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KEITH D. SIKES Gary, Indiana Age 48 died on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. He was born on December 30, 1958 to his loving parents, Verlin D. Sikes and Minnie L. (Damron) Sikes. Keith leaves behind his step-daughter, Tina Gerber; step-mother, Dorothy Sikes of Olathe, KS; sisters: Carolyn J. Sikes of New Concord, KY and Deondra L. (Ryan) Nelson of Elkhart, IN; brother, Terry L. Sikes; nieces, Kim (Darrell "Moose") Morgan, Dawn (Jacob) Hubbard; nephews: Joe (Shannon) Hill and Ryan Nelson, Jr.; 4 great nephews; 1 great niece; and other loving relatives. Keith was a very special son, brother, uncle who will always have a special place in our hearts and will be dearly missed. He also was an A.B.A.T.E. member. Funeral services will be offered in celebration of life of Keith D. Sikes on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408. (219) 980-5555. Visitation on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Committal service will be at the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Keith will be deeply missed by his loving parents, step-mother, step daughter, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nephews, great niece, other family members and many friends. God Grant Him Eternal Rest.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 9, 2007.

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July 28, 2007

Keith RIP missing you so much.

July 24, 2007

Just to let you know that you are on my mind. Love ya!!

July 19, 2007

Thinking about you and missing you so much.

July 16, 2007

Keith, just sitting here thinking about you. It is just so hard to believe you are gone. Always remember you will never be forgotten. You were my buddy. RIP Loving you always

July 13, 2007

Missing you more and more everyday.

Moose and Kim

July 12, 2007

We never ask for miracles,
But today, just one would do,
To see the door push open,
And see you walking through.
If we could have one lifetime wish,
One wish that would come true,
We would wish with all our hearts,
For "you".

Bobby Fox

July 11, 2007

You are now in gods hands. Their is where true life begins, but as time goes on day by day that is where family and friends will meet again.

God bless.

Shari Weir

July 11, 2007

Dear Verlin,
I'm not even sure if you're the same Verlin Sikes who worked with my husband, Ray Weir, at Deep Rock
in the '50s. We wanted to come by
the funeral home to express our
condolences for the loss of your son. He must have been a wonderful
son by these beautiful words written about him. It started to rain very hard when we planned to go, so we decided not to, which turned out to be a good idea because Ray started feeling dizzy.
He had cataracts & decided to have
his blind eye done, too. He can see out of it after 55 years being
blind, but he sees double; and I
think that was causing his dizziness. We were sorry to miss
the opportunity of seeing you after
all these years.
Sincerely,
Ray & Shari Weir

The Morgans

July 11, 2007

Missing you so much

Sam, Val & Raddy

July 10, 2007

I'm so sorry your family is having to go through so much loss in such a short period of time. God be with you and the children.

lynn hunt and kathy klemoff

July 10, 2007

god be with you at this difficult time as you morn the loss of your loved one. keith was a great guy and will be so very missed by all the staff at valpo care and rehab center, we will never forget the wit in his humor , the love in his laughter, or the great big smile on his face. god bless you all.

Shannon Hill

July 9, 2007

We will love and miss you forever!
Rest In Peace! Love, Joe, Shannon, Justin & Jacob

Loving you always, Kim

July 9, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Tina Berger

July 9, 2007

"Anyone can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a DAD!"
(above written by my dad :) )

You are, was and always will be my one and only DAD :)

I love you :)

Barbara Fox

July 9, 2007

Dear Keith, we all loved you dearly and you will be missed greatly by all of us, especially your God-daughter, LeeAnn. Thank you for being such a great brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Barbara Jean, Bobby, LeeAnn, Garin and Bobbie Jean Fox

Terri ( Bear) Jones

July 9, 2007

Your family is in my prayers, I am sorry about your loss.

Kim

July 9, 2007

We are all going to miss you so very much. You suffered for so long but never let it show. We know that you are in a much better place now but we still don't want to let you go. Ride Free...... RIP Loving You Forever

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