1985
2011
TERI MARIE CALHOUN GRIFFITH, IN Teri Marie Calhoun, age 26, of Griffith, passed away October 2, 2011. She is survived by her parents: Tim and Lisa Calhoun; one brother Daniel Calhoun, maternal grandmother, Darlene Kominski; paternal grandmother, Suzanne Calhoun; aunt, Geri (Jim) Jaracz; uncle, Richard Kominski; aunt, Marian Calhoun (Maxim Naftchi); uncle, Bill (Kim) Calhoun; aunt Melissa Peters; uncle, Joe (Lisa) Calhoun; uncle, Greg (Laura) Calhoun; many cousins; boyfriend, Rick Rayner; special friends: Wendy Kelley, Christen Nash, Shannon Scheidel, Emily Gierman, Candis Carey, and Danielle Maciszak; goddaughter, Skye Kelley. Preceded in death by her grandfathers: Charles Calhoun and Richard Kominski. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Rd.) Highland, IN with Rev. Robert Parnell officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 PM (time of services ) at the funeral home. Teri was an English teacher at Hobart High School for one year, then at Griffith Middle School for two years. She was a Pantherette dance coach for three years. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Humane Society of the Calumet Area.
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October 10, 2011
Katie Ramsey-Hainsworth
I am so sorry to hear about your devastating loss. I went to high school with Teri. She graduated a year after me. We also used to be in scouts together. We are keeping her in our prayers.
October 9, 2011
tracy stovall
'very sad' if i can do anything please let me no you are in are prayers... stovall family
October 8, 2011
Marissa Sills
Condolences to the Calhoun family and friends. Sending my prayers and thoughts for you.....
October 6, 2011
Char Holmes
Teri you will be missed forever, but know that your spirit lives on in all who loved you. Don't you worry about lil miss Skye.....we will make sure you live on in her heart. You are now her guardian angel. Love and miss you Ter bear...Char
October 6, 2011
lori nagel
Im so sorry for ur loss. im sure teri and dick are together and watching down on all of u.
October 5, 2011
Stephanie Westkowski
Teri- I am extremely saddened i did not get to say good bye. You were such a great part of my life and you will live on in my heart and in my memories and stories. My deepest sympathies to your entire family and friends.
October 5, 2011
Amber Kubiak
R.I.P. Teri. I'll miss you at Pantherette camp and i will miss seeing you across the street everyday. Mr.and Mrs. Calhoun, just know we'll be here for you to help you through the loss of your lovely daughter.
October 5, 2011
Jeanine Leimbach
Our condolences goes out to your whole family. She will always be with you.
Jeff,Jeanine,Beau and Gabrielle Leimbach
October 5, 2011
Michelle Moore & Family
"Our condolences goes out to the Calhoun/Kominski family! My daughter and niece had her for a teacher in the middle school. They were both fond of her. She touched a lot of people hearts. She will definitely be missed but never forgotten!"
October 5, 2011
To The Calhoun Family, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your daughter Teri. Always treasure the memories of Teri. She will FOREVER be in your hearts. If you ever need anything Lisa I will be there for you, I know how hard it is to have your child leave this earth. I lost my son at 21 years old. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless the Family Denise (Kime) Graves-Hardin
October 5, 2011
Debby Johnson
My deepest sympathies to your family. There is no greater bond than that of a parent and a child. May you rest in peace Teri.
October 4, 2011
Teri...thank you for pool parties at Purdue, goofing off at work, introducing me to low fat foods, always having the good gossip, and being such a fun person to be around.
October 4, 2011
Morgan Momcilovich
Words cannot express the sadness I felt when hearing about Terri's passing. She was so much more than a coach to me; she was a friend, a teacher, a role model I looked up to, and someone who taught me to enjoy life because you never know when it could be taken away. During my senior year I saw Terri everyday during her lunch and the only thing we ever talked about was Pantherettes, we were such a big part of her life and she was a huge part of ours. Her finding out how sick she was during my senior year didn’t stop her, she still never gave up on us. I remember her sitting on the gym floor at practices wrapped in scarves and blankets feeling like she was going to fall over but pushing us to work harder and telling us that our toes weren’t pointed. My senior year of Pantherettes was the best year, because of her. Every time I pull out my Gerber daisy pens she comes to mind. She is truly missed everyday, all of my sympathies.
October 4, 2011
Beth Mihalich
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Teri-but by reading all the condolences,I can see that she was a special person. I went to High School with Teri's Aunt Geri. My thoughts are with your family.
October 4, 2011
Renee Bell
Lisa,words can not express the sadness that is felt hearing the loss of your daughter. The years that she put up a brave fight with cancer it never gave her a chance to over come it.I keep asking myself WHY??? Why do the good... die young? She was a truly beautiful individual that i know will be missed dearly. Your in my thoughts.
October 4, 2011
Brad Martz
Calhoun family,
I had some education classes with Teri my freshman and sophomore year at Purdue. I loved getting to know her and really enjoyed her personality. We had lots of fun together, always laughing and making the classes much more bearable. I regret not having talked to her the last few years, but this is a good reminder for me to not take life for granted and to value the life that God has given me and all of us. I will miss Teri dearly, and I will certainly be praying for your family.
October 4, 2011
Kara Orosz
I will certainly miss my cousin very much. My fondest memory of Teri is when Lisa let me take her for ice cream, not long after I got my driver's license. Teri spent the entire car ride telling me how much her teacher's liked her, and how smart and pretty she was. And you know what? She was completely right! She was an amazing, beautiful person that was a light in her family and friends lives.
October 4, 2011
Liz Makula(Jones)
Teri will always be an amazing girl with a beautiful smile. I will keep her in my heart with fond memories. My deepest sympathies to you as I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child.
October 4, 2011
Mickey Goodrich-Hanley
My deepest sympathy goes out to Teri's family and loved ones. I was lucky enough to get to know Teri while she taught at Hobart--I moved her into my classroom and the mother hen instincts kicked in. It was friendship at first sight. I loved talking to her and listening to her stories. She was deeply missed when she left Hobart, and now, she is deeply missed again in her passing. May God hold you all in His arms and cradle your aching hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry for your incredible loss.
October 4, 2011
Jennifer Gabbert (Mears)
I am so sorry for your loss. Teri was a wonderful person and she will be missed by so many.
October 4, 2011
Mary McKinney (Smith)
I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know Teri but went to school with her Aunt Melissa and spent time with the Calhoun family during those years. I'm sure your family is as close and supportive of each other as then. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 4, 2011
Regina Biddings-Muro & Edmundo Muro
Dear Lisa and family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. I have been inspired by the stories you shared with me regarding Teri's courage and grace while handling such a heavy burden. She touched many lives in ways that would make you very proud, I am sure. Stay close to your faith and that will see you through this sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 4, 2011
Paula Dunnett
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun,
I was deeply saddened to read Teri's obituary in the newspaper this morning. I had Teri as a student in 5th grade at Franklin 1995-1996. I had the pleasure of seeing her everyday and working with her during Student Council. She was such a special person and I always knew that she would go on to be an amazing young woman. She gave me a copy of an essay that she wrote about me, called, "My Teacher is Special". That essay touched me so deeply and I have kept it all of these years as a reminder of why I became a teacher. I am truly sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Paula Dunnett (Christenson)
October 4, 2011
Amanda MacFarlane
I am so sorry for the loss.....Danny is my brothers best friend....when I found out the day of....it was a sad moment......she isnt suffering anymore and she is in heaven....my condolences to the Calhoun family
October 4, 2011
Tim & Jean Rutledge
We will be keeping the Kominski/Calhoun families in our prayers. We have special memories of Teri as a little girl and hope that your precious memories will help you cope. We cannot imagine the sorrow you are feeling and our hearts are breaking for you. God Bless You All.
Love, Tim & Jean
October 4, 2011
Diane Brzycki
I am so sorry for your loss! Teri has touched a lot of people and will be sadly missed. Cancer certainly does not discriminate! My deepest condolences to the family!
October 4, 2011
We send our condolence to Teri's family. God will awaken the dead to life on a paradise earth and she will live again. That time is yet future. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. ----Stone Mountain, GA
October 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Teri, but her grandmother Suzanne is a cousin and I love her dearly. Karyn Popovich Barringer
October 4, 2011
Justin Hopkins
Very sad, condolences to the Calhoun family.
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