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Kathy Fugate Obituary

Kathy A. Fugate LAKE VILLAGE, IN - Kathy A. Fugate, nee Malinowski, age 55, suddenly, late of Lake Village, IN, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. Loving wife of James S. Fugate. Beloved mom of James C. (Samantha) Fugate, Staci (Charles) Pennington, and Samuel Fugate; step-mom of Tara (Norvell) Rogers. Proud grandma of Leonard Roy, Evelyn Grace, and Amelia Clair; step-grandma of Flora and Bobo. Dearest daughter of Leonard and the late Ruth Malinowski. Dear sister of Larry Malinowski, Rob (Charlene) Malinowski, and Debbie (Ed) Eversten. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 12, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Lowell J. Mullins officiating, at SMITS FUNERAL HOME - James E. Janusz Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions c/o The Fugate Family appreciated. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by The Times on Jan. 10, 2018.

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January 11, 2018

My heart and Prayers go out to you and your family. May healing angels bless you!
Mary Sullivan-Clifton

Kathy Herbert

January 10, 2018

My heart aches for all of you. Know how much I wish I could end your pain. My sincere heartfelt sympathy and condolences to your family.. Staci, you have a big heart. Take the time you need to mend. God bless each of you.

January 10, 2018

Know that you are loved by friends & family & in our thoughts & prayers during this time. With love & sincere sympathy. God Bless you. Joan & Bernie Zapp

Deanna Porter

January 9, 2018

I hope you feel surrounded by the ones you love in this time of remembering the one you loved.

Our deepest sympathy,
Deanna & Jerry

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