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Deanna M. Shimala

July 24, 1943 - December 10, 2019

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Visitation
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 |
Tuesday 12/17, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Monday 12/16, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Prayer Service 3:30 pm

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Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 |
Tuesday 12/17, 12:00 pm

Deanna M. Shimala, 76 of Munster, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, David. J. Shimala; daughters, Natalie (Gregory) Grimmer and Nicole (Eric) Ribble; sons, David (Tami) Shimala and Ryan Shimala; grandchildren, Gannon, Jessica, Nicholas, Ashley, Max, and Charlie,; sisters, Agnes (Louie) Zatorski, Joanne (late Phil) Orr, Mary Jo (Mike) Saksa, and Carol (Jerry) Bazarko; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Zmija.

Deanna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She always thought of others before herself and loved spending time with family and friends. Her favorite job was assisting special needs children at various schools. Deanna had many hobbies and enjoyed gardening, knitting, dancing, shopping, photography, and word games. She was an avid reader and she was considered the family doctor.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 pm with a prayer service at 3:30 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Tuesday from 11:30 am–12:00 pm at the church. A mass will be held on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at 12:00 pm at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN.

Visitation
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 | Map
Tuesday 12/17, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Monday 12/16, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Prayer Service 3:30 pm

Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 | Map
Tuesday 12/17, 12:00 pm

Deanna M. Shimala, 76 of Munster, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, David. J. Shimala; daughters, Natalie (Gregory) Grimmer and Nicole (Eric) Ribble; sons, David (Tami) Shimala and Ryan Shimala; grandchildren, Gannon, Jessica, Nicholas, Ashley, Max, and Charlie,; sisters, Agnes (Louie) Zatorski, JoanneContinue Reading

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Ginnie Pollen left a message on December 17, 2019:
So sorry to hear this news! Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Deana Keane left a message on December 17, 2019:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Nicole, your mom seemed like a wonderful person. Creative, loving and caring from how you described her at times. I met her once or twice when she came by the office. She was always so sweet and pleasant. We laughed about sharing the same name but spelled different. You were a wonderful daughter to her. God Bless your family and stay strong during this difficult time.
Sharon Haney Klein left a message on December 16, 2019:
Love And Peace To your Family
Karen left a message on December 12, 2019:
Prayers and hugs my friend
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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