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James Merch Obituary

JAMES A. MERCH HAMMOND, IN James A. Merch, age 71 of Hammond, passed away September 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of 51 years; his son, James (Lorena) Merch of Portage; four daughters: Teresa (Robert) Borowski of Griffith, Kathy (Robert) Wagner of Munster, Valerie Boyan of Hammond, and Elizabeth (Geo- rge) Owczarzak; sister, Anita Nelson of Cedar Lake; eight grandchildren: Jacob, Andrew (Kim), Ian, Nicole, Sarah, Jamie, Kathy, and Natalie; one great grandchild, Taylor; several nie- ces and nephews. Preceded in death by his two sisters: Gloria and Carolyn. A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from McCoy Funeral Chapel, 5713 Hohman Ave., Hammond with Pastor Donna Beifuss officiating. Friends may meet with his family two hours prior to service, 12:00 p.m. till service time. Jim was an avid golfer and mentor to his grandchildren.
Published by The Times on Sep. 28, 2009.

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Monica Owczarzak-Rost

September 29, 2009

Liz and George,

We are sorry to hear about your father's passing. Hold the memories close to your heart!

Love, Monica and Fred

Earlene (Rotz) Morgan

September 29, 2009

Jeanne & Family and Anita & Family,
My condolences to all of you and your families. It is hard to find the right words to say at a time like this. I know I live 3 hours a way - but I am only a telephone call away - if you'd ever like to talk. Take care - you all are in my thoughts.

Dolores & Frank Wolfe

September 29, 2009

Jeanne and Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I still keep in touch with your mother after all these years.

Tom Grimmer

September 29, 2009

Dear Liz,

So very sad to hear of your fathers passing. I will keep you in my special thoughts each day. If I can help you in any way please let me know.
Love Tommy G.

Sue Mayberry

September 28, 2009

Jeannie

It will really be strange next summer to go out front and not see Jim sitting on the stairs waiting to talk or playing chess with someone. I am right next door with a fast coffee pot when you need it! Sue

Beckie&Bruce Smith

September 28, 2009

Anita,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of you're brother.Our deepest sympathy
goes out to you and all you're loved ones.

Mary Smith

September 28, 2009

Aunt Jeanne - I always loved both you and Uncle Jim. I have many happy childhood memories of spending time with you and your family. One of my best memories of Uncle Jim that stands out is when I was about 12 and everyone was out and I was at "home" and decided to go bike riding in your neighborhood. Uncle Jim gave me a short talk about danger and being home before dark, etc. It stands out because I knew he loved me and cared for me. Frank and I will be praying for all of you. I love you, Mary Beth

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