Stephen “Steve” James, age 79, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. Steve married Louise James on July 4, 1970 and was married for 48 years.

Steve is survived by his children: Tina (Kevin) Pape of Crown Point, IN, Ryan (Fernando) Senra-James of Tallahassee, FL, and Gary (Ana) James of Brownsburg, IN; grandchildren: Zachary Human and Grant and Juliette Pape; and his close cousin, Phil McDonald.

Steve worked in the finance industry for over 35 years before retiring from his fulfilling career. He spent several years in Edgewater, Florida with his wife Louise until once again, relocating back to their hometown Michigan City in 1997. In 2016 Steve and Louise moved to Crown Point to be closer to family. He then lived with Tina and Kevin for almost 5 years before transferring to Aperion Care in DeMotte, IN.

On behalf of our family, we wish to thank all of our loved one’s hospice staff at Traditions Health, Dr. Kristine Teodori and her staff, and all the staff and caregivers at Aperion Care in DeMotte. Your compassion, love, support, and endless help for our father/grandfather and our family will never be forgotten.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 1:00 PM until the time of the Funeral Service at 3:00 PM with Lisa Casimer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Stephen’s name to Traditions Hospice or plant a tree in his name.

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