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Philip Orr Obituary

PHILIP L. ORR DYER, IN Philip L. Orr, age 67, passed away at home after a long and brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joanne Orr (Zmija); his daughters: Amy Russell and Holly (Danny) Messick; beloved grandchildren: Tori Russell and Jacob Zablo; brother, Denny (Susie) Orr; sister, Ann (Bill) Lamott; aunt, Carol Kutak; uncle, Joseph Micka; sisters-in-law: Agnes (Lou) Zatorski, Deanna (Dave) Shimala, Mary Jo (Mike) Saksa and Carol (Jerry) Bazarko; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Phil ran his family business, Whiting Cab, for a number of years and was known as a sports enthusiast. He will be remembered and forever treasured for all of his stories, his sense of humor, and his love of his family especially his grandkids. A memorial service will be held at the Unity Church of Christ, 740 River Drive, Hammond, IN at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009.

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Published by The Times on Mar. 6, 2009.

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Richard Barnes

March 16, 2009

Phil Orr was a fellow classmate at Hammond High School. He was a member of the Class of 1959 and well respected by his classmates.
We were sorry to hear of his passing but want to send supportive wishes to his family. He was a very nice guy!
Phil's senior high school picture is on our website: www.hhs59.com, along with his obituary on our memorial page.
He will be missed by all.

Brad & Lori Cadle

March 7, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad Cadle and Lori

fran derolf

March 6, 2009

So sorry on your loss, you are in my prayers, please get in touch with me.

Shirley - Walker Sheppard

March 6, 2009

To the Orr family. You have the sympathy of the Walker family. I remember Phil and Dennis from elementary school and Hammond High.God Bless you. Shirley A Walker- Sheppard.

Jim Sandrick

March 6, 2009

Every morning, when I would stop in for the paper, I spent more time than I ever planned. I was NOT a sports guy but Phil was obviously conservative so OUR talke were always about politics or the "lack" of government and statesman.

I've missed him since he closed Whiting Cab. God bless his family for sharing him with us all those years

Jim Sandrick, life long resident (somebody had to stay)

Nancy Stallard

March 6, 2009

Dear Joanne, Holly and Amy,

We wish to express to you our love and condolences at this very difficult time. You have all been a huge support for Mr. Orr and he certainly waged a strong battle against his cancer. Now that he is at rest we pray you will also be blessed with both peace and rest. You have all fought a good fight.

Lovingly, Nancy and Wayne Stallard

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