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Allison Leigh Sharpe

1962 - 2017

Allison Leigh Sharpe obituary, 1962-2017, Valparaiso, IL

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

Allison Sharpe Obituary

Allison Leigh Sharpe VALPARAISO, IN - Allison Leigh Sharpe, 55 of Valparaiso, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born August 17, 1962 in Blue Island, IL to Walter Stewart and Helen Ruth (Wiersma) Sharpe. Allison worked for 25 years at South Shore Hospital as a Medical Staff Coordinator. She attended Christian Assembly Church, Hobart and was an active fundraiser for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Allison is survived by her loving family, mother, Helen Wiersma; children, Winnie Helene (Erik) Dombrowski and Mitchell Sharpe (Christina) Robertson; brothers, Walter and Glenn (Shirley) Sharpe; special aunt, Kay Wiersma; friend, Edward Robertson; faithful companion, her yellow lab, Mason; and many loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 12 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL, with visitation from 9:30-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dr. Ernst Lengyel Research Lab, University of Chicago, 5225 S. Harper Ct., Chicago, IL 60615.

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Published by The Times on Sep. 21, 2017.

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Susie Hord

September 25, 2017

Dear Ed, Mitchell, Winnie, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Allison's passing. I have many memories of good conversations with her when you all were at Immanuel. May the God of peace fill you with joy and confidence in the resurrection.
Love,
Susie Hord

Clyde & Nora Wisk

September 25, 2017

Allison had a true and kind spirit. She loved the Lord and we will see her again free of pain in His kingdom.

Karen Dujka

September 23, 2017

You will forever be in my heart Allison. You are an angel.

Marilyn Rebman

September 23, 2017

May your many memories of Allison help to sustain you at this most difficult time.

Laurie

September 22, 2017

Love you forever

Terri Flores/Wagemann

September 22, 2017

Helen & Wally & Glenn & Winnie & Mitch I am so very sorry for your loss! Allison was a true inspiration to so many people & she will never be forgotten. She now has her wings & is soaring with out pain and looking down upon all of us . Until we meet again my friend . You will never be forgotten & always be in the hearts of your family & friends. R.I.P Allison xxoo

Ron Gibson

September 22, 2017

Allison,you fought to the very end...you will never be forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,Bruce and the many friends you always inspired...Rest easy

Roberta Reilly

September 22, 2017

Helen, am so sorry to hear of your loss of Allison. She was a beautiful little girl & turned out to be an amazing woman. All your family will be in our family prayers.
Bobbie, Chuck, Julie Reilly & Laurie Reilly Cerle.
Loomis Lane neighbors.

Nathan

September 22, 2017

My condolences to the family. Keep close in mind and heart all the fond and fun memories of her and reflect on them often. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.

Rich Wiersma

September 22, 2017

Everyone goes through adversity. Allison taught us how to handle tremendous adversity with faith, trust, strength, transparency, and humor. Until we meet again...

2015 & 1975?

Sue Zimmer

September 21, 2017

Allison was a beautiful person, always willing to help anyone at anytime. We have been friends since grade school, lost touch after high school but reconnected in 2011 and picked up right where we left off. I will miss you Allison!! Thank you for your friendship, love and support, Rest In Peace my friend until we meet again love you xoxo

Virginia Wiersma

September 21, 2017

Allison is a blessing to our family, and is missed by everyone who was part of her life. I once heard that when someone we love dies, God hides a smile in every memory and hope in every tear. I have found that to be true.

Sheila Lenburg

September 20, 2017

One day this woman (Allison)I, knocked on my front door said could you sign my petition and I also hear you have had ovarian cancer. I helped gather names for Allison 's ovarian coalition for license plates for ovarian cancer awareness. Very nice woman. We talked about her Dr in Uof C he was also my Dr . I am very sad to hear of her passing . Rest In Peace Allison... ... TEAL is the ribbon color for OVARIAN. CANCER. AWARENESS I wear a lot of TEAL !!!

Winnie, Mitchell, Aunt Helen and Aunt Kay - Praying for you daily. I miss our phone conversations already.

Taryn Smith

September 20, 2017

September 19, 2017

You were one of my special gifts from God that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my precious "Lady Baby" until we meet again in God's glorious kingdom. Love from your Mother.

September 19, 2017

Allison, I did not give you the gift of life, but life gave me the gift of you.

Aunt Kay

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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Northway Church of Christ

19525 Auten Road, South Bend, IN

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5:00 p.m.

Northway Church of Christ

19525 Auten Road, South Bend, IN

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