Anna Frieda “Oma” Gioth, 97 of Munster and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born September 18, 1927 in Auerbach, Germany, the daughter of the late Marie Hundsorf. Anna worked for many years as a seamstress and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. She volunteered at church by using her talents in quilting, sewing, and knitting. Anna was also a member of the GBU and enjoyed spending time at the Banta Center. In her free time, she enjoyed caring for her plants and flowers and traveling through Europe, which included several times back to Germany. Family was very important to Anna, she showed her love in her cooking, baking, and spending as much time with them as possible.
In 1949, Anna married Heinz Gioth who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Hannelore (Frank Naranjo) Kish; grandchildren, John (Patricia) Kish and Michelle (Frederick) Van Klaveren; great grandchildren, Lauren Kish, Kala Brumbaugh, and Freddie Van Klaveren; sister, Elizabeth Vann; and her nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 5:00 PM. A private burial of ashes will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.
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Rest in peace, -Maryanne QUATTROCCHI
So sorry for your loss, Frieda was a special client of mine, she always had a smile on her face, she made me want to be a better person. Her sense of humor made all laugh in the salon, quiet but laughter came from my chair. What a life she lived, I wished she would have wrote a book of stories about how she lived.A best seller for sure. John, Michelle & her joy Lauren, Frieda had so much goodness in her heart, I can't say enough, -Sharon Linton
