1925
2017
Celvia Joy Ishmael, age 91, of Cedar Lake, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 at Crown Point Christian Village with her loving family at her side.
Celvia was born July 16, 1925 in Pendleton, Texas to the late Gene P. and Louise Hunt. Also preceding her in death are her loving husband, Wayne S. "Pop" Ishmael; a great-great grandchild, Emma Rae; sister, Doris Slauson, Joan Hall; brother, Gene W. Hunt.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Charles (Evelyn) Ishmael, Margaret Valois, Carolyn (Jerry) Baacke, Donna Kramer, and Doris (late George) Handley; grandchildren, Charles, Mandy, Debbie; Joe, Chris, Carey, Michael; Brian, Kathrine, Greg, Karen; Larry; Janis, Theresa and Sherry; great grandchildren, Zandrea, Quinten; Shane; Shaun; Amanda, Joey; Stephanie, Rachel; Michael, Wyatt; Brent; Zachary, Kylee, Jared, Allyson; Grayson, Ryan; James, Austin, Gavin; Stevie, Brandon, Jacob, Matt, Missy, Nicholas, Marcus; great-great grandchildren, Journey, Hazel; late Emma Rae, Jaxyn; Austin, Zachary; and Riley; sisters, Chuddy Clark and Bitsie Bell.
Mrs. Ishmael was a college graduate, and was a private secretary for military amputee doctor, helping with rounds in Soldier's Hospital in Texas. She and her husband relocated to Cedar Lake, Indiana and continued to build their family. She was past member of Rebecca Lodge in Crown Point, and active member of Cedar Lake Church of Christ. Celvia was a loving and devoted mother and caregiver for her family, and also held numerous other jobs outside the home to help the family.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4-8 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave.; Schererville, Indiana 46375). Funeral services will be Thursday, June 15, 2107 at 11:00 am with Pastor Frank Klobucar officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. To leave online condolence, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com
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June 19, 2017
cheryl harlow
Donna and Doris, Please know you both and your entire family are in my prayers. I'm working tonite and went to check on your Mom as I always do when I work. My heart sank as I didn't know she had passed. She was a sweet angel on this earth and is now a sweet beautiful angel in heaven. I feel so privileged to have known her and you girls I will miss your beautiful mother very much.
June 15, 2017
Beverly Slauson-Wilson
What a joy to have here on this earth for so long. I remember the first time my family visited Indiana and I met my aunt Delby ( we called her) and her family. We had traveled from California to Indiana. My parents had been driving all night from seeing our grandparents in Texas. We 5 kids slept in the station wagon and awoke when we arrived at their house early in the morning. Aunt Delby was so gracious and immediately started fixing us something to eat. We slowly woke up, ate breakfast, met our cousins and became immediately family. She always had a smile on her face. My love and kisses go out to each and every family member. Love, Beverly Slauson Wilson
June 14, 2017
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Carolyn. She was such a sweet person and was beautiful inside and out. Please accept my most sincere condolences. An old friend from childhood, Lois (Grant) Schoenbeck.
June 14, 2017
Paulette Reichert
May you know that my sympathy and prayers are with you in your time of loss. I met Celvia while she visited us at Adult Day Care. She was always so very pleasant to be with....a true lady.
June 14, 2017
Larry and Susi Kenworthy
I am so sad to hear that Aunt Celvia passed away. I have many memories of great times when our families got together in Iowa and in Indiana. Aunt Celvia was such a wonderful person. She will be missed.
June 14, 2017
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time. Sending love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to all!
Linda Baacke Kirkpatrick
June 13, 2017
Ray/Rebecca Gerald
All Angels return to Heaven as I am sure was the case with Celvia. She will be missed and surely her family will have some fond memories of her from days past. R.I.P. with Jesus.
June 13, 2017
Earnest Gerald
Our condolences for the family, Celvia and our Mother were friends and spent time together in their later years. May she rest in peace and enjoy Heaven and her Heavenly Family and friends there.
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