Stephanie Georgion (nee Demitrakias), age 94, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
Stephanie is survived by her sons: Art Georgion, Nick (Janet) Georgion, George (Christine) Georgion; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister, JoAnn Lohse.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Georgion; parents: Nicholas and Katherine Demitrakias; sister, Stella Pantelyodis; brother, Bill Demitrakias; and grandson, Nick Georgion, Jr.
Stephanie was born in Chios, Greece on November 25, 1927 to Nicholas and Katherine Demitrakias. She migrated with her family to Gary, IN, in 1946. In 1948 she married George Georgion, Sr. They owned and operated Ace Cleaners for over 40 years before retiring to Tarpon Springs, FL.
Stephanie led a very Christian life and was an active member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, IN, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Tarpon Springs, FL, and St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church in Valparaiso, IN. She was active in church organizations such as Daughters of Penelope and Philoptohos.
May her memory be eternal.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Trisagion service will be at 2:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 8, 2022 DIRECTLY at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison St., Merrillville, IN 46410 with Fr. Theodore Poteres and Fr. Dimitrios Burikas officiating.
Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Stephanie’s name to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Visit Stephanie’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.