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Barbara Lach Obituary

Lach, Barbara M. (nee Meich), age 77, beloved mother passed away September 7, 2002. Businesswoman, musician and lifelong resident of Lake County, IN. Graduate of Catholic Central (Bishop Noll) High School and Cum Laude Graduate of DePaul University. She is survived by her four children; Dr. Joseph Lach of Munster, IN, Linda Susan Lach of Lafayette, IN, Barbara Anne Lach of St. Louis, MO, Kathy Lach of Atlanta, Georgia and her four grandchildren, Joseph, Michael, Kristin and Daniel. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 13, 2002, at 10:30 a.m., from the Ruzich Funeral Home, 2031 Indianapolis Boulevard, Whiting, to Holy Trinity Hungarian Catholic Church of East Chicago, for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with Rev. Alfonse Skerl, celebrating the Mass. Visitation on Thursday, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. With prayers being offered at 4 p.m. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. For further details regarding funeral arrangements friends are invited to contact: Ruzich Funeral Home, 219-659-0018. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2002.

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Barbara Anne Lach

September 18, 2002

Many heartfelt thanks to everyone who remembered Mom in your prayers and supported us in this difficult time. Your kind expressions were very much appreciated. Mom would be pleased to know how warmly you held her in your hearts.



Peace and love,

The Lach Family

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