Christine Ketchum
Christine Marie Ketchum
Sunday December 27, 2020
Christine M. Ketchum (nee Gozdecki) age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She is survived by her loving children: Amy and Donnie Ketchum; sister: Peggy (Rich) Kobe; niece, Allison and nephew, Eric; sister: Patty (Mark) Smith; and beloved furbaby, Remy; as well as many dear friends. Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Donald: and parents Edward and Rae Jean.
Christine was a life-long resident of the region, ultimately making her home in Valparaiso. She graduated from Bishop Noll, and then continued on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and her Master’s degree from Purdue Cal – and remained a true Boilermaker for all of her days.
Christine worked in finance and accounting at ArcelorMittal for nearly 40 years. She loved her work nearly as much as she loved to travel. She will always be known for her positivity and her loving, kind smile and she often gave back to her community, participating in blood drives whenever able. She enjoyed spending time at St. Agnes Day Services Center, and will be missed by many friends and caregivers there. Above all else, she loved her family, and never missed an opportunity to support her husband and children in whatever they were involved in. She will be truly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 with visitation from 8:30 AM until time of service at 11:45 AM Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Masks are required at all services.
Donations may be made in Christine’s name to St. Agnes Day Services Center, 1859 Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso, In 46385.
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Visitation
Thursday December 31, 2020
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
7535 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 VIEW MAP
219-736-5840
219-685-5128
Service
Thursday December 31, 2020
11:45 AM
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
7535 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 VIEW MAP
219-736-5840
219-685-5128
I worked with Chris at Inland for 44+ years. She was a wonderful person. I am sorry for her loss… way too young! Sincerely, Therese Lysaught
I was saddened to see Chris’s obituary in the paper. My deepest condolences to her family. Chris was a contemporary of mine at Inland Steel and its successor companies. She was a supervisor of a section in Accounting and I was the labor relations manager. Our paths would occasionally cross… Read more »
Chris was just a very nice, warm, and genuinely good person. I knew her through Don, her husband, and was always impressed by her smile and sincerity. I remember when she donated her kidney to Don and how grateful he was. Last time I saw her was at Don’s funeral… Read more »
Chris was always ready to greet me with a smile and a kind word. We had many wonderful conversations about our families and she would glow with pride when talking about her children. She was a loving, giving person and will be missed. It was a gift to know her.… Read more »
Our hearts are with Amy and Donnie.
Our memories of all the happy times with Chris and Don will be with us forever
LaRue Music was a fun time for all of us.