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Willard Carey Obituary
Willard L. "Buzz" Carey, age 96, of Crown Point, IN and formerly Joliet, IL passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at his residence. Buzz is survived by his three children: Patricia Carey; Paul (Linda) Carey; and Phillip (Marian) Carey; seven grandchildren: Kim (Joe) Dobson; Brian Lambka; Jamie Aguilar; Jodi (Brad) Petersen; Paul, Jacob and Griffin Carey; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister: Betty (Robert) Wirth. He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley A. Carey; daughter: Pamela Farley; son-in-law: James Farley; grandson: Adam Farley; brothers: Norton and Vernon Carey; and sisters: Lois Lausch and Shirley Edwards. Buzz proudly served his country during WWII with the US Army. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Crown Point. Willard was retired from EJ&E Railroad with over 40 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post #367. He was a life-long Cubs fan. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E 113th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, Crown Point with Pastor Tom Shanahan officiating. Burial will take place in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. For information, to view directions, or to sign Buzz's online guestbook: (219) 663-2500 www.GeisenFuneralHome.com
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Don Glinis
September 14, 2019
Willard was a long time neighbor of ours and friend of the family. He was a great guy and is always missed. He was a great role model.
Mike & Margarete Gajewski
September 25, 2015
God Bless Mr. Willard Carey...and Godspeed to all of his loving family & friends who are going through these dark hours of his passing.
Lanise
September 23, 2015
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Buzz. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Please continue to pray incessantly. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. My condolences.
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
September 22, 2015
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADES.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
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Lynn Young
September 21, 2015
The last time I saw Uncle Bus was 10 years ago at the Carey family picnic. Although I didn't know him well, I know that his sense of humor and charm will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with family members that were close to him.
Jeff & Ruthanne Mengel
September 21, 2015
It was our pleasure to have known Mr. Carey. Our sympathies to the family.
jay moody
September 21, 2015
Buzz Carey was one in a million there will never be another The memories are great good bye Mr. Carey (best engineer there ever was)
Mary Wirth
September 21, 2015
I'm glad I moved to Indiana six years ago so that I got to know my Uncle Bus much better. He was the one person in the world who could make dying at age 96 seem like dying young. We will miss his smile, laughter and wit.
Julie Flemming
September 21, 2015
Buzz certainly had a great sense of humor. I used to tease him every time he came into Bronkos restaurant when I worked there. Rest in peace Buzz. My sympathies to his loved ones. Julie Flemming
Don Glinis
September 21, 2015
Buzz was always a great guy. He was very good natured and good humoured and a great role model to all. He will be missed very much. He was like a good Uncle to us. Don Glinis
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