Ann Christofolis (nee Sandala), age 84 of Crown Point, formerly of Gary, passed away on November 19, 2012. Ann was a graduate of Froebel High School, Class of 1946. She received her degree in Nursing and her training at Mercy Hospital in Gary. She retired as a Registered Nurse from St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. She was a passionate artist.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Mary Soltis; sisters, Mary Evanoff & Helen Sourlis; brothers, Michael, John, & George Sandala.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Anthony T. Christofolis of Crown Point; children – Carol Ann (John) O’Brien of Chesterton, Rebecca Hopkins of Crown Point, Ted (Judy) Christofolis of Indianapolis, and Mary (Barry) Schneiderman of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Bruce & Kathryn Mitchell, Kelsey & Anna Hopkins, Ben & Noah Schneiderman; brothers – Cyril Sandala of Valpariso, Andrew (Suzie) Sandala of Anderson, IN; sisters – Olga Brinkman of Valparaiso, Joann (Gene) Engel of Valparaiso, and Pauline Sandala of FL; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with Ann’s family on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 11:00 a.m.  until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. Cremation will follow the service. www.burnsfuneral.com.

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