Iole M. Vellutini

Vellutini, Iole M. Age 88, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2012 at St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point. Iole is survived by her sister, Alda M. Vellutini; niece, Georgette (Arthur) Fairchild of Crown Point; nephew, George L. (Kathleen) Carroll Jr. of Arlington Heights, IL; niece, Janet (Christopher) Gilson of Baden, PA; nephew, John (Charlotte) Carroll of Winter Park, FL; niece Julie (Thomas) Ball of Malvern, PA; great nieces and nephews: Carroll and Christine Fairchild, Ann and George Carroll, Christopher, Matthew and Courtney Gilson, Thomas and Stephen Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ovidio and Lina Vellutini and sister, Elsa M. Carroll. A lifetime resident of Crown Point, Miss Vellutini attended St. Mary's School and graduated from CPHS. She earned her B.S. and M.S. Education degrees from Indiana University. Miss Vellutini taught kindergarten at both Solon Robinson and Winfield Elementary Schools. In 1980 Miss Vellutini was hired by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago as Director and developed curriculum to establish the Holy Family Child Care Center at St. Anthony Medical Center. Miss Vellutini was a charter member of Indiana Girls State and served as the first President of its Alumnae Association. A life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 20, Miss Vellutini was recognized in the First Edition of Marquis' Who's Who in American Women. A life member of the NEA, Miss Vellutini was also a member of the IUAA, Pi Lambda Theta, National Honor Society and a member of the Lyric Opera Guild of Chicago. Prior to her career in education, Miss Vellutini was employed in Lake County government in the offices of the Lake Criminal Court and the Lake County Commissioners. Moreover, Miss Vellutini, a coloratura soprano, studied with the Choral Master/Conductor of the Chicago Civic Opera Company. Further, Miss Vellutini worked for the Lyric Opera. Miss Vellutini sang for numerous weddings in Crown Point, Lake County and throughout Chicago as well as many civic and social events. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave/South St, Crown Point, IN from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral prayers will be said Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN at 11:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 101 W. Burrell Dr., Crown Point, IN, with Fr. James E. Wozniak officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. Memorial contributions can be made in Iole's honor to the Lake Court House Foundation. View directions and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.