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Dolores Hughes Obituary
Dolores Hughes, 87, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 of natural causes. She was born August 12, 1932 in East Chicago, IN (Harbor) to the late Jenny Brezinski and Joseph Luptak.
She is survived by eight children: Regina (Robert) Rios, Regis (Diane) Kennedy, Bridie (John) Jurasevich, Sheila Kennedy, Kitty (Rick) Dominguez, Steven (Amie) Kennedy, Johnna (David) Serrano and John Hughes. Dolly loves all 13 of her grandchildren: Tara and Gina, Robert, Erin and Ryan, Johnny, Brandon and Bridie Lauren, Keira, Kelly and Caitlin, Julie and Joanna; brother, Jim Poninski and sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Muschelewicz; nieces and nephews: Ken, Laura, Ann Marie and David. Mom had many aunts and uncles whom she adored: Stanley, Joey, Stevie, Victor, Petie, Martin and George, Lottie, Josie, Helen, Sophie and Marie. Preceded in death by her son, Denis Kennedy; first husband, Regis Kennedy; second husband, John Hughes; and step-father, Tony Poninski.
Wherever you are this Christmas say a prayer for Dolores as the Lord welcomes her home. Any donations make to Jesus and be kind.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Hughes
Ann Marie Banfield
December 29, 2019
Aunt Dolly,
You were the kind of aunt every child should have. Fun, nice and I always looked forward to visiting you, uncle John and ALL of my cousins.
I will have those wonderful memories to think about. For that, I am truly blessed to have had you in my life.
To my cousins, I send my most sincere condolences. May she now rest in eternal peace!
Kimber Brownlee
December 28, 2019
Blessings With Jesus now❤
Richard Dominguez
December 28, 2019
Dolores,I will never for get when you though that I was just some one who just walked in ;And you said to me to just sit there;and I will give you some soup; I'M SOO VERY SAD...Your Mom passed away;I know envision your Mom walking in heaven and everyone welcoming her !Amen! We know have another Angel' Watching over 'US'...
December 27, 2019
My sympathy to you all. I often think of good times we had back in 1950's and 60's in Sunnyside and then on Euclid St. My mom, Mary, and Dollie were good friends as were Regina and I. Good memories of your mom's sweet smile and soft voice. Those memories live on in all. Nancy Priest Dilling
Lorraine Hatala
December 26, 2019
From our family to yours, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Dolly and her family. Sorry for your loss.
Joanna Serrano
December 26, 2019
I love you so much with all my heart and remember you all the days when you made delicious dinners for the holidays and when we used to plant beautiful flowers in the garden together. You are beautiful Grandma. Love Joanna Serrano
Kitty Kennedy
December 26, 2019
I am so thankful for being bessed with you as my Mom. Your love and kindness will forever be in my heart.
Dawn Hilbrich (Coddington)
December 26, 2019
Rest in Peace Godmother. I remember so many fun times at the house in East Chicago. Deepest sympathy to the Kennedy/Hughes family.
December 26, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May God bless and comfort all during this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Rada Indjich
John Hughes
December 25, 2019
In honor of my mom who would have lit a candle for Jesus on his birthday. Merry Christmas
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