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Margaret Serbentas Obituary
MARGARET JEAN SERBENTAS
(nee Keddie)
"Jean"
Born July 14, 1931 in Warrington, England, entered Heaven July 8, 2009. After meeting a young soldier (Husband) Joe in England, Jean made the journey across the ocean to start her new life in America. Joe and Jean were married on May 29, 1952 (57 years ago). She watched as her family grew with children, Joe (Debbie) Serbentas, Crystal Falls, MI, John (Cathy) Serbentas, Hammond, IN, James (Barb) Serbentas, East Chicago, IN, Jeannie (Pete) Lenzo, Hammond, IN, Sonny (Diane) Serbentas, Justice, IL, Dorothy Renee (Lecil Butch) Martin, Hammond, IN, along with 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Tom Keddie, Warrington, England. She was preceded in death by her father, Adam; and mother, Winifred Keddie. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her memory will live on in all that knew her. Friends are invited to join the family Friday, July 10, 2009 at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave, Hammond, IN from 3 until 7 p.m. For information phone LaHayne Funeral Home 219-845-3600 or visit us at www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.
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Jeanette Stone(Whitton)
July 11, 2009
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time.
HERMAN PEGGY
July 10, 2009
TO JIM AND BARB WE ENCOURAGE YOU DURING THIS TIME. JIM, YOU ARE REALLY A GOOD GUY AND WITHOUT YOUR MOM YOU WOULD NOT BE HERE. SO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES. MAY THEY LAST FOREVER.
SINCERELY
HERMAN AND PEGGY , AND TIARRA
Beverly Lenzo
July 10, 2009
There are no words that I can express on the lost of your mother. Your were a great daughter to her and she loved her family dearly. It will be hard for awhile but your famiy is strong and thery will be their for you.
Love you.
Don Creasbaum
July 10, 2009
Dear Joe,
Kathy and I want to send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. We live in Kansas now, or we'd certainly stop in to see you at the funeral home.
Our best to Debbie and all your loved ones.
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July 10, 2009
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