Kathy Lopez Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kathy Lopez of Griffith, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 30, 2024 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Ellen and Michael Tilka. She is survived by: her husband Gus; her daughters, Maureen, Julieanne, Michelle Lopez and Gloria DeGraaf (Wayne); her grandchildren, Riley, Blake and Brielle DeGraaf; and her siblings, Michael Tilka (Susan Dobie), Susan Tilka (Michael Hennessy), Patrick Tilka (Kim), Dan Tilka (Jackie), Kevin Tilka (Gina Heatherington), Terrence Tilka, Jane Tilka (Bill Dolin), Nancy Tilka (Frederic Trincot) and Carole Loufek (Garry). She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Church (525 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (525 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319). A burial was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at the Cemetery Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens (711 W 77th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Doctors Without Borders, Shriners Hospitals or a charity of your choice are appreciated.