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John Carter Obituary
John Oren Carter, M.D., born July 8, 1928 in Anderson, IN passed away at St. Mary Medical Center on April 26, 2011. John attended Muncie Central High School and from there joined the Navy at age 17. He was stationed in New York and San Diego and eventually was assigned to the medical corps as a corpsman. It was this experience that guided him to medicine. After leaving the Navy, John enrolled at Indiana University, Bloomington where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa after three years and enrolled in medical school. He graduated from I.U. Medical School in 1956 with Phi Beta Pi Honors. He met and married Charlene Riley in 1953 prior to beginning med school. In med school, John met his three dear friends who convinced him to come to the Region and completed his internship in Gary at Mercy Hospital. He then moved to Hobart where he initially went into solo practice. He then joined Lake George Medical Center in 1958 where he remained in practice until he passed away. John enjoyed fishing, golfing, coin collecting, working in his yard, and being with his family. He was an avid I. U. basketball and Brickie football fan. He loved his medical practice working alongside his two sons and being at the office visiting and caring for his patients. He delivered many children in Hobart. He was also a past President of St. Mary Medical Center and a longtime member of St. Bridget Church. Dr. Carter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Charlene; three children: Dr. Mark (Cindy) Carter, MaryAnn "Mimi" (Jonathan "Jay") Herr both of Hobart; and Dr. John E. (Kim) Carter of Valparaiso; five grandchildren: Matthew, Jacob, Kaitlin Carter, Christine Herr and Riley Carter. He was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Madi Carter; and his parents and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart going to St. Bridget Church, 568 E. 2nd St., Hobart for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Dominic Bertino officiating. Entombment in Graceland Cemetery Mausoleum, Valparaiso. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Hobart. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Crosier Father and Brothers Missionaries. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Carter
rich cirak
May 30, 2011
john was my doctor for 42 years you will be missed god bless
Tracy Baimakovich
May 4, 2011
So sad for the entire family - his loss will be felt in this community forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers - the world has lost a good man. The Baimakovich Family.
May 3, 2011
I was shocked to hear that Dr John had passed away. He has been my doctor for close to 50 years and I can't remember a time when I was sick that he wasn't around. When I was 8 and almost died, he was there. He was there for my parents during their health struggles and they both passed away in 2007. My heart goes out to the Carter family during this time. Words cannot express my appreciation for what Dr John did for me. Harrison L. Gunter (Hobart, IN)
Jenny Evanovich
May 2, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Chelsea Anderson
May 2, 2011
To the family of DR.John O. Carter we are all thinking of you in your time of sorrow we know he is in heaven doing Gods work Bless you all Chelsea Anderson
Celeste Anderson
May 2, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
colleen morgan
May 2, 2011
To Aunt Charlene and family,
My deepest sympathy and love to you all. Thoughts and prayers always.
Colleen and family
Julie Gergash
May 2, 2011
Dr Carter has been my doctor since 1992. I will miss him very much. I appreciated his willingness to spend the time listening to his patients. He made me feel comfortable.
marie jensen
May 1, 2011
To the Carter family, We (Marie Jensen)and family are so truly, very sorry for your loss of a beloved man,husband,father,brother,son,a
wonderful,person who was very personal
to all of his patients. Also very helpful in what he did as a doctor.We are sincerely sorry,that a beautiful,man was called home.He will be truly missed.
May 1, 2011
To the Carter Family,
So sorry to hear about Dr. Carter. He was such a kind doctor to have while growing up in Hobart. I have so many fond neighborhood memories as well.
My sympathies go out to you all.
Toni Alonso Street
Kenneth and Emily Line and family
May 1, 2011
Dr. Carter was a fantastic doctor and friend who will be sadly missed. He has taken care of our family for years. We are sending the family our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Gaylen and Margie Fraley
May 1, 2011
Dr. Carter was such a wonderful man. He was the best Dr. we ever had. Once we left Indiana we measured our choice of Dr. by his bar. He told us one time he learned early on to listen to his patients because they usually knew what was wrong with them. We're so sorry to read of his passing and very blessed to have had him as our family Dr. He was very special to us. We send our prayers to your family.
Richard & Victoria Oni, M.D.
April 30, 2011
Deepest sympathies to the family of a respected physician colleague.
Art Azcona
April 30, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you Carter Family. Our deepest sympathy....Azcona Family
Chuck&Vicki Wilson
April 29, 2011
Our prayers & condolences to your wonderful family in your time of need. Dr.John O. was my doctor for many years and will be surely missed!!He was a wonderful dedicated Doctor,His sense of humor and good nature will be missed by all.
Sincerely, Chuck & Vicki Wilson(Hobart)
April 29, 2011
Dear John and Kim,
You have our condolences.
Sandi and John Iaconetti
Scottsdale, Az.
(Karen Sidor's sis and bro-in-law)
Dorothy Gish
April 29, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Carter Family & Dr. Carter will be missed by alot of people. He was a kind & wonderful person too. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Family.
shirley Urbanek
April 29, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Carter.Doctor was an intern when I was a senior student nurse at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Gary,,,,,,,,He was a very kind man, a great guy to work with and I always admired his quiet sense of humor.......
Shirley (Mattingly) Urbanek
Mercy Hospital class of 59..
Bill McBride
April 29, 2011
I remember what a good sense of humor he had and he was always there for others. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for all.
Bill McBride
Amy Robinson
April 28, 2011
Dr. John O was the sweetest, kindest & most genuine doctor that I've ever met. He always had a way of making you feel special, like you were the only person in the room. I will miss him and our talks about how to make a marriage last 50+ years! He would always state so firmly, COMMUNICATION & ATTENTION. He was a wonderful man. It's truly amazing how much Dr. Mark & Dr. John E. share his wonderful attributes. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with your family.
April 28, 2011
I am here today because of the caring Dr. John O. Carter. May he rest in peace and receive his heavenly reward for all he humbly gave to so many. May his family find comfort in knowing what a great person he was.
Lou Glenn
Santa Maria, CA
jesse and angelic zuniga
April 28, 2011
Dr,Carter was a great friend and THE BEST doctor.He really took the time to care.He always made me laugh even when I felt sick.We will miss him dearly.When I think of him I can see his smile and his dimples.He was a great man.
April 28, 2011
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of dr.Carter's family.He was a great friend and THE BEST doctor.He really cared about people.He always made me laugh no matter how sick i was feeling and he took the time to care and when your a paitient that does matter.It is a huge loss for Hobart.We will miss you.
April 28, 2011
John and family. Our family here will say prayers for all. Take care. Your Dad was a great man! All our love from Albuquerque. The Chesters..
Glen Nicewonder
April 28, 2011
My condolences to the family of Dr. John O. Carter.
He will be sincerely missed.
Jonnie Dumler
April 28, 2011
God Bless you all and keep you strong. When I was married in 1975, Dr. John O. was my husband's Dr. and I started to see him then. I have gone to Lake George Medical ever since! I saw him last summer and his sense of humor was much needed with the nasty case of poison sumac I had. I was chuckling all the way to my car! What a wonderful Man and Healer!! He will be missed!
April 28, 2011
To the family of Dr. John O: May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one touched the lives of so many others and gave them the gift of many happy memories.I will miss my visits with him and his great sense of humor. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & Aurora Kelly
Josh and Sunshine Moore
April 28, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dave and Tammy Hendricks
April 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christina Hodges
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to th Carter family. John was a great doctor and he will me well missed
glennis brooks
April 28, 2011
Deepest Sympathy is with the family and our prays goes out to the Carter family lost of your love one. Glennis Brooks of Hobart Ind.
April 28, 2011
God Bless...
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. John O. Carter. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was a kind and caring man, he will truly be missed.
~~Laura and Ben Hasza~~
Gary Carlson
April 28, 2011
Dr. John O. Carter was a great man and will always be remembered by me and my family as the best doctor we have ever met. He was my family doctor before i was even born and he also delivered me. I could always count on him when i was sick and just to stop by his office just to visit. He was a gentle and caring man that would do anything he could for you. Dr. John O. Carter you will be deaply missed will always be in our hearts.
Jeanette Carnes
April 28, 2011
Dear Aunt Charlene, Mark, Mimi and John: My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to all of you at this very difficult time. What a remarkable man -- your husband and your dad. I am very proud to say he was my Uncle. I will be there in spirit with you these next few days and in the days following as well. Thank God for our faith and for all of the wonderful memories you will forever hold in your hearts.
Love, Jeanette and Jim
Trena Garrison
April 28, 2011
So many messages of love and encouragement....I must add my own. Dr. Carter took care of both my girls when they were small. He was just "the best". I pray God will truly be your comfort at this sad time.
Wally & Sandy Zale
April 28, 2011
Our Deepest & Sincerest Sympathy goes out to Dr. Carter's whole family. He was a wonderful doctor & delivered a few of our children, many years ago. May God help you all thru this sadden time in your lives. God Bless...
Mary Knox-Ford
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to DR.J.O.Carter's family.He and his sons are like our own family.Whenever we go there ,we are not only seeking medical attention, but we have like family talks and visits. Dr. Carter,you will definitely be missed.Our condolence and prayers to the family. Mary Knox-Ford
Bill & Rurh Crawford
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family and may God bless you in your time of sorrow. He was a very good Dr. and he saved my husbands' life back in 1998. Another angel to watch over us.
Mary Knox-Ford
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to our Dr.J.O.Carter & his family.He & his sons are like our own family. Whenever we go there ,we not only seek medical attention, but have family like visits. Dr.Carter, You will definitely missed.Our condolence and prayers to the family.May he rest in peace.the fam. of Mary Knox- Ford
john
April 28, 2011
my doctor when i came back to the states from japan with a wife. he took great care of us and was our doctor until we moved away. he assisted in delivering our two children and we really respected him.. god bless doctor Carter
Bryan & Cindy Christ
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family. He took care of our entire family and we will deeply miss him. He was a wonderful and gentle man. We pray that God will comfort you.
Tom Chester
April 28, 2011
Power and Prayers to the whole family. See you soon.
April 28, 2011
Dear Carter family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Carter was our longtime family doctor and friend to our family. He was such a sweet and caring man; always making everyone feel as if they were the most important patient at their visit. He was very kind and good to my mother, always trying to come up with some way to ease her pain and try to diagnose her mysterious ailment. He has always been there for my father as well through the years. The city of Hobart has lost a great man.
Karen and Don Sidor
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the wonderful family of Dr. John O. Carter. Our prayers are with all of you as you endure this difficult time. Please know we are here for you. He is holding his dear Madi in his arms now forever. God bless all of you; may his soul rest in peace. John, Kim, and Riley, please feel our love.
April 28, 2011
To the family of J.O.Carter My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss as you know he was well loved. I will always remember his smile.Thank You Mark for taking over my health care. Pam Britton,W.Lafayette,In.
R James Bills
April 28, 2011
It is always difficult to lose a colleague like John.
R James Bills MD
Susan Klos
April 28, 2011
On behalf of my family, our prayers are with the Carter family. Dr. Carter was so kind, gentle and humble. Gracious in every encounter, even when doing the grocery shopping at the store which is where I saw him many times over the years. God bless.
April 28, 2011
To the family of Dr. John O.:
Know that your father is with Our father in heaven. He was a good, kind and caring man. Our prayers are with you and God will give you peace and comfort you during your time of bereavement. May God bless and keep you. Lee and Diane Hobbs, Valparaiso, IN
chuck&pam mcclure
April 28, 2011
my prayers go out to dr carter's family.dr carter was wonderful dr & will be missed
Annie (Chester) Endres
April 28, 2011
Oh, Johnny. I'm so sorry to see this. I'm sure he was a wonderful man to have raised a son like you. Love and prayers for you and your family.
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. John. He was our family doctor for over 45 years and we will miss him. Not only was he our doctor he was our friend.
Glenn & Judie Brown & Family
Valparaiso
Shari Ammer Miller
April 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dr. Carter was our family doctor all of my life. I believe he delivered most of us kids. I pray that God provides His comfort to all of you. God Bless. Shari Ammer Miller
Annie Ramos
April 28, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Truly a great man, he will be missed.
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family ,he was our family doctor for over 45 yrs but most of all he was a friend i will miss your smile and laugh and conversations when i came to see you ,you will always be in our hearts George and Kathy Marks
Shirley and Sharon Mumaugh
April 28, 2011
May the loving patriarch of a very special family rest in peace. His love and guidance as a doctor is only surpassed by his love of family, and he made his patients feel as if each was a member of that family. As the days and weeks pass, and as his family returns to life's routine, may each continue to feel comforted by the love and support of the extended family and friends.
Jenny Gilyan
April 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. John O. Carter, my prayers are with you at this most difficult time, Dr. John I have known since the day I was born he was there at 4:14am Sunday January 8,1961. A wonderful kind and gentle man, and great neighbor that will be missed so very much.
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