James D. Kerezman

James D. Kerezman, age 77, of Topeka, IN passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Gary, IN to George & Pauline (Delegan) Kerezman. In 1956 he married Sandra Konz, she survives.

Mr. Kerezman graduated from Emerson High School in 1953. He then went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sandra Kerezman of Topeka; his children, Nancy (James) Mulzon of Valparaiso, Greg (Rose) Kerezman of Elkhart, James (Terri) Kerezman of Middlebury, Colleen (Jim) Shay of Wakarusa, Ruthanne (Tom) Rogers of South Bend; thirteen grandchildren, Kassie, Krystal, Candi & Mollie Mulzon, Andrew & Ben Kerezman, Alyson & Sammi Hershberger, Emily, Bailey & Delaney Shay, Amanda & Tommy Rogers; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service will be held in Mr. Kerezman’s honor.

Memorial contributions are to New Life Fellowship, 2755 S. State Rd. 5, Topeka, IN 46571 or Heartland Hospice Care, www.heartlandhospicefund.org.