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Tara Zaharias

January 7, 1962 - January 15, 2021

Tara Zaharias (nee Hiersche), age 59, of Hebron, IN passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tara is survived by her loving husband, Michael Zaharias; children: Barbara Herndon, Craig Herndon, Christopher (Natalie) Lowery, Katie Lowery, Chelsea Monti, Michael (Tyler) Zaharias and Constance (Damian) Wilmoth; special niece, Symmony (Tommy) Hightower; many loving grandchildren; mother, Beth Hiersche; brother, David Hiersche; sister, Bonnie Hiersche; step sister and brothers: Lauri Smith, Scott Parish and Todd Parish; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Dick Hiersche.

Tara worked as a nurse at Wittenberg Village in Crown Point with 18 years of service, and was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 142.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Hebron, IN. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Visit Tara’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219) 996-2821.

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Tara Zaharias (nee Hiersche), age 59, of Hebron, IN passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Tara is survived by her loving husband, Michael Zaharias; children: Barbara Herndon, Craig Herndon, Christopher (Natalie) Lowery, Katie Lowery, Chelsea Monti, Michael (Tyler) Zaharias and Constance (Damian) Wilmoth; special niece, SymmonyContinue Reading

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Beth Hiersche left a message on January 19, 2021:
Love to my sweet daughter. I will cherish these last months when we talked every day. You had a special husband who tok such good care of you. I know you are now free of pain and with your Dad, Grandma and Unccle David. I will see you when my turn comes. Love to you.
Karen Skertich Hemingway left a message on January 18, 2021:
Mike & Family, Tara was such a beautiful person inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories help you thru this sad time.
Sonya Weeks left a message on January 17, 2021:
Dear family My heart goes out to you all for your loss of such a beautiful woman. I knew her for 7 years from work. She was an awesome nurse and knew how to keep our chocolate stash going in the nurses station....lol. I was so thrilled to be blessed with her company last fall at my house for a little bonfire with a few friends. She enjoyed herself and got to experience a pizza pudgy pie for the first time. I praise the courage she held through her battle. She's now forever young with her beautiful red hair shimmering in the sunshine that never sets, and waves among the breeze that endlessly blows. Fly swiftly free of pain my friend. You have always been and will always be beautiful RED.....
Kathy Aeschliman left a message on January 17, 2021:
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Pat langreder left a message on January 17, 2021:
Sorry for your loss she fought a valiant battle with the cancer. Prayers for the family. miss her.sending hugs
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Dave Lambie left a message on January 17, 2021:
Prayers to the family. She was an awesome nurse and a pleasure to work with. She will be missed.
Angie Berwick left a message on January 17, 2021:
She was a wonderful nurse and a caring person and friend .
Lauri Smith left a message on January 16, 2021:
We will miss you, Tara. Your huge heart and giving nature touched so many lives. Until we meet again, know I love you, sweet sister.
Geisen Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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