Mary C. Moran

February 26, 1918 - October 4, 2009

Mary C. Moran, age 91 of Valparaiso, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is survived by her step-children: Genevieve Robert Skrivan of Valparaiso, Theresa John Daly of Roswell, GA, and Bill Moran and Teri Moran of Valparaiso; 7 step-grandchildren: Christopher Tracy Skrivan, Gregory Stacy Skrivan, Molly and Maggie Daly, Sarah, Michael and Kelly Moran; 5 step-great grandchildren: Alexandria, Brianna, Conner, Diana, and Kevin Skrivan; 2 brothers: James Betty Nolan of Merrillville and John Nolan of Phoenix, AZ; niece, Jean AnnRichard Gadzala of Munster; nephews: Thomas Nolan of Portage, Steven Francine Nolan of Mesa, AZ, David Shari Nolan of Brighton, Co, James Janet Nolan of Gilbert, AZ, Brian Nolan of Antioch, IL and Jack Pat Nolan of Providence, RI; other nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Libby Nolan of New Berlin, WI. Mary was preceded in death by her parents: Stephen and Winifred Nolan; husband, William M. Moran; and three brothers: Frank, Daniel and Robert Nolan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, with Rev. Joseph Pawlowski officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 7th from 10:00 AM the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. Mary was born in Gary, IN on February 26, 1918 to Winifred and Stephen Nolan. She was a former member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Merrillville and a current member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Mary was an amateur poet, whose poetry was published in World of Poetry, Golden Poet Award and in local newspapers several times. She served as secretary for the Ross Township Republican Club and retired serving as a secretary for Girl Scouts of America. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to St. Paul School, Valparaiso, IN or Carmelite Home for Children, 4007 Sheffield Ave, Hammond, IN 46327. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.

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Bill, Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!

Aunt Mary was a wonderful person with a passion for life and all that it had to offer. I enjoyed her writings and was always glad to read her thoughts. As a child I had the opportunity to know her as a wise, independent and hard working woman. As I became older our communication became more distant as I did not live near her and was not great at staying in touch, but when we did connect we always had a lively conversation and I was reminded of how much I enjoyed her. She will be missed by many.

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