Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1916
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Mary Schroeder Obituary
Mary Schroeder
VALPARAISO, IN - Mary Schroeder, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1916 in Gary, IN. She was a resident at Avalon Springs Health Center in Valparaiso, IN.
She is survived by daughter: Pamela (Bruce) Balsley; grandsons: Kevin (Lori) Balsley, Keith (Andrea) Balsley, Brent and Scott Balsley; granddaughter: Kim (Todd) Trepton; great-grandsons: Tyler Trepton, Kyle and Mason Balsley; great-granddaughters: Rebekah Balsley and Lindsey Trepton; many nieces and nephews.
Mary is preceded in death by husband of 53 years Gilbert D. Schroeder; parents: John and Julia Maruhnic; sisters: Irene Kallok, Julia "Jay" Dilley, Margaret "Peggy" Clifton; brother: John Maruhnic.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, having lived in Gary, Highland, and Valparaiso, IN. She was a 1934 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. She was employed for many years at National Tea Grocery in Glen Park (Gary). Mary enjoyed traveling with her husband and seeing the beauty of our country and visiting Indiana State Parks.
Per Mary's wishes, there will be no services. Internment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN. Arrangements made by PRUZIN & LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, Crown Point. She will be in our hearts and memories forever.
Please visit www.pruzinfuneralservice.com to express online condolences and view online obituary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Schroeder
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Mary Schroeder's name
Memorial Events
for Mary Schroeder
Funeral services provided by:
Pruzin & Little Funeral Service - Crown Point811 E. Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Schroeder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
