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Ray Norris Obituary
Ray Norris, age 74 of Schererville, IN, passed away January 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beatrice; sons: Glenn Norris, Gregg (Leslee) Norris and Garry (Valerie) Norris; grandchildren: Ray H., Melissa, Ashley and Ryan; sisters: Geraldine (Bill) Payne, Florence Marie (late James) Lovejoy, Marilyn (late Wally) Osborne, Beulah (Charles) Herrell, Pallie (Paul) Kurz, Clara Sue Downs and Peggy (late James) Steinsberger; brothers: Jack (Kay) Thompson, Dan (late Martha) Thompson and Mike (Cloa) Thompson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers: Joseph, Thomas, Scott and Vernon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, IN with Rev. Alfred Dettmer officiating. At rest St. John Cemetery in Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, 7607 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville, IN (Rt. 30 east of Cline Ave.). Ray was a retired building administrator with the Chicago Diocese. He was a member of the St. Maria Goretti Church, a veteran of the U.S. Marines as 1st Sergeant and American Legion Post #330. Memorial donations may be given to the A.L.S. Foundation, Rush Hospital, Chicago, IL.
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Kutchy Berilla Owczarzak
January 19, 2008
Dear Bea. Margie just told me the sad news. I am so sorry and will remember Ray in my prayers. We haven't seen each other for years, but Whiting people never forget each other.
JOHN SZALA
January 17, 2008
SORRY TO HEAR OF RAY DEATH I FOUND OUT TO LATE I LOST WY AUNT FRI. 1/11/08 WAS AT WAKE ON THUSDAY YOUR FRIEND JOHN
Ben & Valerie Hinshaw
January 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bonni Herman
January 15, 2008
Dear Aunt Bea, Glenn, Gregg and Garry, I am so sorry for your enormous loss. Uncle Ray was always one of my absolute favorite uncles, always a joy to be around. He simply was a great man. I don't think I've ever known a man who so openly displayed how much he loved his family. I also will treasure the wonderful, kind way he always spoke of my parents Joe and Bonnie. He had such genuine affection for them and never hesitated telling me so. I know how much you will miss him. All my love, Bonni Jo (Joe's daughter) Kathy, Tom, Carol and I will be making a donation to the ALS charity you have designated in memory of our great Uncle Ray.
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