Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services Obituaries

Losing a loved one is always a difficult time. While no one can take away the pain of such loss, funeral homes like Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services are dedicated to providing compassionate care and professional services to ease your journey through these trying times. This article delves into how they handle obituaries, along with their funeral and cremation services, to offer some insights into their process and commitment to families in their charge.

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Tommy Swicegood - February 17, 1947 - April 21, 2022

Departed: 04/21/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Tommy Swicegood 75, of Morocco, IN, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Mary; grandson, Nicholas; siblings, Donna Swicegood, Shirley Robinson, Janie Hale; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his daughter, Jody; grandson, Brandon; mother, Lenora Upchurch. Tommy was a driver for Ozinga Concrete. Visitation, Thursday, April 28th from 4-8PM with Funeral Service Friday, 11AM all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave Lowell, IN 46356. Burial will follow in German Methodist Cemetery. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Richard "Dick" Davis - February 05, 1948 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Richard “Dick” Davis 74, of Morocco, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra; sons, Rick and John Davis; grandchildren, Eric and Emily Davis, Codey Long, Keith Hemphill; sister, Mary Ann (Paul) Linderman; sister in law, Tina (Terry) Holden; nieces and nephews, Melissa (Chris) Busch, Cady Fasel, Tammy (John) Malloy, Debbie Bradford, Mike Bushman. Preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Rose Davis, in-laws, Harley and Edith Hester; niece, Linda Perry and nephew, Tom Bushman. Dick will also be missed by his many, many friends. He was a member of Teamsters #142 and retired from Rieter Automotive after 31 years. Private Cremation will take place with Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell, IN. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Gary Stout - October 23, 1946 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Gary Stout 75, of Demotte, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He is survived by his children, Jeremy Stout and Rebecca (Matthew) Prince; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Phillip, Sarah, Lorielle, Jessica, Elise, Leah, Vincent; great grandchildren, Xander, Maddox, Adelynn, Gemma, Rosella, Theodore; siblings, Mike (Nancy) Stout, Marla (Ron) Krizmis; Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lucille Stout. Visitation, Tuesday, May 10th from 2-5PM, Memorial Service at 5PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356. Sheetsfuneral.com

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Charles "Chuck" Hufnagel - December 15, 1932 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Lowell)

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89, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022, shortly before his 90th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary.  He is survived by his wife, Andrea; children, Debbie (Rick) Hood, Sue (Mark) McGinley, Judy (Rob) Arnold and Kim (Gregg) Arnold; 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Corrine (Jim) Umfleet, Georgette (Wesley) Hayden, Anna Mae (Whip) Quasebarth, Mary (Don) McClellan and Andy.

Chuck was a Crane Operator with Combustion Engineering for 30 years.  He then went on to work in Construction for over 20 years. He was a Korean Army Veteran and past member of the Cedar Lake American Legion.  He loved tending to his vegetable garden and rose bushes and was a very accomplished word worker, making many furniture pieces and toys for all of his family.

Cremation will precede Private Graveside Services in Lowell Memorial Cemetery, all through Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell.

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Kester "Kay" Brownfield - November 06, 1954 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Lowell)

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67, of Lowell, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, Russell; son Isaac and brother in law, Jim Wren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Frances Campbell; siblings, Evelyn Wren, Buddy and Jerry.

Kay had worked in the Lowell High School cafeteria for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, keeping their lawn pristine, and loved family time.

Visitation Tuesday, April 12 from 4-8 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell.  Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford, KY.

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Sue Gibson - June 22, 1945 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Lowell)

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76, of Lake Village, passed away Friday April 8, 2022, at Aperion Care of Demotte.  She is survived by her son Scott (Heather), of Lake Village;  grandchildren, Brice and Aden DeCamp and her extended family at Aperion Care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nikola and Elsie Anderson and her brother, Jerry.

Sue graduated from Thornton High School.  She was the owner of ARCO Construction Supply Company and worked for both S & J Trucking and GATX. She also was Secretary of Hazel Crest PTO school district 152 ½ for many years.

Cremation will preceded Visitation Thursday, April 14 from 4-8 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Yvonne Birkhead - February 16, 1939 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Lowell)

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Donna Lee Dresbaugh - April 13, 1929 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT MASKS BE WORN FOR DONNA’S SERVICES Donna Lee Dresbaugh 92, formerly of Lake Village and Fair Oaks, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook.  She is survived by her children Alice Wilson, Herbert, Jr., Sharon Paprstein and Susan Cooper; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, Sr.; grandchildren, Herbert, III, and Donna Lee Lucas; great grandsons Jerrod Alan Brown and Jedidiah Cooper; brothers, Walter and Jack Wells; daughter in law, Judy and son in law Donald Cooper.

Donna Lee was a member of KV Bible Baptist Church.  She was a devoted Christian who lived by her faith.  She and Herbert fostered over 20 children throughout the years.  She was a great mechanic who enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, but mostly, supporting her family at their many events.

Visitation, Thursday March 31, from 4-7, with Funeral Services, Friday, 11 AM, all  at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell.  Burial will follow in Lake Village Cemetery.

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Roger Parks - April 08, 1936 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Lowell)

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85, of Lowell, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Evelyn Parks, Kathleen Parks, Ellen (Tim) Trocha, Lee (Scott) Sampson; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Roger was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.  He was a dedicated employee of US Steel for 41 years and went on to consult after.

Cremation will precede Visitation, Friday April 1 from 4-8 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell with Private Burial in West Creek Cemetery at a later date.  A Memorial Service, will be held Saturday, 2 PM at Rangeline Presbyterian Church. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Charles Koronkowski, Sr. - February 25, 1932 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Charles Koronkowski Sr. 90, of Lake Village, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022.  He is survived by his sons, Charles, Jr. (Monica), Thomas (Terri), Joseph (Theryl) and Bernard (Roberta); 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Cayer and Leonard and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice;

Charles was a very active member of Lake Village St. Augusta Catholic Church and American Legion Post 375.  He was also a Korean War veteran, serving with the Army.

Visitation Friday, March 25 from 4-6 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell, with Funeral Mass, Saturday at 11 AM, directly at St. Augusta.

Cremation will follow with Private Burial in Lake Village Cemetery.

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Kevin Cramer - February 23, 1960 - March 12, 2022

Departed: 03/12/2022 (Lowell)

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62, of Shelby, IN, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022.  He is survived by his fiancé Ruth Lindahl; sons, Michael and Marcus; brothers Thomas and Greg; many extended family members and cousins, including Jerry (Joann) Cramer.  Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy and a grandmother Winifred.

Kevin served in the US Army for 9 years. He was an Operator Assistant with ProEdge Inc. in Shelby and a past member of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Dept. He was an avid fisherman and loved nature.

Private Cremation through Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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John Vargo, JR. - October 10, 1956 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: John L. Vargo, Jr.

65, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy; son, Joshua; sisters, Linda (Carl) Drew, Lisa Johnson and Jeannie Vargo and extended family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John, Sr. and Helen.

John had worked at Mittal Steel many years before retiring as a Project Manager with BP.  He attended Journey Church in Lowell and was a loving husband and father.

Visitation, Wednesday March 16 from 2-6, Concluding with Funeral Services at 6 PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell.  Cremation will follow services.

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Phyllis Luckel - January 03, 1935 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Lowell)

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Norman Telford - July 11, 1937 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Lowell)

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Earl McLean - October 13, 1928 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Lowell)

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93, of Lowell, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He is survived by his children, Dan (Toots), David, Dennis, Donald (Angela), Doug, Donna Mae Williams, Diana Wilson, Debby (Mike) McLean; many grandchildren; even more great grandchildren; siblings, Ella Jurs, Mick (Peggy), Frank (Kay); Preceded in death by his wife, Emma Mae; siblings, Bud, Ellen, Ruby, Glenn, June, Edna and Chuck. Earl was a previous fireman for Homewood; worked for the town of Lowell and Homewood; superintendent of the water and sewage dept. in Lake of the Four Seasons; and spent time farming. He also attended Trinity Lutheran Church with wife, Emma. Earl enjoyed camping and fishing. Visitation, Tuesday, March 8th from 4-8PM;Funeral Service, Wednesday, 11AM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN. Burial will take place in Lowell Memorial Cemetery. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Jeffrey "Jeff" Middle Name Mayer - October 19, 1954 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Lowell)

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67, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughters, Celina (Shannon) Brock, Nicole (Joshua) Tutza and Colette; their loving grandchildren, Mark, Alexa, Wyatt and Liam Brock and Tobias and Leona Tutza; siblings, Dori (Joseph) Little, Debra (Irwin) Don, Paul E. (Delana), Steve and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary and heavenly grandchildren, Joshua, Jr. and Cassidy Tutza.

Jeff was a good and loving man!  He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus in Lowell.  A Carpenter for over 35 years with IL local #1, he was able to enjoy 8 years of retirement.

Cremation will precede a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service on Saturday, March 5 at 11:30, followed by a Memorial Mass at 12 PM, all at St. Edward, 216 S. Nichols St. in Lowell.

Private entombment will take place in St. Edward Columbarium, at a later date. sheetsfuneral.com

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Jane Shuck - June 08, 1929 - February 25, 2022

Departed: 02/25/2022 (Lowell)

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92, of Lowell, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022.  She is survived by her children, Jesse (Cathy) of Thayer and Jeannie Kingery of Hebron; grandchildren, Matt and Crystal Shuck and her 4 children and Amanda (Jeff) Nelson; a brother, Roy “Dude” (Judy) Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy, son in law Mark; 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Jane spent her life caring for and loving her family.

Cremation, through Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell will precede Private Burial in Orchard Grove Cemetery. sheetsfuneral.com

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Dennis Moderson - November 06, 1955 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Lowell)

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66, of Lowell, IN, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, February 24, 2022. He is survived by his daughters, Mandy and Kallie; siblings, Karl (Dee) Moderson, Sherry (David) Wall, Mark (Patricia) Moderson; Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Walensky; parents, Marvin and Shirley Moderson. Dennis worked for Roadway/Yellow Trucking and was a member and officer of the Teamster Horsemen. Dennis’ wishes were to be privately cremated with no services held in his honor.

Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell, IN.

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Theresa Liptak - September 11, 1931 - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Theresa “Terry” Liptak 90, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Kraig) Maatman Sr. of Lowell; grandchildren, Andrea (Jacob) Pustejovsky, Kourtney (Alec) Holmes, Kraig (Kaylee Kincaid) Maatman, Jr.;

great grandchildren, Ludmila and Eva Theresa, Bentley, Michael and Mason and Kraig, III; niece, Linda (Frank) Newberry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy; son, Michael and parents, Lillian and Sten Lundskog.

Terry was a Librarian with Lake Prairie Elementary School for over 20 years and was a great supporter of Lowell Bluebird Softball.

Cremation will precede Visitation, March 6 from 1-5, Concluding with Memorial Services at 5 PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell.  Private Burial in Sanders Cemetery. sheetsfuneral.com

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David Gilbert - August 29, 1961 - February 19, 2022

Departed: 02/19/2022 (Lowell)

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Joseph "Joe" Loepker - November 29, 1985 - February 13, 2022

Departed: 02/13/2022 (Lowell)

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Joseph "Joe" Loepker passed away suddenly at home in Merrillville, Indiana Sunday, Feb 13, 2022.

Joe is survived by his 2 year old son, Wyatt Joseph David, and Skylar, Wyatt’s mom; his parents, Mary and David Loepker of Lowell; his big sister, Nicole Graves (Shane) of Lowell; his little sister, Chelsea Jones (Billy) of Lowell; grandparents, John and Dolores Lyons; his nieces, Valerie (Riley), Mikenna, and Lennon; his nephews, Ashton, David and Kayson; his aunts and uncles and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandmother Margie, his Grandfather Corky (Stanley), his Uncle Duane, Uncle Dale, and Uncle Mal.

Joe was a smart, loving, sarcastic soul. When he loved, he loved hard. His son was the pride of his life. He really found the biggest blessing in being a father to Wyatt. Joe and his parents and sisters had a very close relationship; if you ever need any of the kids, Mary & David’s is where they would be. Joe was a jokester with his nieces and nephews, who called him Uncle Joe Joe. Joe worked as a track and rail maintenance operator, he really had a passion for his job of 15 years, most recently working out of Griffith. Joe had the best of friends. Making friends with almost anyone, when he was younger he would stand out front and ask kids as they rode by, "Hey wanna be my friend?" And they always did. Joe will be missed tremendously, our lives will never feel the same. If love alone could keep you here, we would have had you forever. Rest easy, Joseph David. We love you to the moon and back.

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Phyllis Jean Curtis - July 17, 1943 - February 11, 2022

Departed: 02/11/2022 (Lowell)

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78, of Demotte, passed away suddenly Friday, February 11, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, Allen; children, Allen Jr., Paula (Randy) Simonson, Robert, Susan (Jeff) Smith, Sarah (Robert) Jeffers, and Michael (Brian); grandchildren, Tasha, Colton and Thomas Curtis, Samuel and Nathan Simonson, Jennifer Edic, Andrew Smith, Julianne, Owen and Luke Jeffers; great grandchildren, Arianna Ruble, Raylan and Devin Huber and Izzara Curtis; siblings, Delmar, Richard (Jeannie), Tom (Carolyn), Larry (Kim); in laws, Dorothy Lindahl, Al Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Violet and siblings Charles “Bud” Jr. and Donna Thomas; sister in law, Barbara Lindahl.

Phyllis was a graduate of Mt. Ayr High School, a Cook with St. Joseph College, enjoyed travelling and playing Bingo.

Visitation Wednesday, February 16 from 4-8, with Funeral Services Thursday, 10 AM all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.

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Kenneth Galliher - September 05, 1938 - February 10, 2022

Departed: 02/10/2022 (Lowell)

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Kenneth Galliher entered everlasting Peace on Thursday, February 10, 2022.  He was born September 5, 1938 in Pennsylvania to Curtis and Beatrice (Spencer) Galliher.  He met Judith Ann Morrison in Shelby, Indiana and they married on July 16, 1960 and spent over 61 very happy years together. Shortly after their marriage, Kenny & Judy moved to Lowell, Indiana where they remained ever since.  Kenny was a successful farmer and had a lifelong love working the land both as a farmer and a gardener. He loved woodworking, bird watching, and giving back to others.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and one brother.  He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Judy; sons, Scott (Dawn) Galliher and James (Kristine) Galliher; grandchildren, Jamie Galliher, Kenneth Cody Galliher, Nicole (Nick) Kasparian, and Lynn Galliher; one great-grandchild, Mason J. Kasparian; a brother, Robert (Barb) Galliher; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loyal friends.

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Ms. Billie Johnson - September 29, 1936 - February 09, 2022

Departed: 02/09/2022 (Lowell)

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85, of Lowell, IN passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She is survived by her children, Brian, Kevin (Dillma), Terry, Sandra (Jack) Huth; grandchildren, Brionna Johnson, Jonathon Huth, Jeremy Meadows; Great grandchild, Isaiah. She was preceded in death by her parents Bonnie and Sidney VanCamp; son, Mark; former husband, Melvin. Billie was a member of Bethany Chapel Church and retired from Our Lady Mercy Hospital in Dyer.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, February 18, 11AM, at Lowell Memorial Cemetery. Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services   www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Debbie Hammond - May 07, 1952 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Lowell)

Obituary Preview: Debbie Hammond 69, of Lowell, IN passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ronnie; children, Ronnie Hammond, Jr., Vicki (Jason) Hazi; grandchildren, Corey, Kayla, Cody, Kyle, Jace; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Diana (Doug) Loudermilk, Larry Morris, David (Joanie) Morris, Curt Morris, Tony (Kim) Morris; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, Jerry; parents, Marvin and Mildred; brother, Tom Morris. Debbie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lowell and a member of the Cedar Lake Eagles. She loved her kids and family dearly. Debbie was the most kind and generous person; she was very talkative and would talk with anyone. She was always the first person to take the kids and play, she enjoyed crafts and bingo.  Visitation, Saturday, February 19th from 1-5PM with Memorial Service at 5PM with Rev. Mark Berg officiating, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN. Dinner will follow at The Eagles, 13140 Lakeshore Dr. Cedar Lake, IN. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Obituary Services

Obituaries are an essential part of the services Sheets Funeral Home offers. They help families announce the death of their loved one in a respectful manner, sharing information about the deceased, including their accomplishments, passions, and loved ones left behind.

Cremation Services

For families choosing cremation, Sheets Funeral Home provides several options, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, or cremation followed by a traditional service. They work closely with families to understand their desires and weave the wishes of the deceased into the final services.

Understanding the Personalised Care from Sheets Funeral Home

The staff at Sheets Funeral Home take the time to understand each family's unique needs, providing a personal touch to each service they conduct. They offer support and guidance, from the planning stages to the provision of grief resources after the service.

Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services Obituaries Example:

Let’s take a realistic example from one family's experience at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The Johnson family lost their beloved father, an avid birdwatcher. Sheets Funeral Home not only crafted an exquisitely worded obituary that shared Mr Johnson's passion for birds, but also suggested a memorial service at his favourite bird observation point. The service incorporated a symbolic bird release, adding a personalised touch that celebrated Mr Johnson’s life in a unique way that truly honoured him.

As we've explored, Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services exemplify the care, compassion, and professionalism that make all the difference when dealing with the loss of a loved one. Creating a fitting tribute through a well-crafted obituary and a memorable service goes a long way in helping families on their journey of grief. If you found this article informative, please feel free to share it. For more insights into funeral homes, obituaries, and related topics, please explore other guides on Eulogy Assistant.