Eleanor Strimbu Obituary
ELEANOR STRIMBU, age 85, a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; sibling,: Michael R. and Anna Mae Gondell. Survived by her sons: Mark (Mary), Michael, Thomas (Maria), and Philip (Julie); daughter, Teresa (Carlos) Gray; grandchildren: Kathryn, Ellery Frances Haiden, Libby, Jon (Grace), and George; sisters-in-law: Mary Breaz, Violet Strimbu; several nephews and nieces.
Eleanor was a long-time member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Merrillville. She was a member of the Rosary Sodality, maintaining flowers around the church grounds. Eleanor was a volunteer school librarian and den mother. After raising her family, she graduated from Valparaiso Univeristy, enjoyed trips with family and friends, and cared for ill relatives.
Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who imparted her love of art, gardening, travel, and history to her family. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2015 from SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 5885 Harrison St., Merrillville with Rev. Jon Plavcan, officiating. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.
There will be one hour of visitation at church prior to service. Arrangements by Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, Merrillville.
