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Dorothy Frenzel Obituary

Frenzel, Dorothy C. Age 82, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, cross word puzzles, camping, dancing, singing and sitting in her rocking chair. She loved her dog, Rex. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret; father, Alexander; sisters, Helen and Lorraine; and her granddaughter, Brandy. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Charles Frenzel; sons, Dennis (Diane) Simala, Lenny Simala; daughters, Diane Gilmore, Barb Fayette, Nancy (Sam) Karras, Jackie (Mike) DeChantal; step-children, Michael, Marsha, Melinda, Michelle, Patricia, Charlie, and Christopher; sister, Marie Sapyta; brothers, Robert (Lucille) Burns and James (Jan) Burns; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with Dorothy's family on Friday, April 5, 2013. from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral Services Saturday, April 6, 2013, directly to St. Francis Xavier Church, 2447 Putnam St. Lake Station , for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am with Rev. David W. Kime officiating, visitation at the church from 9:30 to 10:00 am. Interment at St. John, St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st St. Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 4, 2013.

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dustin keaton

April 5, 2013

Rip Grandma Dorthy

Peggy Coldiron

April 5, 2013

Rest in Peace

Maria & Jorge Llerena

April 5, 2013

Jorge and I our proud to have been your witness at your intimate wedding at St. Francis Church, you looked so beautiful then like you will when you meet our Lord in Heaven. God Bless you my Dear Dorothy.

April 4, 2013

Sorry for the loss. Dorothy is at peace now. Love you, Dad. Michele, Carl, and Dakotah

marsha hoernig

April 4, 2013

Rest in peace Dorothy! You will be missed!

April 4, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

Brenda Samuels

April 4, 2013

One of the best ladies I've known. Thanks for the memories over the years. May you now rest with GOD.

Minister Martha Adams

April 4, 2013

To The Family: Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us always.

P. J. Adams

April 4, 2013

Ms. Dorothy, Thank you for sharing Jackie with us. Her professional commitment to duty and compassion had to have been learned early on in life. Rest in peace, dear lady. You did well.

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