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Rosalie Wiley Obituary

Rosalie R. Wiley (nee Okray) CROWN POINT, IN - Rosalie R. Wiley (nee Okray), age 78, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Rosalie is survived by her loving husband, Norman of 54 years; son, Todd (Cheryl) Wiley; daughter, Kelly (John) Coughlin; grandchildren: Jonathon Hickey, Kathryn, Luca, Natalie and Jack Wiley; sisters: Annette Jordan and Diana Rietman; brothers: Larry (Kristin) Okray, Terry Okray, David (Denice) Okray and Michael (Stacey) Okray; sister-in-law, Judith Okray; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Anthony and Rita Okray; son, Kevin Wiley; in-laws: Harold and Hazel Wiley; brother, Richard Okray. Rosalie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Crown Point. She was an excellent cook and baker, along with numerous talents: sewing, crocheting, painting, crafting, decorating and gardening. Rosalie was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. Funeral Prayers will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 9:15 AM at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, CROWN POINT, IN, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN 46307, with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Internment will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org For information, to view directions and sign Rosalie's online guestbook: 219-663-2500 GeisenFuneralHome.com
Published by The Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2017.

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LINDA CLASS

November 10, 2017

Dear Norman, Todd, Kelly and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Rosalie was such a special lady and she will be missed. Whenever we were together we talked, laughed and hugged, as if it was just yesterday we were last together. She is an angel in heaven and Kevin welcomed her home.

pat thomas

November 10, 2017

Rest in Peace Rose it was an honor to work for you and to know you

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