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Esther Given Obituary

Given, Esther 100, of Dyer, IN, passed away Friday, December 28, 2001. She is survived by her son, Dr. Gilbert (Penny) Given; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Cyd) Given, Leslie (Brian) Wielogorski, David (Nancy) Given, Alan, Angie and Andrew Given; daughter- in-law, Phyllis Given; four great-grandchildren; sister, Ceil Glick; preceded in death by her husband, Harry and son, Jay Given. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 30, 2001, at 10 a.m., from the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Mrs. Given was a member of Hadassah, B'nai Brith and B'nai Sholom, Congregation in East Chicago, IN. Memorial contributions to Hadassah or Hospice of the Calumet Area in her memory would be appreciated. 219-836-5000 Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2001.

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