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Stephen James Obituary
Stephen "Steve" James, age 79, of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Steve married Louise James on July 4, 1970, and was married for 48 years.
Steve is survived by his children, Tina (Kevin) Pape of Crown Point, Indiana, Ryan (Fernando) Senra-James of Tallahassee, Florida, and Gary (Ana) James of Brownsburg, Indiana; grandchildren, Zachary Human and Grant and Juliette Pape; and his close cousin, Phil McDonald.
Steve worked in the finance industry for over 35 years before retiring from his fulfilling career. He spent several years in Edgewater, Florida, with his wife, Louise, until once again, relocating back to their hometown, Michigan City, in 1997. In 2016, Steve and Louise moved to Crown Point to be closer to family. He then lived with Tina and Kevin for almost five years before transferring to Aperion Care in DeMotte, Indiana.
On behalf of our family, we wish to thank all of our loved one's hospice staff at Traditions Health, Dr. Kristine Teodori and her staff, and all the staff and caregivers at Aperion Care in DeMotte. Your compassion, love, support and endless help for our father/grandfather and our family will never be forgotten.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN, 46307, from 1 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 3 p.m. with Lisa Casimer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Stephen's name to Traditions Hospice, or plant a tree in his name.
Visit Stephen's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tina (James) Pape & Family
January 23, 2024
Thank you so very much to everyone who traveled both near & far to attend our Dad's visitation & memorial service in the bitter cold/nasty weather. Our family was overwhelmed & beyond appreciative with the amazing turnout to say goodbye to our Dad/Papa & offer support, encourgement, kindness, & Love to our family. We are finding Peace knowing he's now reunited with our beautiful Angel Mom, Louise, the Love of his life, in Heaven with the Lord.
Thank you for all the prayers, kind words, cards, flowers, plants, donations to Traditions Health Hospice in CP, & all the memory trees planted in my Dad's name. Love & Hugs to everyone ~ Tina (James) Pape & Family
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Debbie & Randy Novak
January 10, 2024
Sending our deepest condolences to Tina, Ryan, Gary, and families. We will always remember Steve and Louise. They were such kind and caring friends, and oh how they loved each of you so much! May you find comfort for your sadness during this difficult time.
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