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Carolyn Ropa Obituary
Carolyn V. Everett Ropa
March 28, 1937 - April 16, 2022
AVON, IN - Carolyn V. Everett Ropa, 85, Avon, formerly of Crown Point, passed April 16, 2022. Carolyn graduated from Purdue University in 1990. She worked as a copywriter for the local radio station WFLM and as a librarian at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School. Carolyn was preceded in death by brother, Larry Everett; sister, Betty Jean Richardson; and her loving husband, Robert Ropa.
She is survived by her children: Chris (Stephanie) Ropa, Lisa (Dan) Williamson, Steve (Lori) Ropa; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9201 E. CR 100N, Avon, Indiana on Thursday April 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Carolyn will be laid to rest next to Bob in Maplewood Memorial Cemetery in Crown Point, Indiana with a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday, April 22, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra; The Arc-Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties; The American Cancer Society; or a charity that is meaningful to you.
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Marlene and Joe Aznar
May 1, 2022
We were former neighbors (Ellendale) of your mom's and were very fond of her. She was always so friendly and had the sweetest smile. May treasured memories comfort you in the years ahead
Sherri Stein
April 19, 2022
I have fond memories of Carolyn. We first met at Book Club at Vandalia and discovered we had Maryland in common. She shared stories of her time spent in my birth state. A lovely, warm and caring person. My condolecences to her extended family.
Cheryl Miceli
April 18, 2022
Sending my condolences to the family. Carolyn was a wonderful neighbor to all who knew her here at Vandalia. So very sorry
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