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John Miles Obituary

John E. Miles Hammond, IN John E. Miles, age 83, of Hammond, passed away May 23, 2007. He is survived by three sons: Thomas (Paulette) Miles of Valparaiso, IN, Larry (Debbie) Miles of Hammond, IN and William (Deborah) Miles of Whiting; grandchildren: Kim (Richard) Fiebelkorn, Traci (Paul) Schumann, Michael (Sarah) Miles, Steven (Christina) Miles, Brian Miles, Brandon, Jennifer (Dan) Williams and Angelina Miles; great-grandchildren Katie, Taylor, Isabella, Chastin and Anna. He is also survived by one sister Mary (Floyd) Bellamy and sisters-in-law Alice "Gert" Shoaf and Katherine Dobis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane in 2004 and seven brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Virgil Huber Funeral Home, 7051 Kennedy Ave., Hammond, IN with Pastor Ron Cooper, officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family also on Friday morning, May 25, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. John was retired from Inland Steel with over 30 years of service. He was also with the Hammond Civil Defense for many years. John served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and was a NASCAR fan. John also enjoyed traveling. He was a loving father and grandfather.

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Published by The Times from May 24 to May 25, 2007.

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jason udchitz

May 25, 2007

jonh was a good man he loved hes betty boop and always aksed me when i was going to get a hair cut.john will be missed by everyone.

Reba, Jack, Jim, Sherri & Debbie (Frizzell) Miles

May 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of John bring you comfort. He was such a fun loving person. We are all going to miss him very much.

Barbara and Norma Miles

May 24, 2007

Mom and I are sorry to hear about Uncle John, our sympathy and best wishes to all of you.

Zlata Miles

May 24, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Lila Miles

May 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May God Bless you all.

Aunt Lila Miles, Mike Miles, Marianne Miles, Rob Pavlinac Jr. & Family, Jon Pavlinac & son

Marianne Miles

May 24, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss.

Seems like an era is over. Uncle John was the last one of the great Miles brothers. They were certainly something weren't they?

I hurts so much there is no denying that, its going on seven years now since my father went on and it still hurts, but the pain does lessen.

One thing we were certainly blessed with is memories, eh? Those Miles boys gave us plenty of memories and taught us many lessons.

For me, the best lesson I learned from them was to have fun... don't worry if someone thinks you are crazy, have fun anyway!

Another thing to keep in mind is that their personalities were so strong that bounderies of demensions can't contain those guys. They will visit you and speak to you if you will hear them.

May you take time to heal and my Uncle John find peace with the Lord.

Marianne Miles

May 24, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Joanne Wandell (Falda)

May 24, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Ruben Suarez

May 24, 2007

We would like to send our deepest condolences. My children, wife and myself have really enjoyed the time that we spent with John. He was fun to be around. He will truly be missed. The Suarez family.

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