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EUGENE F. BENKA
Eugene F. Benka, 75, of Lowell, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice Center in Crown Point. He was born October 15, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to Frank and Mildred (Wrobel) Benka. Eugene is survived by his children, Denise (Kendall) Shelhart of Hebron, Pam (Greg) DeLor, Mike Benka, Cathy (Steven) Morrow, all of Crown Point, and Teri (Randy) Knowles of Lake Village. His sister, Fran; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and special friend, Nancy Parker of Valparaiso also survive him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Benka; his sister, Lorrane; and his parents. He was a retired electrician having worked out of Local 697 in Hammond. Eugene was a U.S. Army veteran. Private family services are being held with Rev. Brenda Ludwig officiating. Burial will be in Calumet Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. www.bartholomewnewhard.com
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August 13, 2009
teri & family, thank you, my address is 629 oxford rd. valpariso, in 46385. godson, jack lewandoski
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Teri Knowles
August 11, 2009
Dad, You will greatly be missed. Not being able to call you will be the hardest. I luv you and appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. Say "Hi" to Mary Ann. How lucky are you to be able to see her now.
August 8, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Eugene's death. He will be missed, Love,
Godson, Jack Lewandowski and my dad, John Lewandowski
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