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Norma Manis Obituary

Manis, Norma Nadine (nee Hildebrand) Age 82, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart. Norma is survived by her children, Carla (Mel) Eldridge, Karen (Ken) Teitge, Andy (Mary) Manis, and Sandy Manis; special "daughter", Jill Epperson; 6 grandchildren, Jami, Jason, Kim (Brian) Bohn, Jim, Katy, and Jillian; 2 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Elisa; brother, Allen Hildebrand. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrew Manis in 1997; parents, William and Miriam Hildebrand; brother, Gilbert Hildebrand; and sister, Laura Cordrey. Norma retired from the Merrillville Community School Corp. after 32 years of service. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 17, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Geisen Funeral & Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral & Cremation Services in Merrillville with John Starr officiating. Interment will take place at Maplewood Memorial Cemetery in Crown Point. View directions and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-769-3322.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 16, 2014.

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Dorothy(DoDo) King

March 9, 2021

Norma as the years go by I still think of the good years we had growing up In Merrillville. I still think of you often when I drive by the house. But some day we will all meet again. Miss you.

Betsey Schroeder-Kimpan

March 17, 2014

Dear Carla, Karen, Andy & Sandy, I am so very sorry to hear of Norma's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories. She was a terrific lady and I will always have fond memories of "Aunt Norma".

mike danko

March 17, 2014

Norma was always a nice lady. Always made me smile. Had quirks to make me smile. She had a great giggle! To the family- she did good in her years, take counsel that she was good to a lot of people for a long time and will be missed. One of a kind! God bless!! mike and the boys

Lance Huish

March 16, 2014

Karen, Got to know your mother over a few years. She was a very nice lady. Very sorry for your loss.

March 16, 2014

Bless you, your mother and family Carla. I am so sorry for your loss. Travel safely home to us. Bill and Joy Sillman

Dorothy and Buddy King

March 16, 2014

God Bless the family of Norma , she was one of my friends from Merrillville that we share are memories with. She will be miss.

Martha

March 16, 2014

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

Kim Navarro

March 16, 2014

Sandy and family I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know your mom at Millers in therapy.

Mary (Keilman) Volcsko

March 16, 2014

Dear Carla, Karen, Sandy, & Andy, So sorry for your loss. Please extend my sympathies to your children too at the loss of their grandmother. Sorry I won't be there for you, previous commitments out of town. I will be thinking of your family and all the memories our family had together. Hopefully they are enjoying each other's company again.

Donna Seeley

March 15, 2014

Alek and I were very disheartened to hear of your mom's passing. It was a pleasure to have known her.

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