Kathleen “Sis”
McCoole, age 75 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in
Hammond, IN.
She was born on
August 14, 1939 in Gary, IN, to Horace and Cecilia (Meagher) McCoole.
She is survived by
her daughter, Lorna (Walt Pullins) McCoole of LaPorte, IN; brothers, Chuck
McCoole of Ogden Dunes, IN and Donald “Spike” McCoole of Chesterton, IN;
sisters, Delores (Jim) Isbey of Chesterton, IN, Bonnie (Jim) Tilden of
Chesterton, IN, and Karen (Don) Pisowicz of Porter, IN; grandchildren, Emily
and Elaine McCoole; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and best
friend, JoeAnna Wightman.
She was preceded in
death by her parents and brother, Conn “Ching” McCoole.
Sis retired from
the South Shore Railroad in 2001 after 32 years. She volunteered at the
Westchester Food Pantry and delivered Meals on Wheels.
Funeral services
for Kathleen will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at Edmonds
and Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, 46304, with Pastor Bob
Burton officiating.
Visitation will be
held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at
3:00 p.m. Cremation will take place at Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN.
Memorial donations
may be made to Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry, 801 W. Broadway,
Chesterton, IN 46304, or Meals on Wheels C/O Westchester Senior Meals, 225
W. Lincoln Ave., Chesterton, IN, 46304.