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Samuel Kucan Obituary

SAMUEL KUCAN Crown Point, Indiana Age 60 passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. Survived by three daughters, Amy (Bruce) Van Cleve of Missouri City, Texas, Michelle Kucan of San Antonio, Texas and Emily Kucan of Missouri City, Texas; two grandchildren, Brandon Kucan and Tori Van Cleve and three siblings, Madaline (Peter) Jaundzems of California, Margaret Cottrill of Texas and Carl Kucan of Valparaiso; and nieces and nephews. Sam was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 150. A graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1966 and an Army Reserve veteran. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Teles officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Houston Hospice located in Houston, Texas. Services to conclude at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.pruzinfuneralservice.com

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2008.

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Russell/George Dickerson

December 1, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the Kucan family. I lived on Morningside and knew his sibling, Carl. I knew many people from Lew Wallace and delivered papers on Washington and Adams St. at age11-15.('64-'68)

Natalie Haber

November 25, 2008

Michelle, just learned about your Dad . Very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your whole family.

Bridget Loker

November 24, 2008

Just learned of your father's passing. Wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Ray & Debbie Hall

November 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cookie Kucan

November 21, 2008

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be there with you. My prayers are with you all. I know these past months have been very difficult for all concerned. I send you my deepest sympathies.

Judy Lynne

November 20, 2008

Thinking of you, Madaline, at this time. Just wanted you to know.

Pete McCormick

November 18, 2008

Amy, Michelle, and Emily: Your father was the greatest. He was such a great friend to me and so many others, as I am sure you know. I will miss him dearly. I am sure he is with all three of you now and will continue to be at your sides assisting in any way he can. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers for Sam, and most especially for you three during this trying time.
Eternal rest grant unto Sam, O' Lord.
Pete McCormick
Erie, PA
[email protected]
419-733-6312

Gloria Russell

November 18, 2008

To The Kucan Family,
My prayers are with you. I am one of the Isaac's and have good memories of the Kucan Family. I worked in Mike and Sam's Store and remember Madeline and Little Sam. Sam will be missed but not forgotten.

Don and Joann Lazorik

November 18, 2008

Joann and I were sorry to hear about Sammy. Although we cannot be in attendance, we'll keep Sammy in our prayers.

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