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John Ensign Obituary

John Lawrence Ensign Hobart John Lawrence Ensign, age 55, of Hobart, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2004. John was a graduate of Hobart High School. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union and the Millwright Local 1043. He was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Mary Ann and one brother, David. He is survived by two sons, Jason Ensign of Tucson, AZ and John Joseph "J.J." Ensign of Merrillville; one Brother, Richard (Teresa) Ensign, Sister-in-Law Eleanor Ensign and girl-friend Shawn Jones, all of Hobart. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart) (corner of Rt 51 and 7th Street), going to St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart for a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Rev. Dominic V. Bertino, officiating. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Hobart. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, February 23nd, from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M.

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Published by The Times from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2004.

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Patrick Garretty

April 24, 2018

John and I were good friends. We used to ride our Yamaha motorcycles together.
I was at more than one of his basement parties at his parent's house.
He was a really great guy for sure.

Kevin La Bona

February 25, 2004

John & I were classmates back in the old days. My wife & I will have a Mass said for his soul this week. Stay strong in the knowledge that God holds John in His hands for eternity.

Eileen Carol

February 24, 2004

John and I were first cousins. My sister (Kathleen) and I used to babysit Johnny when he was a youngster. I have many fond memories as a child of evenings at the Ensign house and especially camping trips at Michigan State Parks. My hearfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family. May John find complete healing in the loving arms of a magnificent and caring God. John and the family will be kept in my daily prayers.

Kathy Carol

February 23, 2004

John and I are first cousins. I will always remember the fun we had as families when we all went camping together, especially at Ludington State Park in Michigan. May the Lord embrace John in His loving and merciful arms and pour out His consoling love upon each of John's family members. He will always remain in my heart and in my prayers. With my deepest sympathy,

Dennis Carol

February 23, 2004

We were first cousins...his mother and my mother were sisters. I will never forget the fishing trips we shared together at Lac Seul in Ontario Canada. John along with his father Dick and brother David were truly great fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors together. May they all rest in peace together.

Sylvia (pinky) Griffin (Zon)

February 22, 2004

We were 2nd (?) cousins.....his mother and I were first cousins...Even though it has been years,I'll never forget his shy smile. May John rest in peace.

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