Michele Detvay

Hammond

Michele Detvay, age 55 of Hammond, entered Heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on, Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She is survived by her loving mother, June Detvay of Trenton, FL;

devoted companion, Larry Johnson;

one sister, Pamela (late, Ronald) Smeberg of Bisbee, AZ;

one niece, Rachel (late, Steven) Guy of Tucson, AZ;

one nephew, Ronald Smeberg of California ; several cousins and a host of dear friends.

Preceded in death by her father, Julius Detvay, June of 1999.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville), with Pastor W.D. Westmoreland, officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond where Michele will be laid to rest near her dear father.  Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday morning, August 29th at Bocken Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Michele was a lifetime resident of Hammond and a graduate of Purdue University Calumet were she earned a degree in Psychology. Michele also attended Bible College, and attended Zion Holiness Church. She was an outstanding cook and enjoyed gardening. Michele loved the Lord, her church and her many friends. She was an exceptional person, outstanding Christian very strong in her faith, loving and kindhearted. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600, or visit us at:wwwbockenfunerals.com.