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Stephen Summers Obituary
Stephen A. Summers Sr., age 71, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on March 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen (nee Rinehart); sons: Stephen Summers Jr. and John (Sara) Summers; grandchildren: Paige, Angel and Logan Summers; brothers: John and Daniel Summers; nephews: Fred and Jeff Walczak, Nathan Martin; nieces: Lynsey Martin and Michelle Walczak; in-laws: Red and Yvonne Rinehart. Steve retired from the Hammond Detective Bureau and then served as a head bailiff in the Lake County Courts retiring in 2009. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial luncheon on April 19, 2014 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Hammond F.O.P., 7527 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN with a flag ceremony at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the family. White Funeral Home and Cremation Service 921 W. 45th Ave. Griffith, IN 46319 (219) 924-4100
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for Stephen Summers
March 15, 2015
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JOSEPH GRIMMER
April 25, 2014
I KNEW MR SUMMERS AS A SMALL KID GROWING UP IN HAMMOND INDIANA. HE WOULD ALWAYS STOP BY THE HOUSE ON HIS POLICE BIKE OR IN THE CAR . I THOUGHT ABOUT HIM FREQUENTLY OVER THE PAST MANY YEARS. IM SURE HE WAS AN AWSOME DAD AND A GOOD FRIEND TO SO MANY . HE WILL BE MIST. JOSEPH P GRIMMER SR
Richard Maroc
April 22, 2014
Steve was my right hand as bailiff, a great historian and colleague after our retirement, and dear friend. So sorry to have been unable to attend.
The Steffeks
April 22, 2014
Steve was always on the go, you couldn't stop him from going shopping, out to eat and one party or another. He lived every day of his life to the fullest. I'm sure he's doing the same in heaven. Rest in peace Steve we sure will miss you.
April 19, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Summers family. May Steve rest in peace and may the good Lord grant comfort and peace to the family. Classmate Ethel Lopez (Tali Rodriguez).
Harry and Kathy Mendoza
April 18, 2014
With much respect in memory from a good Edison friend and neighbor. RIP my friend and our thoughts and prayer are for you as we have many great memories of you. God Bless!
Joan Biamonta Bowron
April 18, 2014
I got reacquainted with Steve planning our 50th class reunion. It was such a wonderful experience getting to know Steve again. His love for his school and classmates was always evident, and he worked so hard tracing people so that we could contact them and renew friendships. I will cherish the memories of Steve. He was one very special guy.
April 17, 2014
Steve and I were team mates on the 1960 undefeated calumet conference basketball team. He was always one of the good guys. We will miss him at our monthly EDISON OLD TIMERS breakfasts. Rest in piece "Sam".
Hank Sanko (class of 60).
Charmaine Helfrich
April 17, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 17, 2014
Steve was a business partner but most of all a friend There was always a special bond between us. He was the most honest man I have ever known. He will always be "The Sargent" We will really miss him. But he is in a better place. Please accept our deepest sympathy--we will never forget him.
Larry (Kingfish ) & Toots Las Vegas NV
René Vela
April 17, 2014
Condolences to the entire Summers Family. Steve and I were not all that close during our time at Edison High School because we were in different classes. However, Steve was a great team mate on the EHS Baseball Team. We were the only Baseball Team in EHS history to win the Calumet Conference Championship...1960. In recent years, Steve and I became closer as a result of our attendance and participation at the monthly Edison Old Timers (EOT's) Breakfast Get Togethers. You've lost a good one. I'm sure that Steve is in a better place...may he RIP. God Bless.
Lou and Carol Gudino
April 17, 2014
Prayers and thoughts to Steve's family, Steve was really a special person who gave and showed a great kindness to others. From a Edison friend, who recently had another chance to renew that friendship over the last few years. I especially enjoyed the fishing with you and Ron!
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