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Steven Ficken Obituary

Steven R. Ficken VALPARAISO, IN - Steven R. Ficken, 63, of Valparaiso passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at home. He was born September 3, 1954 to Robert and Barbara (Benson) Ficken, graduated from Valparaiso High School and received a B.A. from Valparaiso University. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn Ficken (nee Kluever), daughter, Amy (Chris) Russell, grandson, Jude Russell, James (Nancy) Ficken, Linda (Glenn) Hummel, Aline Ficken, many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and cherished friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jessica, his parents and father and mother-in-law, Walter and Ruth Kluever. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso with memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Stephen P. Bongard officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Immanuel's Music Fund or the VNA Hospice.
Published by The Times on Oct. 24, 2017.

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Brian Tolson

November 1, 2017

JoAnn, I am very sorry for your loss. I haven't had an opportunity to talk to you since 2012 at Ivy Tech but you were an important professor and good friend to me while I was earning my degree and beyond. I just saw of your husband's passing and wanted to let you know how sorry I was.

November 1, 2017

Joann, We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. May God be with you and your family and give you comfort and peace.
Arlene (Techtmann) & Carl Koepke

Paris &Dan Pepoon

October 31, 2017

Dear Jo and Amy, Dan and I are sorry for the passing of Steve. We have many fun memories of Steve, you and the gang. Our heart goes out to you all.
Fondly

Nancy Chael Brooks

October 29, 2017

Joann:
My brother Paul just told me of Steve's passing. I was out of the country and did not see the notice. I was your Gamma Phi little sister and want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I grew up with Steve as our parents were friends. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Karin Hinton

October 27, 2017

Jo,
So sorry to read about Steve's passing.Wish I had known sooner. Love to you and Amy and all of your family too.

October 27, 2017

Went all through school and was confirmed with Steve. Sorry for your loss. Nina Williamson Rogowski

Bill Hills

October 27, 2017

Please accept my condolences, Steve and I were coworkers at Inland.

Rick Cass

October 25, 2017

Our hearts are with you!

October 24, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Ficken Family, Steve and I were good friends, and classmates in Grade School.

David Urschel

October 24, 2017

Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Many prayers for the family.

Marian Burt

October 24, 2017

JoAnn: my deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort with family and friends.

Nathan

October 24, 2017

My condolences to the family. Keep close in mind and heart all the fond and fun memories of him and reflect on them often. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.

Billy Cheney

October 24, 2017

To the Ficken family I'm am truly sorry for your loss. Steve was always very kind and even though I was younger than him always took the time to say hello and have a conversation.

mike bennett

October 23, 2017

steve was a boss of mine had a lot of fun working for and with him good guy ,will be missed

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