Margaret Eleanor (Sheehy) Ulman, 91, of Valparaiso, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2024. Margaret was born on November 6, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Martin and Katherine (Hunt) Sheehy. Left to cherish memories of Margaret are her husband, James Rupp; her children, Michael, Mitchell (Shelly), Laura (Ronald), Robert, James (Amy); grandchildren, Lauren, Zachary, Brian, Madison, Jackson, Hogan; and great-grandchild Lennon. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mitchell Ulman; brothers, Donald (Cleon), Thomas (Marianne); her sister, Mary; and grandson, Nicholas.
She worked at TSC and Centier Bank downtown Valparaiso, but her most important work was as a mother and grandmother. She had a never-ending love for her children and grandchildren that came through in everything she did. Her faith, love and warmth brought people and family together. She was known for her relationship with Jesus. Treasuring her time praying and saying the rosary. Margaret was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, and a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society where she volunteered much of her time.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 3:00-7:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 4:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso. A Funeral Mass will be held on July 26th at 10:00 AM directly at St. Paul Catholic Church 1855 Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, or Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. God bless you, -Ronnie & Juli Rospond
Dear Ulman Family, It was with great sadness that I learned of your Moms passing. She along with my Mom were the neighborhood Moms for all of us hoodlums that roamed the streets in Miller. They were always there to feed us and take care of us and lend a helping hand and support us no matter what. I’m sure you will all miss her just as my family misses our Mother. May God be with you in your time of grief and allow his presence to comfort you. I love all of you. -Kent Bewick
Dear Uncle James, So very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. With love and prayer, -Kristin Rupp
Sorry for your loss. We will remember her in our prayers. -Frank and Virginia Palfi
Marge was a big part of our family but as with all things we grow apart with years. I’m very saddened to hear what the family is going through but Mrs. Ulman had a long life during which she touched the lives of so many people. Anyone that knew her is saying a prayer for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. -Kevin Bewick
My Dear adopted Brothers and sister as we were brought up by both our Mothers together. Your Mom was always there no matter what and was the best friend to our Mom and she was to yours. So many memories we all have about growing up in Miller and so many Memories about your Mom. I know you all are going to Miss her so very much and will wish you could talk to her I am sure. Just know you have another family here for all of you too and you all are very loved. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and am so sad about your loss. Love, -Debbie Bewick Smith
