Miriam J. Ehrenfeld's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Gary, Indiana

Miriam J. Ehrenfeld

March 14, 1926 - February 9, 2026 (99 years old)

Gary, Indiana

Miriam J. Ehrenfeld's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Gary, Indiana

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Miriam J. Ehrenfeld

March 14, 1926 - February 9, 2026 (99 years old)

Gary, Indiana

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We are sad to announce that, on February 9, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Miriam J. Ehrenfeld (Gary, Indiana). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Miriam J. Ehrenfeld to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Smeltzer and Hertha Smeltzer; her husband Richard J. Ehrenfeld; her close friend Sam Someson; and her daughter Gail L. Koch.

She is survived by: her children, Richard Ehrenfeld (Susan), Marsha Gilman (Paul) and Pam Tripp; her son-in-law Hans Koch; and her nephews, Craig Van Atta (Sara), Kurt Van Atta (Murph) and Mark Van Atta (Judy). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in Miriam's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc



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