Peggy Schuring

MARGUERITE “PEGGY” SCHURING (nee Palmer), age 70 of Lowell, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, after a courageous 3-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), at St. Anthony Hospice, Crown Point, IN. Peggy was born November 23, 1939 in Cleveland, OH and raised in Cedar Lake, IN. She was a graduate of Lowell High School. She was one of eight children born to the late Edmund and Virginia Palmer and was the beloved wife of Edward Schuring for over 49 years. Peggy will forever be remembered by Sister Rosanne Palmer O.L.V.; her devoted brothers: Michael (Pam), Dennis (Jean), Randy, and the late Tom Palmer; her loving sisters: Mary Patricia (Harold), Kathy and Maureen; beloved children: David (Fran) Schuring, John (Jamie) Schuring, Vincent (Loris) Schuring, and Patty (Chuck) Johnson; treasured grandchildren: Cassandra, Alexia, Stephanie, Jessica, Cicley, John, Haley, Christopher, Maggie, Anton; beloved great-grandchildren: Juan, Isabella, and Marguerite; caring in-laws Colette Sommers and Regina and Don Kelley; along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to have known her.  Peggy loved listening to music, playing golf, volunteering at St. Anthony Medical Center, laughing, being with her family and having fun with friends. Peggy touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her sense of humor and courage to the very end. Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, Thursday, July 15, 2010, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. in celebration of Peggy’s life. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 9:50 am at Pruzin & Little Chapel and 10:30 am at Holy Name Catholic Church, 11000 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN with Rev. Edward Tlucek O.F.M. officiating.. At rest Holy Name Cemetery, Cedar Lake. Memorials preferred to the wonderful people at Friends of St. Anthony Hospice, 203 West Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307-4824 (219) 661-5306. They gave such dedicated care to Peggy in her time of need.

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Alyssa Speichert

From The Times on June 30:

Alyssa Speichert, 18, was at the head of the class at Hanover Central High School.

The daughter of Karry and Cindy Speichert, of Cedar Lake, and 2010 graduate, earned a 4.14 grade point average and represented her class as co-valedictorian.

She spoke at commencement exercises about the need to focus more on the present instead of always planning for the future. “Planning for the future takes time away from enjoying the present,” she reminded her classmates.

Speichert was one of three Distinguished Honors Diploma candidates at HC this year. She received the Dollars for Scholars Judith Lueder Scholarship, Fraternal Order of Eagles Award, a Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship, IU Excellence Scholarship, IU Valedictorian Award, IU Hutton Honor College Scholarship and is the Cedar Lake Junior Miss Scholastic Achievement winner. Speichert will double major in American studies and criminal justice at Indiana University in Bloomington.

At Hanover, Speichert was vice president of National Honor Society, involved in Key Club and played golf all four years. She played saxophone and clarinet in band throughout high school, was inducted into Thespian Society and received the prestigious John Phillips Sousa Award.  

Speichert competed in Indiana State School Music Association competitions in both the solo and ensemble categories. She advanced from district to state contests several times and this past year her ensemble received a gold rating. She also played with the Northwest Indiana Youth Symphony Orchestra and is an instrumentalist for her parish, Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake.

Speichert volunteers with Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3840 in Cedar Lake and is on the golf cart staff at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point.

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