Thomas E. Haniford

Thomas E. Haniford obituary, Cedar Lake, IN

Thomas E. Haniford

Thomas Haniford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burdan Funeral Home and Crematory on Dec. 10, 2025.
Thomas E. Haniford, age 75, of Crown Point, passed away December 8, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia; son, Michael (Nicole) Scheidt; grandson Ethan (Kayla) Scheidt; great-grandson, Jaxon; sister, Delores Haniford; and niece, Megan (Mike) Felder and their son, Maverick.
Tom was a retired concrete laborer and veteran of the Vietnam War in the US Army. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and papa. Tom will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In Tom's memory, donations to the local Shop With A Cop or Angel Tree project would be appreciated.
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December 13, 2025

Linda Moran posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2025

Susan Colby posted to the memorial.

December 10, 2025

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Linda Moran

December 13, 2025

That sweet ball headed old man will be sorely missed. I can attest to the fact that he was a good man, mainly because my husband enjoyed being around him. My husband`s name is also Tom and they had a lot in common, especially Vietnam. He was also a very lucky man to have Georgia in his life. She took such good care of him and his sister. My heart goes out to her and the family.

Susan Colby

December 12, 2025

Georgia my sincere sympathies to you and your family for the passing of Tom. Sending caring thoughts and prayers.

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