Sharon Hankins Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 19, 2025, at the age of 83, Sharon Hankins of Valparaiso, Indiana, born in Blue Island, Illinois passed away. 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 Sharon Hankins to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Howard Hankins; her son Steve Grohman; and her brothers, Ernest Rizzuto and John Rizzuto. She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Hankins (Raul Rivera) and Tom Grohman; her grandchildren, Alyssa Grohman, Avery Koprowski and Isaac Rivera; her great grandchildren, Mailyn and Noah; and her brother Gerald Rizzuto.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hickey Memorial Chapels

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Visitation

Hickey Memorial Chapels - Blue Island
2429 W 127th St, Blue Island, IL 60406

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Aug 23

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Hickey Memorial Chapels - Blue Island
2429 W 127th St, Blue Island, IL 60406

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Aug 23

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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
6001 W 111th St, Alsip, IL 60803

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