Renate Chavez, 81, of Gary, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her dear parents, Gustav and Anneliese Müller; her beloved daughter, Carmen Subeh and her husband, Taufiq; her beloved grandson, Armando J Magaña; and brothers: Herbert, Klaus, and Gunther Müller.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jorge; her loving children: Regina Chavez, Diana (Armando) Magaña, Gloria (Elio) Acevedo, Andy (Brenda) Chavez, Michaela (Andreas) Schuwer, Jorge Chavez Jr., and Irene Aviña; 26 treasured grandchildren and 26 treasured great grandchildren; sisters: Christal (Hans-Werner) Grossman and Roswitha (Hermann) Simianer; her precious dog, Trixie; and many dear friends and extended family.

Renate spent her many years loving and caring for her family with all of her heart.  She especially enjoyed cooking and baking, filling the house with lots of delicious smells.  She loved listening to music – country music and German music being her favorite – and loved ceramics.  Her bright smile and kind heart will be forever remembered, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

A chapel service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (7535 Taft Street, Merrillville).  Fr. Frank Torres officiating.  Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.

Visitation Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, also at the chapel.  For information, call 219-736-5840.

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7535 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 VIEW MAP

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