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Gwen J. Prohl

1931 - 2013

Gwen J. Prohl obituary, 1931-2013, Highland, IN

BORN

1931

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kuiper Funeral Home

9039 Kleinman Road

Highland, Indiana

Gwen Prohl Obituary

Gwen J. Prohl (nee Waller), age 82, of Highland, IN passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Ron) Skopelja of Schererville, IN; two sons: David (Kristin) Prohl of Crown Point, IN and Daniel Prohl of Dyer, IN; ten grandchildren: Melissa (Nick) DeSutter of Colorado Springs, CO, Megan (Tim) O'Shea of Chicago, IL, Patrick (Gabriel) Prohl of Oklahoma; Kevin, Andrew, Tony, and Emma Prohl of Crown Point, IN; three great grandchildren: Hunter, Caleb and Clarissa Prohl; and sister, Fleur (Gene) Hickman of Monticello, IN. Mrs. Prohl was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9009 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN with Rev. Eric Kleinschmidt officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN. Gwen was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Highland, IN. She was also a member of the Bunko Club and was an avid crafter for 27 years. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2013.

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Steve Waller

July 21, 2013

So saddened to hear of Gwen's loss. She was a wonderful first cousin. Our prayers are with her and the family.

Jan Waller Ahlgrim

July 21, 2013

I was so sorry to hear that Gwen is no longer with us. Such a great loss! She was always a very special first cousin to me. Thank God she made it to Elgin to see all the relatives a few years ago, as did her beloved Herb. It is a wonderful memory.
Love and prayers,

Phyllis Paetzmann

July 18, 2013

Gwen was a wonderful, long time friend who will be greatly missed. We grew up together on the same block in Hammond, IN. and still corresponded with Christmas cards and messages. My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to all of the family. By love, she will always be remembered. Phyllis Woody Paetzmann, Frankfort, Indiana.

Janice Grandbois

July 17, 2013

Herb and Gwen were a beautiful, sweet couple and two of our favorite patients. Our condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph Hecht and Janice Grandbois, RN

Carla Kiger

July 17, 2013

Dear Prohl Family,

Your mother was a great woman always made everyone feel loved. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Carla Kiger

marilyn eberle

July 16, 2013

please except my sympathy marilyn eberle

July 16, 2013

Sending all of you hugs and prayers.

Nancy Kayes

July 16, 2013

I am so sorry for the lost of your mother. She will be missed.
Love
Nancy Kayes

July 16, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She will be missed.
Rod & Rhonda Fields

Tom and Robyn Wells

July 16, 2013

Our prayers go out to the family, she was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

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