Melinda S. Emerson

Melinda S. Susie Emerson nee Hathaway , age 52, of Demotte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 14, 1956 in East Chicago, IN to Jack W. Hathaway and the late Cecelia R. Hathaway. She is survived by her loving husband James L. Emerson, her father Jack W. Hathaway of Crown Point, IN, brother Gregory Kathy Hathaway of Wheatfield, IN, step-daughter Christa Jason Emerson Borlick of Valparaiso, IN, step-son Robert W. Beth Emerson of North Carolina, niece Alyssa Hathaway of Miami, FL, nephew Kyle Hathaway of Alexandria, VA and their mother Leslie Hathaway of Munster, IN. 2 step-grandchildren, Troy Borlick and Kaden Borlick of Valparaiso, IN, mother-in-law Virginia Emerson of Merrillville, IN, special “sister” of 46 years Debra David Huber of Crown Point, IN, Godson David Huber, special nephew Joseph Huber, special niece Katie Huber, and other relatives and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM directly at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN. Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, NOTE: NEW LOCATION at 606 E. 113th Ave. 2 blocks east of Broadway, Crown Point, IN on Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Melinda was a life long resident of Crown Point and Northwest Indiana. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School and Crown Point High School. She was employed by the Commercial Bank of Crown Point and later became the Administrative Assistant to the President of Gainer Bank, now Chase Bank in Merrillville, IN. Melinda was a volunteer and Board Member of the Old Sheriff's House and Jail Foundation in Crown Point and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Melinda was an avid reader, enjoyed music, sewing, and watching old movies. She loved all animals great and small and will be missed by her 4 cats: Momma, Nick, Gizmo and Baby. She most enjoyed watching birds, squirrels, and deer from her screened in porch. God saw that she was very tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around her and whispered “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we loved her deeply we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating and hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Author unknown. Memorials in Melinda's name may be given to The Crown Point Community Foundation, PO Box 522, Crown Point, IN 46308-0522. To share a memory please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call 219-663-2500.