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Sandra "Sandi" Dillon
June 16, 1965 - March 10, 2022
CHESTERTON, IN - Sandra "Sandi" Dillon, 56, of Chesterton, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born on June 16, 1965 in Valparaiso, IN to Donald and Patricia (Laurencell) Nielsen. She graduated from Chesterton High School and attended professional nanny training in Chicago. Sandi was a member of Valparaiso Nazarene Church in Valparaiso. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, reading, watching cooking shows and Dr. Pimple Popper. Sandi was known for her selfless, caring, and loving personality.
On September 9, 1995, at VNC, Sandi married Dave Dillon who survives, along with their two children: Zachary and Ashley Dillon; parents: Donald and Patricia Nielsen; brother, Donny (Jodi) Nielsen; and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Peter; and grandparents: Jewel and Peter Laurencell, and Hans and Esther Nielsen.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at MOELLER FUNERAL HOME, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a funeral service on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Valparaiso Nazarene Church, 2702 East Glendale, Valparaiso. Burial will follow at Chesterton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNC or VNA Hospice of NWI.
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Evelyn Eads (Blohm)
March 16, 2022
Dear David and family, i am so very sorry to hear aboit Sandi. We will be keeping you and the family in our prayers during this difficult time. God bless, Friends from a long time ago, Evelyn
Sharlene Wozniak
March 14, 2022
Sandi was a brave and strong Woman and Mother. She will truly be missed. I'm sending Love and Hugs to all. Your cousin, "Charlie"
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