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Janet Foster Obituary
Janet Foster (nee Atkosh), age 74 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Ronald; son, James (Christina) Foster, daughter, Jennifer (Chuck Kilgore) Foster; three grandchildren: James Foster Jr., Justin Foster, and Andrew St. Cyr. Preceded in death by parents, James and Helen Atkosh; sister, Leona Galambus. Janet was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, class of 1961. She was a retired operator from Orville Redenbacher Popcorn. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Pastor Roger Foster officiating. At rest, Calvary Cemetery. To express online condolences and view online obituary, please visit: www.pruzinfuneral service.com
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Jennifer Foster
July 7, 2017
I miss you so much mom. I hope your dancing in the sky with grandma, grandpa and auntie. I'm so proud to call you my mom. You fought til the end. I hope your proud of us and I know your watching over daddy right now. You will always be my best friend and I will always talk with you.
Love Always
Your Daughter
Eileen (Mudrich) Knipp
July 3, 2017
My sympathy to you Ron and your family...I remember you both from High School...and knew you both as wonderful people.
Praying for GOD's grace as you lay Janet to rest...
July 3, 2017
My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12
Nathan
July 2, 2017
May you hold the fond memories of her close to your heart and reflect on them often. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.
Alyce Weidner
July 1, 2017
Ron and family. I am so very sorry for your loss! Jan was a wonderful person and I know that she is in Gods loving hands. I am so blessed that I was able to see both of you again! Please take care of yourself. I will be praying for you and your family. Your friend Alyce Weidner.
Alyce Weidner
July 1, 2017
Ron and family. I am so very sorry for your loss! Jan was a wonderful person and I know that she is in Gods loving hands. I am so blessed that I was able to see both of you again! Please take care of yourself. I will be praying for you and your family. Your friend Alyce Weidner.
Ken Koval
July 1, 2017
Ron - So very sorry for your loss. Our Lew Wallace class is getting smaller every day.
July 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss. What a terrible loss for this world. Thank you for so many childhood memories Jan. You were the best! Love to Ron and Jenni.
Brooke Vance
Joann and Don Lazorik
July 1, 2017
Ron, sorry that we cannot be there. Stay strong and we'll talk is a week or two.
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