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James Koufos Obituary

James P. Koufos Munster James P. Koufos, age 75 of Munster, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; daughter, Maria (Niall) McShane; sons: Peter (fiance' Karla) Koufos, Dr. Michael (Amy) Koufos and Steve (Holly) Koufos; grandchildren: Anne, Mallory and Kara McShane, Sophie, Emily, Olivia and Sammi Koufos; brothers: George (MaryAnn) Koufos and Tony Koufos. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Koufos; mother, Artemis Koufos and stepmother, Katina Koufos. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. from the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Hammond.Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Koufos was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA, past president of Calumet Board of Realtors, Multiple Listing Service, Northern Indiana Apartment Council and Schererville Rotary Club; former vice-president of Northwest Indiana Home Builders Association; served on the U.S.S. Cotten DD669 during the Korean War. Mr. Koufos was the owner and proprietor of Koufos and Koufos Developers, Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to AHEPA in his memory would be appreciated.
Published by The Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2005.

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Sue Gullickson(Longfellow)

March 10, 2005

Dearest Barbara and Family,

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I often think of you and your family. May God be with you.

Jacqueline Johnson

March 10, 2005

Dr. Koufos and Family,

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Gene, Jacqueline, Kevin, Brian & Michelle Johnson

Louise GILL-Brown

March 9, 2005

Dear Barbara, so very sorry for your loss. I always remembered you and Jim.....you were my first landylady and landlord on Cherry St in Hammond. Everytime I saw Jim's name I always remembered our little apartment.

Louise

Jerry Gasvoda

March 9, 2005

Sorry we can't be with you during this time of sorrow. The wonderful memories of us growing up together on Arizona Avenue in Hessville have all returned these past few days. You are in our prayers.



Jerry & Shirley Gasvoda

Joni & Josh Bouchard

March 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love,

Joni & Josh Bouchard

Jack Lampert

March 9, 2005

My hearfelt condolences to the entire Koufos family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Jack Lampert(Holly's Uncle)

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