Virginia "Jean" Romba, age 96, of Merrillville, IN passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Virginia was born November 21, 1926, in Chicago IL to the late Rose and John Sulkowski. Jean was united in marriage to the love of her life Alex Romba, on November 2, 1946, at Saint Salamea church in Chicago, IL. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and sisters Frances Lawnicki, Sue Twardowski, Caroline Kammerer, and Rose Hudman.
Left behind to cherish her memory are their children Gregory (Deborah) Romba, Sandra (late John Flatt), Michael (Kim) Romba, and Gerald Romba. Grandchildren Amanda (Max) Knoell, Cari (Jonathan) Miller, Misty (Bill) Scheuneman, Rachael Romba, Nicole Romba, Cristopher Santacaterina, John (Shelia) Flatt, and Susan (Walter) Alverez. Great grandchildren Nathan, Olivia, Spencer, Violette, Gabriella, Hadassah, Ethan, Skyler, Hailey, Jonathan, Colton, Addison, Ryland and the late James Stang.
Virginia grew up in Chicago, IL. She was a long-time resident of Riverdale IL before settling in Merrillville IN. Virginia retired from Sears Roebuck company in 1996 after 25 years of service. She was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation church. Her passions included gardening, reading, and quilting, which she did well into her 90’s.
A public visitation for Jean will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home - 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. An additional time to visit with the family will occur Friday, June 2, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Consolation - 8303 W Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ted Mauch officiating. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Funeral Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the Garden of Christus.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Traditions Hospice, 1229 Arrowhead Ct., Crown Point, IN. 46307.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Romba family.
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