Jill Kristin Bavirsha, 48 of Valparaiso, a free-spirited, creative, and deeply devoted woman, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and joy. She was born on May 7, 1978 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the daughter of James and Joan (Harwey) Waller. A 1996 graduate of Minooka High School, Jill went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 1999. Her immense artistic talent shaped her successful career as a designer for MSI Flooring, where she brought beauty into the world through her work. Jill had a deep love for the Lord and recently attended Calvary Church. Blessed with a fun-loving personality and an open heart, she was truly a friend to everyone she met. She lived life vibrantly, finding immense joy in the outdoors, hiking, fishing, baking, cooking, country music, tattoos, and traveling with family and friends. She was also a passionate dog lover. Jill held a fierce love for America and was deeply patriotic. She took great pride in supporting our nation's veterans and active service members, standing as a proud supporter of those who serve, including her beloved brother, Joseph. Above all else, Jill was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Her family was the centerpiece of her world, and she will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
On May 30, 2003, Jill married Jeremy Bavirsha who survives along with their son, Payton; parents, Jim and Joan Waller; siblings, Jamie (Scott) Nelson, Jace (Rylee) Waller, and Joseph (Kylee) Waller; mother-in-law, Jean (Brian) Green; father-in-law, David (Mary) Bavirsha; brothers-in-law, Jacob (Fey) Bavirsha and Zach (Amanda) Bavirsha; and her loving nieces and nephews, Micah (Isabella), Caleb, Leah, Evelyn, Guy, and Hunter.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Lake of the Four Seasons Country Clubhouse 1048 N Lakeshore Drive, Crown Point, IN, 46307. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Porter County Animal Shelter or a college fund for Payton at https://gofund.me/1a1059360.
Please feel free to leave messages for Jill's family through the guestbook and/or at https://qrwall.live/submit/3JwU9o0EjbdQ.
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We were so saddened to hear about your passing, and we are keeping Peyton and your husband in our prayers. You were such a kind person and we loved getting to know you through the VHS soccer family. I remember you and I having a fun conversation the last time that the boys were in Indianapolis for a tournament. You could light up a room, Jill, with your beautiful smile. -Salena VanCleef
Dearest friends, my heart goes out to all of you. Your sweet Jill will always be with you and you with her. She was a lucky girl to have such a beautiful family. Our deepest sympathy from the depth of our hearts to you. -Joan white
So sorry for your loss, she was so awesome and taken way to soon. She was so awesome, always taking care of is on brew days and always fun when the group went out. You will be missed. -Sean and Gena DeMuth
Jim, Joan and Family, I am so so very sorry hear of such a devasting loss and my heart aches for you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of excruciating pain and sadness. Lamentations 3:32 - "Though grief comes, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love." With sincere sympathy and condolences, I sent hugs and love to cover you now and furthermore. XOXOXO -Kris Hayden
I have no words to express how truly heartbroken I am over Jill’s passing. It’s been several years since I saw Jill but was her Aunt through marriage and was there from her birth watching her mom and dad care for this amazing girl. Sweet, kind, funny and I can hear her unique voice. Many overnights were spent at my home and hers with my girls, her cousins, running the neighborhood, playing in the snow or swimming in the pool. A beautiful soul who now looks down on her family, husband and son as the Angel she has always been. RIP Jill. -Patricia O’Hara
I am so sorry for your loss. She sounded like a wonderful God fearing woman. My prayers for her and her family. -Karen Preston
Jill was always ready to help, pitch in with any food or activity that would make the event even more special because of all she contributed with a loving kind heart. If more people could be like her this world would be a better place. -Jean Green
My prayers for each of you during this incredible loss of your dear daughter, Jill. I trust and love God to be you strength, comfort, and love. May each day bring you comfort and the love of God. So many at Channahon UMC are praying for you. Love and God's wonderful strength, -Charlotte Musser
Jill was a treasure. For the little time that we knew her, she was always very sweet and kind and full of energy. We loved that she was a Jeep girl. Our most sincere condolences to Jeremy and Peyton and all family and friends. Obviously an angel was needed elsewhere and they got the BEST!! -Dennis and Josephine Banik
I had the pleasure of having Jill as our MSI representative for flooring. She was very easy to work with, inspirational, and uplifting. Her positive energy was very motivational, and it was contagious! I will truly miss working with her, and express my deepest condolences to her loved ones. -Katie Schaaf-VonTobel
So sorry to hear about your family's loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. -Vince and Judy Tuttle
We were so sad to hear the news of Jill's passing. She always had a smile on her face and had the best stories! We were blessed to have her as our rep and friend. Fly high....you will be missed. -Carrie Abbring, Value Flooring
The news of this wonderful person’s sudden passing has shaken me. Jill truly was the epitome of the brightest light in the room. Not only was she my MSI representative, she truly was a wonderful friend. Every time she would walk through the door, she brightened my day. Her charisma and candor never went unnoticed. She was a beautiful force. She was undeniably amazing at what she did; but we could talk for hours about things that had little to do with the products she was selling… and we did. She was always so full life and it was clear that she loved hers. Jill had a gift for storytelling. She was like therapy, and in the end we did nothing but laugh… sometimes so hard that we cried. If I close my eyes, I can still hear her uniquely infectious laugh. I am so grateful to have had the privilege of knowing her and I will miss her immensely. My heart goes out to Jill’s family. She truly was an angel here on Earth. -Kayla Miller - Ultimate Flooring
