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Harry Ference Obituary

HARRY G. FERENCE SR. Mishawaka, Indiana Formerly Hammond, Indiana Harry G. Ference, Sr. age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 while surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his four beloved sons: Harry G. (Kathy) Ference Jr., DeMotte, IN, James M. (Kathy) Ference, Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN, Thomas A. (Janet) Ference, Winfield, IN, and Mark G. (Debbie) Ference, Angola, IN; sister, Margaret Ference; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Mary; two brothers, William Ference Sr. and Michael Ference. Born and raised in East Chicago, IN, longtime resident of Hammond, IN and residing in Mishawaka, IN for the last 20 years. Harry worked at Youngstown Sheet & Tube for 18 years and subsequently Midwest Steel until his retirement in 1981. World War II veteran serving for a time under Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army in the 411th Army AAA Gun Battalion. Member American Legion. He was an avid fisherman who loved fishing in Minnesota lakes. Parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for many years. Subsequent parishioner at St. Monica in Mishawaka and Holy Spirit in Winfield. Visitation will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Friday, October 31, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area. For information call (219) 365-9554.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2008.

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Tom Shanley

February 18, 2009

Tom, James, & Harry,

My deepest sympathy to you and your families. I still remember your dad telling us he was in the "Original Cast" for the Patton movie.

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The Monroe's

October 30, 2008

Our sympathies to the Ference family in their loss. This message especially goes out to Tami. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Sally Bartlett

October 29, 2008

I was checking the obituaries online for Leo Kominak, who passed away last week, when I saw your dad's name. Where have all these years gone? My father passed away four years ago at age 87.

Wishing you comfort and peace.

Sally (Witulski) Bartlett

Sally Bartlett

October 29, 2008

I was checking the obituaries online for Leo Kominak, who passed away last week, when I saw your dad's name. Where have all these years gone? My father passed away four years ago at age 87. My mother is still living in Valparaiso.

Wishing you comfort and peace.

Sally (Witulski) Bartlett

Andy Spak

October 29, 2008

To all my cousins, sorry to hear about Uncle Harry. The Ference Family was so kind and always helped us. With my love, Andy

Debi Buttram

October 29, 2008

Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debi Buttram

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