Regina S. Foster nee Newman, age 78, of Merrillville, IN formerly of Whiting, IN, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus after a long illness. Regina is survived by 1 son, Roger Foster and 1 daughter, Jolynn Puente both of Merrillville, IN; 2 grandsons: Brandon Scott and Ryan Puente; 2 sisters: Frankie Rufus Bingham of TN and Aretta Fred Cooper of OH; 1 brother, H.A. Glenda Newman of GA; 3 loving sister-in-laws: Novella Foster, Mildred Odom and Vernie Green all of GA; and many other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Foster; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Private funeral services were be held Monday, April 26, 2010 at Geisen Funeral Home, Merrillville, with Pastor Tom McDonnell officiating. Interment followed at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Regina was a member of the First Baptist Church of Schererville. She was the former owner of Jean?s Tress Crest Beauty Shop in Whiting. In memory of Regina, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. 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.