Kimberly Caldwell-Chiko, 55, of Munster, IN formerly of Valparaiso, IN passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born September 7, 1969, in Chicago, IL to Earl Russell & Gladys (Clifton) Allen, graduated from Valparaiso High School and received an associate’s degree from Vincennes University. Kim’s career was with Nordstrom’s department store in Chicago as a sales associate and she also worked for Electric Motor Services in Munster. Traveling to inspiring places foreign and domestic were always welcome adventures for Kim. Along with her family, friends, and her pets (“Blanco” and “Ivy”), Kim enjoyed the company of others in her leisure time.
Survivors include her children; Chase Caldwell & Kailee Chiko, mother, Gladys Allen, siblings; Richard Allen, Kathy Allen-Randle, Laura Dyson, Debra Allen & Tina Allen-Abulhassan (Yasser) and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Allen, and father, Elmer Allen.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 20th from 12 noon – 2 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery. A repast will be offered at 4:30 pm at Valparaiso First United Methodist Church 103 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to Moeller Funeral Home for the family.
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I pray Mark welcomed her into heavens gates and jumped, and yelled, and laughed and hugged, and brandished his big ole smile at her. I pray she is now surrounded by nothing but peace and love and harmony and all the good things our Lord has promised. Life wasn't easy for her, but I pray the afterlife is everything she ever wanted or was searching for throughout her life. 30-year friendships come with their ups and downs, and lots and lots of memories with this girl has come rushing back to me since I heard the news. I truly wish for her to rest in the paradise of warm suns and sandy beaches, and I hope her heart, soul, mind and body has been set free and she feels nothing but ease and serenity in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sincere Condolences to all the family, -Mindy S. Patrick (Engel)
