passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughters: Renee (Ron) LaBounty and Ashley (Matthew) Baugher; son, Brett (Lindsay) Navarro; grandchildren: Ian, Emma, Sadie, Brantley and Adeline; sister, Sandra Navarro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Adeline Navarro. Visitation will be Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Darrell was a graduate of Purdue University School of Engineering and a graduate of Morton High School Class of 1966, where he played on the 1965 State Champion Football team. He was employed at Nipsco for 42 years. Darrell was the Patriarch of his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2015.

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Wilma Wilson

March 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Kathy

January 26, 2015

Kathy and Family,
So sorry about Darrell, my deepest sympathy to you and the kids and grandkids, i worked with you at NIPSCO in the storeroom at Hammond, and then i knew Derrell here at Southlake...you have the kids to fall back on....take care of yourself now.......
JoEllen Sudac - Hammond, Indiana

Martin Popagain

January 26, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the Navarro family. Darrell was a great classmate. May God Bless you all..

January 25, 2015

Deepest condolences to Darrell's family and NIPSCO engineers. He was a friend to everyone and it was an honor and privilege to work with & learn from him.

Marty Darnell

January 25, 2015

Sandy my deepest sympathy

Bob & Libby Demencius

January 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Darrell. Although our mid life paths took us in different directions, we will always cherish the trips ( snowmobiling, boating, flying ) and great times we had together, Even the cigar smoking and an occasional libation. He will always be part of our memorable conversations. Never forgotten. Thanks for all the good times. -

January 25, 2015

Oh, to be young and reckless once again.
Until we meet again, our friend, may God
bless....

Darryl Navarro

January 25, 2015

January 25, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I worked with Darrell for many, many years at NIPSCO. He will be greatly missed. Dave and Joan Augustine

Mike Kingston

January 25, 2015

Kathy and kids, I am sorry to hear of Darrel's passing I got to know him a little after moving back here and was proud to know him especially in the way he has taken care of you Kathy.
He was a special man.

January 25, 2015

Dear Kathy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. Carl and Joanne Sharp and family.

John Gregor

January 25, 2015

Dear Kathy,
I am saddened to hear this news. While it has been a very long time, I have fond memories of Darrell (Nipsco softball, Purdue games, traveling to New Orleans). He was a wonderful guy. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

John Lesiowski

January 25, 2015

Dear Kathy and family,

We are so very sorry for your loss; Darrell was such an amazing friend and coworker for over 30 years. I will always think back fondly on the times we spent together, whether at NIPSCO or out celebrating... Darrell will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Unfortunately we will not be able to pay our respects in person due to being in Virginia. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

--John (and Nadine) Lesiowski

Diana Harvey

January 25, 2015

Thinking of you and your Family at this very difficult time

January 24, 2015

Kathy, Brett the entire Navarro Family: We are so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy, both of you were so kind to our family during our difficult times. I will never forget Darrell's generosity towards my boys. Darrell was nothing but loving and thoughtful to both Victor and Mario. It was a true honor to have known him. A big hug to all. Tim and Maria Peters

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy & family,
So shocked and sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Think of you often.
Peg & Ray Rygiel (Green Valley, AZ)

Alexander Sarafin

January 24, 2015

The Navarro Family,

I worked with Darrell for years at NIPSCO, and even sat two cubes down from him for a while. He was so enjoyable to work with, and we had so much fun together. May God grant him eternal life, and memories eternal.

Robert and :Linda Chorba

January 24, 2015

Kathy and family, We were so sad to hear of Darrell's passing. Bob have great memories of the "big state football team of 1965" with him.

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family
We are deeply sadden by Darrell's passing We extend our heart felt sympathy to you and your family
We will miss Darrell and his wonderful friendship we enjoyed over the many years we fished together Bud and Joe Artim

Ron Meseberg

January 24, 2015

Kathy, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of the family. Our prays and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Love from Reno, Ron & Peggy

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family,
Wayne and I were saddened to hear about your loss. Darrell was not only a co-worker but a good friend. He will be missed. And we will always remember the good times.

Love, Barb & Wayne Gallimore

jerry jones

January 24, 2015

Sorry for your loss

Billy Watson

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Darrell. He and I became friends while he worked at NIPSCO and we remained in contact after his retirement. Darrell was a great friend and I will truly miss him.

Steve and Karen Baut

January 24, 2015

Kathy and Family
May we express our deepest sympathy on your loss.We will always remember Darrell and Kathy and our ventures in the 70's and 80's.God Bless you and your family.

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy and family. So sorry to read about Darrell. Your family will be in our prayers to get you through this difficult time. Art and gail berquist mountain home arkansas

Bruce Thevenin

January 24, 2015

Kathy, I'm so sorry about the passing of Darrell. He was a great person and I am sure he was a great husband and father. Everyone at NIPSCO knew him as a great person. He was always very nice to me, and he had a great sense of humor. May the comforting arms of the Lord hold you and family in the days ahead.

January 24, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family our deepest symphanty goes out to you on your loss. Darrel was a great friend who we will miss.
Larry & Brenda Bogner

Nicki Lee

January 24, 2015

Kathy, so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family.

Gloria D. Alexanderson

January 23, 2015

Dear Kathy and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this trying time. We've known each other for over 40 years through NIPSCo. Celebrate his life. God be with you and yours.

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