In Loving Memory of Nancy Sue Riese

Nancy Sue Riese was born on December 4, 1945.

Nancy didn’t care much for school, but she always loved to read. She often shared stories of walking while reading her Nancy Drew books. In her later years, she had several favorite authors whose books she enjoyed. When reading was no longer possible, she found comfort in watching her soap operas and crime shows, with NCIS being her most recent favorite.

Nancy enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially a large vanilla cone from Dairy Queen or a swig of chocolate milk. She may not have had much at one time, but she certainly enjoyed every bit of it.

Family was incredibly important to Nancy. She loved her brothers, her three children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. One of her greatest joys was welcoming a new baby into the family. She was always excited for the opportunity to hold the newest little one.

Nancy also loved music. Her favorites included The Eagles, Bob Seger, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. Music was another part of life that brought her happiness.

Nancy was preceded in death by many people she loved and missed dearly. She often talked about heaven, wondering what it would be like and who would be there waiting for her. She was always curious about what awaited her beyond this life.

We find comfort in knowing that Nancy has now received the answers to those questions. We are sure that heaven is everything she imagined and so much more, and that she is reunited with those she loved and missed.

She will be missed and forever loved.

Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, November 14 2026 from 9-10:30 at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN.  Inurnment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery.