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James Craig Obituary

JAMES K. CRAIG, JR. Hebron/Crown Point James K. Craig, Jr., age 43 of Hebron, formerly of Crown Point, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. He was formerly employed at Vesuvius USA. He is survived by parents, Edna and James Craig, Sr; three sisters, Nancy Craig of Portage, Barbara (Dan) Burke of Crown Point and Kathleen Burrell of Crown Point; one brother, Robert (Karen) Craig of Crown Point; nine loving nieces & nephews, many other loving relatives, friends, loved pet "Bella", lifelong friend, Greg Crnkovich of Hebron & the entire Crnkovich Family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burns Funeral Home (corner of 101st and Broadway), Merrillville/Crown Point Chapel. Services will terminate at the funeral home with cremation following at the Burns Funeral Home Crematory. Friends are invited to meet with the family at Burns Funeral Home (Merrillville/Crown Point) on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m., time of services.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2004.

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Nancy Craig

April 25, 2004

In loving memory of my best friend and brother.I know no one kinder more loving or generous than you Jim I miss you.

Love Me

Becky Murphy (Laramie)

April 21, 2004

My deepest sympathy to your family. Even though its been many years, I still have fond memories of Jimmy and your family.

Im sorry for your loss.

Bev Clark

April 19, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Craig Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Buddy & Bunny Keiser & Family

April 18, 2004

He will be missed but not forgotten. My deepest sympathy to the Craig family.

Donald Keiser & family

April 18, 2004

Cousin,

You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Darlene & Owen Held

April 18, 2004

My heart goes out to the family. May God's love guide you during this time of sorrow, and may you find solace in His care.

Dana Aguilar

April 18, 2004

Although my boys and I knew Jimmy for such a short time he became someone very special in our lives. I'm gonna miss his goofy phone calls and yelling at him to pick up after himself. He will forever live in our hearts. Our condolences go out to his family.

Larry Will

April 18, 2004

I will always have great memories of Jim. I want to send my prayers and thoughts to the Craig family. I will miss Jim and I consider him a brother.

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