Schererville, Indiana
SANDRA KAYE FLIRIS HAMMOND, IN
Sandra Kaye Fliris, 74 years young, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday September 28, 2013 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago after battling strokes and other sickness for many years. Sandra was born on August 21, 1939 to Cecile LaForte and George Beasley in Carbondale/ Murphysboro, IL. She attended Fenger High School in Chicago and was married to John Fliris in 1955. Sandra was a Security/ Emergency Dispatcher at LTV/Arcelor Mittal, Indiana Harbor West for 36 dedicated years and a was a member of Local 1011 East Chicago, IN. Sandra supported United Way Charities for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the gambling boats and traveling to Wisconsin to visit with family members and friends. Sandra leaves behind a legacy of five children: John Michael (Cindy) Fliris, Jeanette Mishelle (Mike) Pudelek, Jeff Mitchel (Gaylyn) Fliris, Jacqueline Marcell (Ronald) Reid, and Jamie Marie (John) Warosh; 24 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; loving brother, George LaForte; half brothers and sisters; Aunt Mae and Uncle Bill; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; best friends: Pat and Bob Westfall; wonderful neighbors who always cared for and watched over her; devoted caregiver and angel, Elizabeth, who not only cared for her but loved her deeply. Sandra was preceded in death by her loving husband, John; mother, Cecile; life father, George LaForte; father, George Beasley; grandson, Ronald Reid Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy), Schererville with Pastor Ryan McDowell officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association at donate. americanheart.org. The family would like to thank all of the people, groups, or institutions that helped to care for Sandra through her Life Journey. Three words that sum up her life: She was INDESTRUCTIBLE! May she rest in peace eternally! You will be greatly missed by many. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
I miss you Auntie Sandy. I miss our long lunches. Auntie Judy ,auntie Betty are all gone Till we meet again
rest in peace
carolyn Reyes
September 25, 2019 | Griffith, IN | Friend
Gma! We love and miss you so much! Jen and I are so glad we moved back so you can hold and enjoy our lil guy! Send our love to Grandpa and Ronnie! You will always be with us in our heart, mind and sole! Love ya! Bryan, Jen and Bentley
Bryan Jancich
October 09, 2013 | Milwaukee, WI
We love and miss you very much mom and yes you did it your way !! Smile -You have left a long legacy behind I hope we can do you proud one day. As you say your the original we are only the copies and boy when God made you Mom he broke the mold you are one truly remarkable incredible beautiful amazing Mother, Grandmother,Great-grandmother,Aunt,Great-Aunt,Cousin,Friend,Neighbor and much much more to others we love you and miss you as Bryan says love you whole bunches all of the World and I say...
Mishelle Pudelek
October 09, 2013 | Kenosha, WI
To my Mom in Heaven may you finally rest in Peace. You are the most loving , Beautful,strong,caring,wonderful,Mom,Grandma,Great-Grandma,Auntie,Great-Auntie and Best Friend to many you are truly missed and will forever be in our hearts mom. Hugs and kisses !! Love you more, Bella,Mike,Bryan,Jenny and Bentley ( Gone but never will we forget or let go of our memories) xOxOXOX I miss you so very much
Mishelle Pudelek
October 09, 2013 | Kenosha, WI
Dear Sandy, We go back to the Poor
Richard day's. Now you can finally rest with the Angles. You will be sorely missed by a lot of people.
love
auntie betty
betty maley
October 06, 2013 | Sugar Land, TX
Although our time was short... Your mom was a amazing woman. I truly hated to meet you all under such circumstances but I want you all to know that I will continue to pray your strenght through this tough time. Take care and God Bless (Regency aide)
La'Sondra (Angel) Bufford
October 06, 2013 | Gary, IN
Dear Auntie Sandy
rest in peace. you will never be forgotten.we will remember you for a beautiful,caring person you were inside and out. love you, auntie carolyn xoxo
October 02, 2013
She was A Beautiful woman inside and out, may Sandy fly with the Angels and never be in pain no more. God Bless her Children, Grandchildren and all who knew this lively, vivacious lady. She was One of a kind ;) Blessing to The Entire Fliris Family. xoxo The Rosales' Mayo, Anita, Mayo Jr. & Andrew
Anita Rosales
October 02, 2013 | Kenosha, WI
praying for the family Sandy was a great neighbor and beloved friend will be in our hearts always love Ruthie
Ruth Peach
October 02, 2013 | Richond, VA
