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Victor Voss Obituary

VICTOR H. VOSS Calumet Township, Indiana Age 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Vic was a graduate of Elkport High School in Elkport, Iowa. He received his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois and was Chief Engineer for WIND radio station in Chicago where he met his wife to be, Rita Pelka. He then moved to Gary and became the founder of WWCA radio station in Gary and WLOI in LaPorte, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Rita Marcina Voss on August 12, 1992. He is survived by his son, Robert S. (Judy) Voss of Manassas, Virginia; his daughter, Mary Ann (Chuck) Hansen of Griffith; 3 loving grandchildren: Craig, Sean and Lauren; 1 sister, Esther Voss of St. Paul, Minnesota; niece, Louise Thurn of Elkaber, Iowa; and his granddog, Abby. Funeral services Friday, June 23, 2006, 10:00 a.m. Directly at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 9640 Kennedy Avenue, Highland with Rev. Keith M. Virus officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Indiana. Friends may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point on Thursday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2006.

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Karen Brinkman`

July 16, 2006

Mary Ann, I received a part of the Gary paper from my mom and I was sorry to read that you had lost your dad. I hope you are doing OK . It is very hard for a while but know that he is with your mom again and neither one of them are in pain or lonely. They have each other in Heaven now.

Deborah Perry

July 4, 2006

Bob and Mary Ann,

Bill and I are praying for you both and know that God has given you peace.

Debby and Bill Perry

Dad loving to fish on Reelfoot Lake, TN

June 25, 2006

Debby Gabriel (Langel)

June 22, 2006

Mary Anne, I have fond memories of your father watching us play softball. My thoughts are with you.

Dorothy Niblick

June 22, 2006

Mary Ann,



I was so sorry to hear that you lost your father. Although I never met him, I can see what a remarkable guy he was. You must have many wonderful memories...may they comfort you at this sad time.



My heart goes out to you and your family.

Craig Vucich

June 21, 2006

Goodbye Vic we love you!!

Sue Sticka

June 21, 2006

Mary Ann, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great guy and I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sue

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