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Gunda Diehl Obituary

GUNDA M. DIEHL Munster, Indiana Gunda M. Diehl, age 93, of Munster, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009. She is survived by 3 daughters, Janet (William) Miller of Kokomo, IN, Judith Diehl of Highland, IN and Ramona (Richard) Krueger of Valparaiso, IN; 3 grandchildren, Michael (Teresa) Graham of Kokomo, IN, Cheryl Graham of Kokomo, IN and Brian Krueger of Valparaiso, IN; 3 great-grandchildren, Raymond, Andrea and Raylee Graham of Kokomo, IN; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Diehl; and 2 sisters, Florence Brown and Jane Berggren. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM from Christ Lutheran Church, 7051 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN with Rev'd Roger Storms officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 2:00 -6:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN and Monday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until time of services. Please Omit Flowers. Memorials may be given to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321, Christ Lutheran Church, 7051 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46324, or the charity of your choice. Gunda was a lifetime resident of this area and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hammond, IN, where she served as Financial Secretary for 52 years. She worked with the Girl Scouts for over 50 years and belonged to the Woodmar Women's Club. Gunda played the organ, sang, and directed many choirs. Her life revolved around the church. The family is very thankful for everyone at Hartsfield Village and Hospice of the Calumet Area for their help and support. For information, call LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600 or visit www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 2 to May 3, 2009.

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David Diehl

May 4, 2009

Gunda was my Aunt from my fathers side of the family (Cleo). To my cousins Janet, Judith, and Ramona my thoughts and prayers are with you and our extended families. God bless you and keep you and give you strength and understanding over your loss
David

Sue & Victor Contri

May 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gunda's family.

Gail Clement-Rueggeberg

May 2, 2009

Mrs. Diehl was my Girl Scout leader in Hammond for many years. She was a wonderful leader. We went on trips to the state capital where we served as pages in the state house. We got snowed in coming home and had to spend a few days at Purdue University! Mrs. Diehl expanded our horizons and I will never forget her. We even got an impromptu tour of a fire house in Chicago. Mrs. Diehl met a fireman and convinced him that our troop should stop by. The first trip through there was a calendar with a naked woman. On the way back through the lady was covered with a hankerchief!

Colleen (Dupree) Wilkening

May 2, 2009

Mrs. Diehl was my Girl Scout Troop leader in Hammond for many years. She was nothing short of a human dynamo. Under her leadership, we learned about how our government worked, we did good works for the community, we camped, made sit-up-ons, sold lots of Girl Scout cookies, and sang. Boy, did we sing. I still remember all the words to "The Cannibal King" even though I learned the song well over 40 years ago. She was firm, but kind, and a great inspiration to all the young girls of Troop 149. She was a gem. We aging former Girl Scouts are left to treasure her memory. My heart-felt sympathies to her family.

Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne

May 2, 2009

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