Marcia O'Sullivan

Mar 14, 1947 - Jan 1, 2025

Marcia O'Sullivan (née Swantko), 77, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2025.

Marcia was born on March 7, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Albin and Margaret Swantko. She graduated from Hammond High School and later attended art school in Chicago, where she began cultivating her lifelong passion for creativity and artistic expression.

Marcia raised her three kids-son Brian and twin daughters Eileen and Carolyn-in Munster, Indiana. During this time, she worked for many years at Community Hospital, balancing her career with her devotion to her family and friends. Later in life, Marcia relocated to Valparaiso, where she focused on her health, faith, artistic endeavors, which included being involved for years with the Duneland Weavers Guild & Chesterton Art Center.

Despite her kid's encouragement to move to a place with milder summers and winters, Marcia remained steadfast in her love for Northwest Indiana, where she lived her entire life; she loved to watch the seasons change.

Marcia's friends and family will remember her for her passionate spirit, warm and loving nature, and deep pride in her children and grandchildren. She was a strong, creative woman who left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Marcia is survived by her son, Brian O'Sullivan (Mary); her daughters, Eileen Ross (Brian) and Carolyn Martinez; and her grandchildren, Felix, Riley, Phoebe, and Brandon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albin and Margaret Swantko; her brothers, Greg and Frederick Swantko; and her sister, Marjorie Sakal.

Marcia's memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones, who will cherish the warmth, humor, and love she brought into their lives.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 3 – 7 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 am Friday at the funeral home with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crown Point.

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Published by The Times on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Cathy (Yuraitis) Zahn

January 25, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss!

Jeanette Swentko Nondorf

January 12, 2025

Deepest sympathy for the passing of Marcia. I hold the memories of her beauty, kindness, quirky sense of humor closely. Safe journey cousin.

Keith yuraitis

January 10, 2025

So sorry for your guys loss. Your mom was a wonderful person. Always kind and caring. She will be missed. May the lord be with your family at this difficult time.

Katie Burns

January 9, 2025

I hope you remember me. I moved to Southern California 2 years ago with my girls, saw your mom a few years ago when she stopped by my house while I was working on my yard. Email me and we can talk. I remember when Brian was a Navy seal!

Tricia Victor

January 9, 2025

My mom is Katie Burns and always talked about how she babysat Marcia´s kids growing up. She was our neighbor on the best street Kraay Avenue.

Marcia was so funny, witty, and kind to everyone. When she moved to Valpo, our neighborhood felt the loss, but we were so happy for her. She will be missed.

Katie Burns

January 9, 2025

Dear Brian, Eileen, and Carolyn,

My mom used to get so mad at me for spending so much time at your house even when I wasn't babysitting. I hope you all find some peace. She was a very special person and you are all loved so much.

John B.

January 9, 2025

Marcia was a kind and generous woman. I was acquainted with her because I delivered the "Hammond Times" to her doorstep. When a few siblings and I decided to drive to Florida for spring break (while still HS students), Marcia found out and insisted we borrow her credit card in case of an emergency. It´s been nearly fifty years since I moved away. To her children, I´m sure Marcia was a loving mom!

Joe Parker

January 8, 2025

Her beauty was always a lite in Men's eyes, I was mesmerized.

Bob Burns

January 8, 2025

I was Marshes boyfriend from61-64 when I joined the Marines. We had a great relationship together but since I was going into the military her friends thought I would be a loser. While I was in Vietnam she hooked up with another guy going to college. She was a smart woman.

Janet Gacsy and Family

January 8, 2025

Brian,Eileen,Carolyn and Families,
So saddened to here of your loss. Marcia will always be remembered as a wonderful person, lovely lady with a positive outlook and a true friend who was always available and so much more. She has been a friend forever and will never be forgotten.
Heaven is lucky to have her and shines brighter.
With deepest sympathy, Janet,Floyd and Audrey Gacsy

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