Jane Kelley Sheeran

September 23, 1930 - February 4, 2024

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Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church

8303 Taft Street

Merrillville, IN 46410

Friday 4/5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Holy Cross Cemetery

Merna, IL

Saturday 4/6, 11:00 am

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Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church

8303 Taft Street

Merrillville, IN 46410

Friday 4/5, 11:00 am

Jane Kelley Sheeran, age 93, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Merrillville, IN passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Jane is survived by her four children: Mary, Timothy (Sharon Smith), Anne (Dan Zucker) and Becky; three grandchildren: Kathleen Sheeran, Michael Sheeran and Jesse Sheeran; sister, Margaret Balducci; sister-in-law, Patricia Kelley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James E. Sheeran, Jr.; son, Christopher J. Sheeran; brothers: Rev. Donald Kelley, Robert Kelley, and Joseph Kelley, and sister, Ann Kelley. She has been a member of the St. Peter and Paul parish community since 1955.

Jane was born on September 23, 1930, in the farming community of Merna, IL to James and Mary Kinsella Kelley. She attended Ballard Grade School, a one-room schoolhouse, sometimes commuting by horse and buggy. Jane graduated from Trinity High School in Bloomington, IL and went on to study social work at Rosary College in River Forest, IL. After graduating in 1952, Jane became a social worker at Loretto Hospital in the west suburbs of Chicago.

Jane and Jim met during their college years and married in 1953. They later moved to Gary, IN and began their family. A lifelong Democrat, Jane was vitally interested in politics. She read voraciously with special interests in WWII and US History. She had a love of opera and frequented the Chicago Symphony. When she resumed her career in social work, Jane spent 22 fulfilling years with the Lake County Public Welfare Department. Her love of travel and history took Jane and family members on many trips through Europe and North America.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410, from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.

Burial will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery, Merna IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Jane’s name to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Visit Jane’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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Jane Kelley Sheeran, age 93, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Merrillville, IN passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Jane is survived by her four children: Mary, Timothy (Sharon Smith), Anne (Dan Zucker) and Becky; three grandchildren: Kathleen Sheeran, Michael Sheeran and Jesse Sheeran; sister, Margaret Balducci; sister-in-law, Patricia Kelley; and many nieces, nephews, cousinsContinue Reading

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My deepest sympathies to Tim, Mary, Ann and Becky, your spouses and children. What a sweet, kind, caring and beautiful soul your mother was. I will always remember her gentleness and friendly, smiling face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace. Sending love and prayers to all of you.

My sincere condolences to the family. My mother Mandy and Jane worked together for many years at the welfare office. We were sad to hear of her passing. I will always remember how kind she was. Her very warm smile and very delicious rum cakes. She will be dearly missed and fondly thought of. May GOD Bless you all

Aunt Jane, and her younger sister, Ann, were two of my favorite role models. They were smart, and kind, and well informed about the world. They were astute critics of world political and religious leaders, which made them lots of fun to sit down next to for a good chat. When the Sheeran family came to visit the farm in Merna, there were homemade cookies cooling on newspapers on the kitchen table, and roast chicken dinners with mashed potatoes and gravy at Grandma Kelley’s house. Father Donald said Mass with the family gathered around in the dining room. Aunt Jane was a much-loved member of the entire Kelley Family, all who are sorely missed.

Such a tremendous loss to our family. Aunt Jane was beloved for her positive outlook, her sharp mind and interesting conversation. She was a great cook, an avid reader and someone we could count on for sage advice. She will be missed

Sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special lady. She was very dedicated to her family. I can see her walking down Jackson street to go to church. My thoughts and prayers.

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Very sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so sweet and had a big, warm smile and so friendly when greeting me (even when she couldn't see me that well). God bless.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So many memories of your mom and my mom with the bridge club.

Sorry to not have Jane here with us, such a kind Aunt. Like her mother, Jane had a sweet tooth. Especially she loved the Franco mints. I remember playing Bridge with her around the holidays. She would bring a wrapped box of the mints and if we did not open them right away she would often suggest that playing cards really would go well with a couple of the mints…

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