Margarete “Maggie” Gajewski (nee Newman), age 70 of Merrillville, IN passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, January 31, 2025. Maggie came from Germany at age 2 with her mother and was adopted by her step-father Fred Newman. .Maggie was a 1973 graduate of Merrillville Senior High School. In 1988, Maggie graduated with a degree in Nursing from Indiana University. Prior to her post High School education Maggie was a well honored Air Force Veteran- stationed in Minot, North Dakota. Maggie went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Business in 2003. She worked at many local hospitals in the area and was very respected by our Medical Community. Maggie also attended Bethel Church in Crown Point.
She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Josefine Newman.
Maggie is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Michael Gajewski; cherished son Shaun (friend, Maureen) Newman; Siblings, Fred (Laura) Newman, Sue (Joseph) Shudick, Brian (Dawn) Newman, and families, great friend for many decades, Gail Yaeger; good friends Karen Cunningham and Cyndi Davis; and many other nieces, nephews and close friends.
Visitation for Maggie will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft St, Merrillville, IN, with a memorial service beginning at 3pm, Chaplain Michael Booth officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Maggie’s memory to the NWI Parkinsons, 2927 Jewett Ave, Highland, IN 46322 or
http://www.nwiparkinson.org May she rest in paradise. Maggie will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
I worked with Maggie from 2003- 2018 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights (Franciscan Health Olympia Fields now).
Sending my sincerest condolences to her husband Michael, her son Shaun and to her family.
Eternal rest Maggie🙏🏻.
As a member of the family, I would like to say that I loved her dearly! She has always been here for me and also my family in time of need! I am truly going to miss her and she lived a wonderful life, however gone too soon! She had a special place in my heart and I will treasure my memories with her at family gatherings! So many happy times to cherish! May she rest in peace now! May the lord take care of her always and forever! Love always to beautiful Maggie!
I was introduced to Margarete through my friend Mary, when I visited Indiana a few weeks each summer of years 1969-1972. Although I didn’t know her well, I enjoyed meeting and associating with her and Mary’s other good friends. She was a kind soul. Many years later in a trip back to Indiana, Mary, I and another Utah friend reminisced over dinner with Gail & Maggie. As “fellow” RN’s we swapped experiences. It wasn’t fair that such a kind soul, who did so much good should be ravaged by Parkinson’s, and gone so young. Yet, all unfairness of life is made right through the Lord’s Atonement. 2 Timothy 4:7-8, exemplifies Maggie’s struggle. Sincere condolences to all, from a Utah friend, Janice King Foster
Glenn and I are fortunate that we met Maggie. Only once but in that time spent I felt her warmth and knew she was special.
Prayers to the family of Margaret. We are so sorry for your loss. Mary and Jerry Sibincic.
Maggie was such a kind soul. As her neighbor , Maggie was such a joy to talk to. I looked forward to our talks. Maggie you will be missed. Rest in peace our sweet neighbor.
Bob and Nancy Gregory