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James Kormos Obituary

James A. Kormos Gary James A. Kormos, age 69, a lifelong resident of Gary, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2004 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born on August 22, 1934, the son of Andrew and Ida (Juhasz) Kormos. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1952. He retired from the E.J.&E. Railway in 1995 after 42 years of service. He loved to travel; was a member of AA for 32 years; and was passionate about politics and scrabble. Jim was preceded in death by his former wife, Micki (Eck) Covaciu and long time companion, Alice Langan. He will be sorely missed by his children: Diane (Bernie) Glim of Pacific Grove CA, James Kormos of LaSelva Beach, CA, Sandra (James) O'Brien of Valparaiso, Lauren (Kevin) Long of Wanatah, Elizabeth (Michael) Brooks of Chesterton; and his seven grandchildren: Ayla Glim, Conor, Collin, Corinne and Christian O'Brien and Arlan, Graham and Travis Brooks. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth (Donald) Weiss of Monmouth, OR; many dear friends. Funeral services Friday, May 14, 2004, 10:30 A.M. at the Burns Funeral Home (corner 101st and Broadway) Crown Point Chapel, with Rev. Francis Lazar officiating. Services will terminate at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Friends are invited to meet with the family at the Burns Funeral Home on Thursday, May 13, 2004 from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Contributions may be made to the V.N.A. Hospice of Porter County.

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Published by The Times from May 11 to May 13, 2004.

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cheryl miller

May 15, 2004

To my cousins Diane, Sandi, Jim, Lauri, Beth and family. Words convey so little when hearts feel so much, those whom you love will always live in your heart. With heartfelt sympathy, Love Cheryl Miller

MAMIE ROBERTS

May 12, 2004

TO DIANE AND FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY..HE IS WITH THE ANGELS NOW AND IN NO MORE PAIN,SINCERELY MAMIE

Geri L.

May 11, 2004

Uncle Jim, I hope the Angels are ready to play some Holy Scrabble, and talk Heavenly Politics! Hug my Aunt for me when you see her.

See ya when I get there...Peace n Love, G

Diane Kormos Glim

May 11, 2004

To the man who gave so much of himself to so many. With all my love, Diane

Shannon

May 11, 2004

James was a very sweet man, I used to work for Quest Diagnostics and he would come in and just light up the whole place. He will be missed!

Im glad to have had the pleasure of meeting him.

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