Lydia Sue Kreiger, 81 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Valparaiso, to the late Joseph and Ada (Martin) Gingerich. A 1961 graduate of Kouts High School, Lydia worked various jobs, secretary at McGills, the bakery at Costas Foods, laundry service for the Athletic Department at Valparaiso High School, but most will remember her catering and cake decorating business. She was a charter member of the Valparaiso Mennonite Church, now Crossing Community, where she remained very active. Lydia enjoyed flower gardening, butterflies, feeding birds, listening to and singing music, and hosting, caring for, and talking with people. Most of all Lydia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
On January 6, 1962 in Kouts, Lydia married John E. Kreiger who preceded her in death on July 10, 2019. She is survived by her children, Karen (Tamara Towns) Kreiger, Janet (Keith) Miller, and Brad (Natalie) Kreiger; grandchildren, Jonathan (Alissa) Miller and Ada Kreiger; great-granddaughters, Noelle, Addilyn, and Lydia; brothers, Rich (Jean) Gingerich and Jim (Cathy) Gingerich; and many nieces and nephews. Lydia was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sara Miller and siblings, Janet, Mary Ann, Donald, and Allen “Bud”.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso and Wednesday 10:00 AM until the time of service at church. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Crossing Community Church 1305 Silhavy Rd., Valparaiso, a private burial will be held at Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery in Kouts. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pines Village Retirement Community.
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Miss Lydia will be missed by all her friends and family. May God bless her. -Ted Beveridge
Dear Brad, Natalie, Ada and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lydia. But so glad that you were all able to be there with her at the end. Thinking of all of you and hoping that in time the laughs, the memories, the stories, the good times are the ones that you keep close. She would have been very proud of you all. xx -Anna Town
She had sucha wonderful smile. I hemmed up several pairs of pants for her recently. Had lunch several times and enjoyed her friendship. She is at peace. -Theresa F. Haan
