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John Kras Obituary

John A. Kras Hammond, IN John A. Kras, age 86, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at St. Margaret Mercy hospital in Dyer. Mr. Kras is survived by his loving wife June and one son John M. Kras of Logan, Utah; nieces and nephews, and good friend John Chorba. Mr. Kras was preceded in death by his parents and one son Frank. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Owens Funeral Home Chapel, Calumet Ave. (Rt.41) at 119th St. Whiting, IN. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-6 p.m. Friday. Mr. Kras was retired from Stanray Corp. where he was also a union steward, following 38 years of service. He was a lifelong resident of Hammond. Online condolences may be made through owensfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times from May 10 to May 11, 2007.

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Karen

May 11, 2007

So sorry to hear about your husband. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. My mom is still hanging in there...she walks everyday all day, but she's not crying as much.

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May 10, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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