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Lisa McKay Obituary

LISA MARIE MCKAY (nee HAMMONS) Hebron, IN/formerly of Lakeville, MI/Wheatfield, IN Age 40 passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN, after a 3 year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Tim McKay; daughter, Nichole Marie McKay, age 18 of Hebron; son, Cody Wayne McKay, age 16 of Hebron; father, Rufus "Sonny" Hammons of Wheatfield, IN; sister, Teresa (Michael) Orsburn of Demotte, IN; many nieces and nephews; father and mother-in-law, Marty and Sharon McKay of Hebron; best friend, Barb Jackson of KY. Preceded in death by mother, Margaret Anne Hammons. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Geisen Funeral Home, Hebron with Pastor Wayne Barrett officiating. Burial at Hebron Cemetery in Hebron, IN. Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home, 624 N. Main, Hebron, IN on Friday, August 24, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Lisa was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed vacations with her family and had a passion for the outdoors. She was a crafty person who enjoyed tole painting. Lisa also loved her dog, "KC" very much. Memorials may be given to the VNA Hospice Center or The Susan B. Anthony Breast Cancer Foundation. To share a memory or send a condolence please visit the guest book section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call 219-996-2821.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2007.

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Mark and Ginny Griffey

August 25, 2007

Tim and Family: We are sorry to hear of the loss of Lisa. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Robert Pier

August 24, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Fonce Family/ Tony, Laura and Tony

August 24, 2007

To Tim McKay and Family
Our family has had the pleasure of having Nikki come into our lives since you came home from MI. The love and compassion she and her mother shared is evident. We will keep your family in our prayers. May the memories you share bring peace to your family in the days ahead.

Amy Sokol

August 23, 2007

Dear Tim and family
David and I just wanted to let everyone know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your Lake Shafer Friends "Sokols"

Kristi Tengolics

August 23, 2007

Dear Tim & family,
I will always have the fondest memories of the friendship Lisa & I shared over the past 12 years. I will cherish all the good & not so good memories forever.
Love, Kristi

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