after struggling with COPD . Survived by her children Susan (Kevin) Pearson of Elkhart, IN; Deborah Vance of NH. Grandchildren Tommy and Shayna Vance, Danny Femiak, Anna Pearson, Michael and Rachel Torgersen, Christy (Nick) McClain. Preceded in death by husband Thomas (Vrahoretis) Vance; son William (Karen) Vance; brothers John (Irene) Mihalko; Andrew Michaels; Edward (Victoria) Mihalko; sisters Helen (James) Williams, Ann (Henry) Topp, Mary (Matt) Tonkovich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday June 29, 2018, 10:00 AM DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (7132 Arizona) Hammond, IN Rev. Charles Mosley officiating, Burial Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday June 28, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home 9039 Kleinman Rd (two blocks south of Ridge RD) Highland, IN. Theresa was a 1951 graduate of E.C. Washington HS. She worked at March Agency, Inland Steel Co. Harbor Works, and Mental Health Assn of Lake County. Volunteered for Mental Health Assn, Carmelite Monastery Auxiliary and St. Ann’s Church in Gary. Present member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. A member of the Red Hat Society, The Golden Girls and Adult Friendship Club of the Jewish Federation. She enjoyed oil painting and needle work. Theresa loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors. A special thank you is owed to Mulenga who was her dedicated caregiver for the past 18 months and Bonnie, Tina and Chris from Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice of Calumet.
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