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Florence Maginot Obituary

FLORENCE E. MAGINOT "BETTY" MERRILLVILLE, IN Florence Elizabeth Maginot, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She is survived by her loving children: Rev. Michael Maginot, David (Dorothy) Maginot of Merrillville, IN, Lawrence (Chimgee) Maginot of Merrillville, IN, Rose (Tom) Ross of Highland, IN, Lois (Tony) VanGorp of Demotte, IN and Jayne (Carrie) Maginot of New York City, NY; grandchildren: Zachary DeRolf, Amanda DeRolf, Rev. Benjamin Ross, Angela (David) Hughes, Jennifer Ross, Robert Ross, Theresa Ross, Bill Ross, Rachel Ross, Munkhdul Maginot, and Anna Maginot; great grandchildren: Evelyn and Christopher Hughes; one brother, Robert (Martha) Dawson of Phoenix AZ. Preceded in death by her husbands: Leonard Maginot and Leonard Borter. Betty was a member of St. Andrew's and St. Stephen's Church in Merrillville, IN. She volunteered her time to Meals on Wheels of NWI. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with 9:15 a.m prayers from Rendina Funeral Home (5100 Cleveland St. Merrillville, IN) to St. Stephen's Church (5920 Waite Street, Merrillville, IN), for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Rendina Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call 219-980-1141.

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Published by The Times on Apr. 29, 2014.

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Karen M Dawson

May 20, 2014

Florence Elizabeth "Betty" Maginot. They don't make them like her anymore. Her infectious laughter and cheerful nature has always brought joy to everyone's lives. We know you miss her terribly, and we miss her just as much. We will continue to honor her memory and have you in all our prayers. Please remember us if you need anything. You are not alone. We are with you.

Jim Jannasch

May 5, 2014

To the Maginot family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember her during my high school years when I used to visit. I am sure she will be missed. Jim Jannasch

Sharon Krueger

April 30, 2014

May you be comforted during your time of great loss. My heart goes out to each of you, and I will keep you in my prayers.

Love,

Sharon (Dawson) Krueger

Kathy Dawson

April 30, 2014

Dear Cousins,
Aunt Betty, the light of anyone's life she touched. Her joy, her laugh, her outlook on life will always be remembered. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow, your celebration of her life, your memories, your loss. Love you guys.

Ethel Gregory

April 29, 2014

Mike, David, Rose Ann, Lois, & Jayne-
Tony left me a message this evening to tell me about your Mom (our "Aunt Betty"). I am very sad to hear of her passing. As cousins, we all spent a lot of good family times together growing up. Your Mom's laugh was always contagious! Regretfully, I have a function at my university that I am chairing tomorrow, so I will not be able to attend your Mom's funeral in the morning. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and comfort you all at this time of loss. Love, your cousin Ethel

Denny and Linda Jostes

April 29, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Betty was a beautiful person, friend and neighbor. She always had a smile for everyone. We will keep your family in our prayers.

April 29, 2014

Dear Cousins:
Paul and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We always enjoyed the times we spent with your Mom. She was a fun loving Aunt. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary and Paul Gray

April 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Maginot family.
Patricia Zapinski

Joe Maginot

April 29, 2014

To all the Family of Betty:
A gracious and beautiful person has left this earth. She is gone but not forgotten. May your precious memories ease the pain of loss.

Brian Shaw

April 29, 2014

Betty will be missed by everyone who had the blessing to know her. She shared her love with us all.

April 29, 2014

Dear Maginot Family, May Betty rest in peace. Joe & Judy Gerlach

April 29, 2014

She is in Heaven with God where she belongs; so sorry for your loss.

Jim & Beth Marker XO

Martha

April 29, 2014

To the family may you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

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