Frances "Fran" M. Moss

Frances "Fran" M. Moss
September 29, 1937 - October 17, 2024

Frances "Fran" M. Moss, 87, Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:23 p.m. at Story Point Assisted Living, Chesterton, Indiana

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024 at Evergreen Baptist Church, 2005 Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN with Pastor Chris Terry officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, is handling the arrangements.

She was born on September 29, 1937, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Aloysius J. and Christine L. (Sobecki) Orzech. On June 16, 1956, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Donald "Don the Barber" L. Moss, who preceded  her in death November 20, 2019.

Surviving are two sons, Greg (Deborah) Moss of Valparaiso, Indiana and Alan (Tamara) Moss of Michigan City, Indiana; one brother, Philip (Patricia) Orzech of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren, Christina (Brian) Shull, Drake Moss, Madeline Moss, Taylor Mockler, Zach Mockler, and Caden Mockler; three great-grandchildren, Zach Biederstadt, Chloe and Colton Shull; and best friends, Eliseo Navarro, Jim and Hilde Lanie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Shirley Schomacker; and best friends, Diane and Josie.

Fran’s family was blessed to have such a kind, fun and loving mother. Family and friends were the center of her world and made to feel special. Fran always had time to listen and would share her positive outlook on life, or a good laugh. She was known for taking great care of others, offering endless support and always letting you know you were loved.

Fran shared many wonderful memories with those close to her. She loved doing puzzles, playing cards and games of 10,000, especially with her grandkids. She especially enjoyed visits from friends and took many trips with them over the years. Two of her favorite trips were to New Orleans, where she enjoyed the food, music and laughs with friends, and a cruise to Alaska, where she stood on an iceberg and experienced all of nature’s beauty.

Walking dogs on the beach, backyard parties and holiday celebrations were always enjoyed. Fran loved to bake and cook and made getting together something wonderful. Endless times she said, “I’ve lived the best life”, and was grateful for all those around her. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved her, and her spirit will live on in each funny story, special moment or memory that you shared.

Contributions may be made to the Heart to Heart Foundation, 402 Wall Street, #12, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 and /or American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21044.

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