Wanda Cassoday

Wanda Cassoday, age 74, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Wanda was the loving wife for 56 years to the late Walter Cassoday; beloved mother to Tammy (William Vines) Cassoday, Paula Vecchi, Walter (Jamie Kubina) Cassoday and the late Dana Cassoday; proud grandmother to Hilary (Eric), Andrew, Joshua (Lauren), Gabriella, Kaitlyn, Courtney (Zac), James, Maygen (Tim), Marcus, Maranda, Mya and the late Noah; great-grandmother to Kamden, Leo, Aubrey, and Owen; cherished sister to Margaret "Sue" (the late Albert) Jones, Vaughn (Victoria) France, the late Charles "Ray" Fultz, the late Johnnie Fultz, the late Diana Munt, the late Farrell Fultz, the late Rosemarie "Rosie" Barnette, and the late Ralph France; sister-in-law and favorite aunt to many. Wanda was very family oriented and enjoyed going to all of her children's and grandchildren's activities and events. Her party planning and cooking for her large family gatherings will always be remembered and treasured. She was famous for her holiday celebrations, but one of her favorites was ringing in the New Year on her birthday. Her unique and infectious laugh was very contagious and could light up the room. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Cassoday family.