Shirley Ann Fusko, age 85...or '39' as she would say, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage, IN.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Mollyann) Tretter and Rosemary (Michael) Alvarez; grandchildren, David (Cassie) Tretter, Shawna (Kevin) Urbanczyk, Steffani (Michael) Dranchak, Ross Alvarez, Sara Tretter, Kayla Barrentine, Julian (Wendy) Cervantes, Alexander (Asama) Cervantes, Benjamin (Nina) Miramontes, William Tretter and Terra Tretter; great-grandchildren, Logan, Mark, Cory, Seth, Stella Blue, Destinie, Serenitie, Samantha, Devin (Audrey), Dylin, Austin, Killie, Ayden, Daimian, Kyler, Dominik, Cody (Hailey), Nevaeh, Avery, Isabel, Annabelle, Kyleigh and Alexavier; 2 great great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Zach; sisters, Geraldean (Thomas) Skordas, Arlene Brownd and Christine Golden as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Martha Ziembicki; sons, David (Angie) Tretter and Randy Tretter; loving husband, Rudolph Kenneth Fusko; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Johnson, Barbara Ziembicki, Lorraine Ziembicki, Loretta (Andrew) Bedocs, Elizabeth (Ernest) Stevens, Catherine (Richard) Ellis, Patricia (Thomas) Sayers, Nancy Ziembicki and Michelene Ziembicki; best friends, Joanne Wilkie, Penny, MaryAnn, and her beloved dog, Peanut.
Shirley was born September 30, 1938, in East Chicago, IN. She married Francis Tretter on May 23, 1957. Together they had 4 children before they divorced in 1966. She raised her kids alone until 1973 when she met the love of her life, Rudolph Fusko and married him 2 weeks later. Shirley and Rudy were proud owners of Aunt Shirley's Spices which gave them the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Shirley loved to travel and meet new people. She never met a stranger. Shirley and Rudy retired in 2000.
Shirley was best known for her infectious smile and laugh, always positive attitude, and giving the best hugs. She loved Bingo and played every Thursday at the Munster Community Center. She proudly called herself a "Keenager." She could be found watching Jeopardy every day at 3:30 with a glass of red wine and if you called her at that time, you were in trouble. She was an avid Elvis and Cubs fan. She was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN.
Shirley was a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and she will be truly missed.
We want to thank her second family at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage for the love and care you showed Shirley. She was happy there because of all the love the staff showed her and for that we are forever grateful. We would also like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their exceptional care these last few months.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road), Highland IN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN with Rev. Jeff Burton officiating. Visitation at the church will precede the Mass from 9:30-10:00 AM.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Mollyann) Tretter and Rosemary (Michael) Alvarez; grandchildren, David (Cassie) Tretter, Shawna (Kevin) Urbanczyk, Steffani (Michael) Dranchak, Ross Alvarez, Sara Tretter, Kayla Barrentine, Julian (Wendy) Cervantes, Alexander (Asama) Cervantes, Benjamin (Nina) Miramontes, William Tretter and Terra Tretter; great-grandchildren, Logan, Mark, Cory, Seth, Stella Blue, Destinie, Serenitie, Samantha, Devin (Audrey), Dylin, Austin, Killie, Ayden, Daimian, Kyler, Dominik, Cody (Hailey), Nevaeh, Avery, Isabel, Annabelle, Kyleigh and Alexavier; 2 great great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Zach; sisters, Geraldean (Thomas) Skordas, Arlene Brownd and Christine Golden as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Martha Ziembicki; sons, David (Angie) Tretter and Randy Tretter; loving husband, Rudolph Kenneth Fusko; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Johnson, Barbara Ziembicki, Lorraine Ziembicki, Loretta (Andrew) Bedocs, Elizabeth (Ernest) Stevens, Catherine (Richard) Ellis, Patricia (Thomas) Sayers, Nancy Ziembicki and Michelene Ziembicki; best friends, Joanne Wilkie, Penny, MaryAnn, and her beloved dog, Peanut.
Shirley was born September 30, 1938, in East Chicago, IN. She married Francis Tretter on May 23, 1957. Together they had 4 children before they divorced in 1966. She raised her kids alone until 1973 when she met the love of her life, Rudolph Fusko and married him 2 weeks later. Shirley and Rudy were proud owners of Aunt Shirley's Spices which gave them the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Shirley loved to travel and meet new people. She never met a stranger. Shirley and Rudy retired in 2000.
Shirley was best known for her infectious smile and laugh, always positive attitude, and giving the best hugs. She loved Bingo and played every Thursday at the Munster Community Center. She proudly called herself a "Keenager." She could be found watching Jeopardy every day at 3:30 with a glass of red wine and if you called her at that time, you were in trouble. She was an avid Elvis and Cubs fan. She was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN.
Shirley was a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and she will be truly missed.
We want to thank her second family at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage for the love and care you showed Shirley. She was happy there because of all the love the staff showed her and for that we are forever grateful. We would also like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their exceptional care these last few months.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road), Highland IN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN with Rev. Jeff Burton officiating. Visitation at the church will precede the Mass from 9:30-10:00 AM.
Shirley Ann Fusko, age 85...or '39' as she would say, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage, IN.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Mollyann) Tretter and Rosemary (Michael) Alvarez; grandchildren, David (Cassie) Tretter, Shawna (Kevin) Urbanczyk, Steffani (Michael) Dranchak, Ross Alvarez, Sara Tretter, Kayla Barrentine, Julian (Wendy) Cervantes, Alexander (Asama) Cervantes, Benjamin (Nina) Miramontes, William Tretter and Terra Tretter; great-grandchildren, Logan, Mark, Cory, Seth, Stella Blue, Destinie, Serenitie, Samantha, Devin (Audrey), Dylin, Austin, Killie, Ayden, Daimian, Kyler, Dominik, Cody (Hailey), Nevaeh, Avery, Isabel, Annabelle, Kyleigh and Alexavier; 2 great great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Zach; sisters, Geraldean (Thomas) Skordas, Arlene Brownd and Christine Golden as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Martha Ziembicki; sons, David (Angie) Tretter and Randy Tretter; loving husband, Rudolph Kenneth Fusko; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Johnson, Barbara Ziembicki, Lorraine Ziembicki, Loretta (Andrew) Bedocs, Elizabeth (Ernest) Stevens, Catherine (Richard) Ellis, Patricia (Thomas) Sayers, Nancy Ziembicki and Michelene Ziembicki; best friends, Joanne Wilkie, Penny, MaryAnn, and her beloved dog, Peanut.
Shirley was born September 30, 1938, in East Chicago, IN. She married Francis Tretter on May 23, 1957. Together they had 4 children before they divorced in 1966. She raised her kids alone until 1973 when she met the love of her life, Rudolph Fusko and married him 2 weeks later. Shirley and Rudy were proud owners of Aunt Shirley's Spices which gave them the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Shirley loved to travel and meet new people. She never met a stranger. Shirley and Rudy retired in 2000.
Shirley was best known for her infectious smile and laugh, always positive attitude, and giving the best hugs. She loved Bingo and played every Thursday at the Munster Community Center. She proudly called herself a "Keenager." She could be found watching Jeopardy every day at 3:30 with a glass of red wine and if you called her at that time, you were in trouble. She was an avid Elvis and Cubs fan. She was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN.
Shirley was a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and she will be truly missed.
We want to thank her second family at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage for the love and care you showed Shirley. She was happy there because of all the love the staff showed her and for that we are forever grateful. We would also like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their exceptional care these last few months.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road), Highland IN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN with Rev. Jeff Burton officiating. Visitation at the church will precede the Mass from 9:30-10:00 AM.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Mollyann) Tretter and Rosemary (Michael) Alvarez; grandchildren, David (Cassie) Tretter, Shawna (Kevin) Urbanczyk, Steffani (Michael) Dranchak, Ross Alvarez, Sara Tretter, Kayla Barrentine, Julian (Wendy) Cervantes, Alexander (Asama) Cervantes, Benjamin (Nina) Miramontes, William Tretter and Terra Tretter; great-grandchildren, Logan, Mark, Cory, Seth, Stella Blue, Destinie, Serenitie, Samantha, Devin (Audrey), Dylin, Austin, Killie, Ayden, Daimian, Kyler, Dominik, Cody (Hailey), Nevaeh, Avery, Isabel, Annabelle, Kyleigh and Alexavier; 2 great great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Zach; sisters, Geraldean (Thomas) Skordas, Arlene Brownd and Christine Golden as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Martha Ziembicki; sons, David (Angie) Tretter and Randy Tretter; loving husband, Rudolph Kenneth Fusko; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Johnson, Barbara Ziembicki, Lorraine Ziembicki, Loretta (Andrew) Bedocs, Elizabeth (Ernest) Stevens, Catherine (Richard) Ellis, Patricia (Thomas) Sayers, Nancy Ziembicki and Michelene Ziembicki; best friends, Joanne Wilkie, Penny, MaryAnn, and her beloved dog, Peanut.
Shirley was born September 30, 1938, in East Chicago, IN. She married Francis Tretter on May 23, 1957. Together they had 4 children before they divorced in 1966. She raised her kids alone until 1973 when she met the love of her life, Rudolph Fusko and married him 2 weeks later. Shirley and Rudy were proud owners of Aunt Shirley's Spices which gave them the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Shirley loved to travel and meet new people. She never met a stranger. Shirley and Rudy retired in 2000.
Shirley was best known for her infectious smile and laugh, always positive attitude, and giving the best hugs. She loved Bingo and played every Thursday at the Munster Community Center. She proudly called herself a "Keenager." She could be found watching Jeopardy every day at 3:30 with a glass of red wine and if you called her at that time, you were in trouble. She was an avid Elvis and Cubs fan. She was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN.
Shirley was a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and she will be truly missed.
We want to thank her second family at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage for the love and care you showed Shirley. She was happy there because of all the love the staff showed her and for that we are forever grateful. We would also like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their exceptional care these last few months.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road), Highland IN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Hammond, IN with Rev. Jeff Burton officiating. Visitation at the church will precede the Mass from 9:30-10:00 AM.
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