Thelma (Aggie) Gescheidler, age 96 of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024. She is survived by two daughters: Mary Beth (Michael) Hutcheson and Sue (Jeff) Bird; eight grandchildren: Samantha (Travis) Goebel, Katy Bird, Clint Bird, Joe Bird, Jake Hutcheson, Jennifer Gescheidler (Adam) Camacho, Kevin (Kristi) Gescheidler, Diana Gescheidler, five great grandchildren: Cam and Dax Goebel, Winnie Sue Bird, Connor and Liam Gescheidler; many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Max.

Aggie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years: Ron Gescheidler; her mother: Mur Anderson, and son Steve Gescheidler.

Friends are invited to visit with Aggie's family on Tuesday, September 3 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Her funeral service will begin at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Aggie will be laid to rest next to her husband in Concordia Cemetery in Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Aggie's name to Treasured Friends Animal Rescue (www.treasuredfriendsanimalrescue.org)

Aggie graduated from Hammond High School and attended Drake University. She worked as a legal secretary for Jean Rawson, she enjoyed card games with her friends including Bridge and Pinochle. She held dear her relationships to her friends, the Copples, the Lauers, the Winterfeldts, and the Zajakowskis. Above all else, Aggie cherished spending time with her family in the North woods of Wisconsin. She left an indelible impression on everyone around her; her spark for life was impossible to avoid. Aggie also had a strong faith and passed that down to her family. She was the best of us.

Aggie's family would like to also give a special thanks to Deer Creek Assisted Living for the kindness, care, and love that they showed her.

As Charlie Gist said, "The Lord took her Home".