LAURA RUSBASAN Obituary

Laura Mary Rusbasan DYER, IN - Laura Mary Rusbasan, 42, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2018. Laura was a sweet and loving soul, a kind-hearted and considerate person dearly loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her father, Bob Rusbasan Sr., brother Bob (Bethany) Rusbasan Jr., sister Maureen (David) Scheeringa and Peggy Sue, her beloved dog. She is also survived by nieces Isabella and Emily McCoy and Aleksandra and Gabriella Rusbasan as well as nephew Trey Rusbasan and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special friend Marc Coachys. She joins her mother Marsha who transitioned on April 21, 2018. Laura was a loving daughter who helped care for her mother the past couple of years. She was an animal lover and had many dogs in her lifetime. It wasn't uncommon for three big dogs to pile in bed with her at night. Her beloved dogs Sally and Sammy will be waiting for her on the Rainbow Bridge. Laura will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at RENDINA FUNERAL HOME (5100 Cleveland St., Gary, IN) to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN) for mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Humane Indiana, 421 45th St. Munster, IN 46321, would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 2, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for LAURA RUSBASAN

13 Entries

Bob and Diane Zakrzewski Szabo

December 6, 2020

OMG....how sad.......I last saw Dorothy and Margaret at Marsha´s wake.......what happened to Laura.....we met her while shopping for clothes , for Poland , when she worked at Good Will! Such a sweetheart......I had no idea she passed.....what happened to Laura? She told me mom was sick....but never said anything else......she said her mom told her to tell me if she felt better , she´d give me a call!! Dorothy or Margaret if either one of you get my message please call me....219-738-1702.....or send me a message .....again, I feel bad about bob passing away.....but it breaks my heart to know that Laura is gone too...

Maureen Scheeringa

August 13, 2018

Laura, Lulu, Auntie Lulu....
I will miss you so much! I still cannot believe you are gone, it is so sad, depressing, and shocking.
I will miss how we would laugh at the most inappropriate things, how you came to every school event that the kids had, how you loved nature and talking about insects and plants... most of all I will just miss you, you being here, you being with us. I will love you always.

August 4, 2018

So sorry to family. A bunch of us will miss her greatly! Online friend-ablast

Dorothy

August 3, 2018

It makes me really happy to know that Laura touched so many lives. Ever since she left us, the song "Think of Laura" by Christopher Cross has been stuck in my head. Check it out.

Beth Hollins

August 3, 2018

I didn't know you that well but I do know you were truly loved by so many and will be missed

Steven Hollis

August 3, 2018

Laura we met on line on a disucssion site a long time ago, before facebook even. You were a bright intelligent spark, with a wild imaginative sense of humor, who could give out the outrageous friendly abuse and equally receive it back with a laugh. And behind that you were a very intelligent, thoughtful and with well considered opinions and a sense of right and wrong. When I was at a low point in my life, living in a huit on a minesite out the back of Kalgoorlie, you used to chat with me on the phone for hours, I dont think I ever thanked you enough for that. You helped me through that period more than you realized. We nearly met then, I almost went to the US and I will always regret never meeting you in person. My friend I hope you find peace and I hope St Peter doesn't try to give you any grief at those gates, because he will certainly be in for a surprise. My thoughts go to your family, I can only imagine the loss they are feeling

Brett Kington

August 2, 2018

Laura, I will miss your candid sense of humour and intelligent discourse. The world is a shade greyer in your absence.

FMB

August 2, 2018

What a huge loss.

Rik

August 2, 2018

Your wicked humor will be greatly missed. I'm honored to have met you.

A ray of sunshine and happyness

August 2, 2018

You touched many souls, perhaps helping some of us still be here. You made us laugh and smile and feel happy like this pup. You are very missed. spod

Ben Chappell

August 2, 2018

Laura could have been a stand up comedian. Her wit was as sharp as they come. She never missed the opportunity to make me laugh. I met her online in 2011, and she will be greatly missed. I wish we could have met in person.

Vickie Durrant

August 1, 2018

We met online by chance almost 16 yrs ago. Although I never got the opportunity to meet you face to face, I cherished your friendship very much. You always asked how my family was doing and genuinely cared about them and myself. You made me laugh countless times over the years. I'll always remember the laughs. I'll miss you, Laura. Rest in peace my friend.
My condolences to the family in their time of mourning. She talked about her family often and was very proud of you all.

August 1, 2018

You will be greatly missed my friend.

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