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William Bockhorn Obituary

WILLIAM A. BOCKHORN ST. JOHN, IN William A. Bockhorn, age 81, late of St. John, formerly of Hessville, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. Loving husband of Rose A. Bockhorn. Dear brother of Hilda Fey. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: William and Margarette Bockhorn; brother, Herman Bockhorn; and sisters: Florence Jones, Herma Wagner, Adele Welge, and Nelda Duensing. Special thank you to caregivers: Kimberly Deeter, David O'Rourke, Brian Deeter, and Tara Deeter; and also a thank you to the staff of Hospice of the Calumet Area and the Professional Medical Staff at Community Hospital. Visitation Monday, February 13, 2012 from 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th LN (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th St) St. John. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area, Community Hospital Cancer Research Centre, or the First United Lutheran Church of Hammond preferred. (219) 365-3474 or: www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by The Times on Feb. 12, 2012.

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February 14, 2012

Rose & The Beloved Bockhorn Family. We are sorry for your loss. May you find peace & comfort during this time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your familyy.

Love,
Brian J Zalewski &
Brandy Burgess
UBS Financial Services

February 13, 2012

Rose & The Beloved Bockhorn Family, We are sorry for your lost. May you find peace & comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Brian J Zalewski &
Brandy Burgess
UBS Financial Services

February 13, 2012

Rose,our deepest condolences. We will all miss Bill. We hope you are comforted by the fact that you took such wonderful care of him. God bless you. Ric, Deb, Tony, and Melissa

Diane & Bob Misner

February 12, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 12, 2012

Rose,Kim,David Tara & Brian, I know this has been a very hard road to travel & im sure Bill is happy you traveled it together for him ! the love & support your team were able to provide for him made him feel at peace, my thoughts & prayers are with you all as you mourn your loss & cherish your memories..Bill will be greatly missed...much love.....carol & Mike Depaul

February 12, 2012

Rose,
We were so sorry to hear that Bill passed away. May your many years of wonderful memories help you get through your hard days. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Paula & Greg Kraus & family

February 11, 2012

Rose,
My deepest condolence to you. Bill was a great guy and a very hard worker.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Frank Biegel

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