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Gertrude Swelnis Obituary
GERTRUDE GOIN SWELNIS
(nee Tomaszewski)
Gertrude Goin Swelnis (nee Tomaszewski), age 72 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at St. Mary Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine Tomaszewski; son, Robert Goin. Survivors, 2 sons, Michael (Sonhui) Goin of Schererville, Greg Goin of Gary; 2 daughters, Melanie (Rob) Demosse of Gary, Christine Swelnis of Merrillville; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Leonard (Bernice) Tomaszewski of Gary; many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland St, Merrillville. Prayer Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Church with Rev. Pat Gaza officiating. Burial in St. Jacob Cemetery, North Judson, Indiana.
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September 29, 2009
Mom,
I love you and will never forget what you meant to me and my family. You have been so strong and loving. I will see you again. Until then, rest in peace and tell Bob I miss him.
Love Mike and Sohui and Little Mike
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