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Lana Cercone Obituary

Lana Abrams Cercone, born December 21, 1963 in Richmond, Indiana to Susan Abrams and the late Oren Abrams, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2014 in Colorado Springs with her family by her side.

Lana is survived by her husband, Frank, children, Michael and Kristen, Mother Susan, Brother Christopher Abrams (Kathryn), Aunt, Sally Swoveland, cousins Abby and Perrin Swoveland and her beloved Pomeranian, Max.

Lana attended the Benet Hill Academy, Pikes Peak Community College, Red Rocks Community College and received her CNA training in Indianapolis. Lana served honorably in the United States Air Force, worked as support staff in medical, legal and investment firms and with her husband and children in the family drywall business.

Lana was a kind and loving spirit whose infectious laugh and great sense of humor will be sadly missed by all who know her. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Community Congregational Church and Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 29, 2014.

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May 28, 2014

I signed this but I don't think it went through. I am so sorry to hear this about Lana. My prayers are with you all. I am sorry for you, Chris. Mary.

May 28, 2014

I am so sorry to learn about Lana. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Chris, I am so sorry for you. Love, Mary

May 28, 2014

I don't know if I signed my name to my entry. But, I said that the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Barbara, New Castle, IN

May 28, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Lana. Know that our love and prayers are with the family.

Ruth Burd

May 3, 2014

Susan, Frank, Chris,Kristen, Mike I just heard about Lana I am so sorry. We in Indiana loved her very much, She was a wonderful spirit. Darrell & I are so sad and sending love to you all. She was our family too.

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