Cheryl Hallo, age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by loving family.

She joins in Heavenly Eternity: her devoted husband, George Hallo Jr.; her parents, Russell and Marie Hanson; and her sister, Sharon Ball.

Cheryl was a loving mother to George (Dawn) Hallo and Dawn (Butch) Stremplewski; cherished grandmother to Hannah and Gabi Hallo, Lara (Seth) Richardson, Steve (Sonya) Stremplewski, and Stephanie Stremplewski; dear sister of Hadley (Kathy) Hanson and Russell Hanson; and friend to all.

Cheryl was most affectionately known as “Mrs. Cheryl” to the many, many, adored preschool children she helped to care for throughout her years. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, and was a proud member of her local garden club. She loved cats and took in a number of feline friends throughout the years, making sure they were warm, comfortable, and well fed.

Cheryl treasured any time she could spend with her family – time that was so extraordinarily documented that she was named the “Official Picture Taker” at every gathering. During the Holidays, our Mom cooked many traditional meals for our extended family. She never said no to the many parties her beloved husband assembled. Her kind heart and comforting smile will truly be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (7535 Taft Street Merrillville, IN 46410).
Visitation will continue on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 9:00 to 9:30 AM at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel before procession to 10:00 AM Funeral at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church (557 W. 57th Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410). Rev. Michael Bucko officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. For information, call 219-736-5840.