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In Memory

Sharon Ann Decker (Kish) - Class Of 1965

Sharon Ann Decker (Kish)

Sharon Ann (Decker) Kish

Sharon Ann Kish, 76 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born April 9, 1947 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of the late James and Mary Jane (Thomas) Decker. Sharon was a graduate of Indiana University with a master’s degree in counseling, which led her to a highly accomplished career in community and philanthropic service. Most notably working as the President of the United Way of Porter County in Indiana and the Executive Director of Neighboring Mental Health Center in Lake County, Ohio. Her hard work and care for community was recognized with various awards over her career including the Key to the City of Valparaiso in 2015 and the State of Indiana’s prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award. Sharon was an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Valparaiso, Rotary Club of Valparaiso, and the Porter County Parks Foundation. Most of all she loved and cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

On February 3, 1968, Sharon married James R. Kish who preceded her in death on December 19, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Duncan of Macomb, MI, Kathleen (Joseph) Posavac of Valparaiso & Kara Kish of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Joely & Bryn Duncan and Vivienne & Evette Posavac; brother, James “Ken” (Cheryl) Decker; in-laws, Joseph Kish, Barbara (Michael) Blume & John (Joan) Kish; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held April 3, 2024 from 3 – 7 pm CDT at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with prayer service at 6:00 pm. The funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am CDT April 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 W. Division Rd., Valparaiso, IN with burial to follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Rd., Granger, IN with a 3:00 pm EDT committal ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Valparaiso Rotary Club Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 522 Valparaiso, IN 46384.

03/24/2024 EJS