Billie Eileen Stankie Obituary

The memory of Billie Eileen Stankie of Schererville, Indiana, who passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billie Eileen Stankie to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleta June Barnett and Sanford Cecil Upchurch; her husband Thomas A. Stankie; her daughter Sheila Rae Drapeau; her former husbands, Gerard Drapeau and George Micheff; her brother John Mansfield; her grandson Dylan D. Drapeau; her stepfather Vernon Peveler; and her close friend Shirley Hawkins.

She is survived by: her children, Dr. Pamela Drapeau, G. Paul Drapeau (Ruth), Kenneth Drew Drapeau (Sharon) and Keith Roger Drapeau; her uncle James Kelly; her friend Dale Gard; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Drapeau, Jessica McNabb, Christopher W. Drapeau (Allison), Justin C. Drapeau (Lyndsie), Rachel Elise Drapeau, Darcey Alexandra Drapeau, Joseph P. Drapeau (Rachel) and Joshua D. Drapeau; and her great grandchildren, Olivia McNabb, Khodi, Haley, Evangeline, Oliver, Josephine, Weston, Micah, Sophia and Lucy Drapeau. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S Cline Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM at the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens (8178 S Cline Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307).