Sharon Rae Furman age 59 of Portage, IN passed away March 31, 2011; she is survived by her loving husband; Robert, two devoted daughters; Kimberly Ann (John) Crawford of Greenwood, IN; Teresa Marie (Brian) Lam of Valparaiso, IN, three cherished grandchildren; Jackson, Kaelynn and Matthew, her parents; Raymond & Doris Krager of Schererville, IN, three sisters; Karla (David) Houston, of IL, Karen Kmak of Fl, Cyndi (Carl) Pierce of South Bend, IN, fond aunt of many nieces and newphews. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 10:00 am directly at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reverend Edward Moszer, officiating. Interment Catholic Cemeteries, Hammond, IN. Family and friends may gather on Sunday, April 3, 2011; from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm 9with a 4:30 pm prayer service) at Kuiper Funeral Home 9039 Kleinman Rd (two blocks south of Ridge Rd) Highland, IN. Sharon was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, employed at Lake County Public Libray, Merrillville branch.
