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Zora Meler Obituary
Zora M. Meler (nee Stamper)
Oct. 13, 1917 - Aug. 3, 2021
CROWN POINT, IN - Zora M. Meler (nee Stamper), age 103, passed away peacefully at St. Anthony Assisted living on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born October 13, 1917 to Martin and Mary (nee Markovic) Stamper, in Gary, IN. Zora grew up in Gary and graduated from Emerson High School in 1936. She joined her sister, Elizabeth, working at US Steel Sheet and Tin Mill. Zora met her dear husband Wayne and they were married in 1940 and enjoyed over 65 years of marriage. She was a wonderful homemaker, spectacular cook and baker. All of her family would look forward to the dish Aunt Zora brought to the party. She enjoyed entertaining, reading, bowling and traveling, especially to Las Vegas. Zora was a devoted Catholic and attended St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart. Love always lived in her home. She was an exceptional daughter, sister, mother, aunt, friend, and shoulder to cry on.
She is survived by her only beloved daughter-Elizabeth (Ron-the son she never had) Guba; niece-Mary Solay; great nieces-Mary (Pete) Sikorski; Kathleen O'Hara; Margie Hecimovich; many other nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Zora was such an amazing person that lived an incredible life.
She was preceded in death by her parents-Martin and Mary; husband-Wayne; siblings-Anna Lucy Elizabeth and Michael. There will be no formal services for Zora. She will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local animal shelter would be greatly appreciated.
BURNS FUNERAL HOME (Crown Point) entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Christine Ramos Schmidt
August 14, 2021
Liz...my deepest condolences to you and Ron. We worked together at Prudential years ago. You used to talk about your Mom all the time. How wonderful she lived a good long life.
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Christine Ramos Schmidt
August 14, 2021
Liz...peace and comfort to you & Ron. We worked together at Prudential and you used to talk about your Mom all the time. So glad she lived a good long life.
Sophie Bagonia
August 12, 2021
Ron heartfelt thoughts to all.
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