Eleanor Susan Tysall Dailey

Eleanor Susan Tysall Dailey, age 78, was born at Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana on November 24, 1936. Eleanor suddenly passed away June 27, 2015 at her home in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Tysall, mother Kathleen and brother, Thomas. Eleanor graduated from Holy Angels Elementary, Bishop Noll High School, Mount Mary College in Milwaukee and received her master's degree from Indiana University Northwest. Eleanor went on to teach for her entire career within the Gary public school system. She taught English and Social Studies at Bailey Middle School and Tolleston, Emerson, Wirt, Roosevelt and Lew Wallace High Schools. She treasured the lasting relationships she made with all of her students and fellow teachers. It is well-known that she was a favorite of many students, not only due to her exceptional teaching capabilities, but also because of the roaring laughter that her stories and actions generated. Her proudest professional accomplishment was whenever her students continued on to earn a college degree. Although she was not ready to retire, Eleanor immediately engaged in activities that brought her great joy, including; volunteering at Catholic Charities in Gary, aquatic classes at Hobart YMCA, attending monthly bridge club with some of her dearest friends, and working with the Saint Anthony Hospital Guild. Eleanor had the gift of gab. She loved talking with complete strangers (much to the embarrassment of her young children), giving cleaning tips (use Q-Tips to clean switch plates!) and bargain hunting at Marshall Field’s. Of her many pranks, a family favorite was hearing how she placed a cigarette in the fingers of a statue of the Virgin Mary at Mount Mary College (note: the statute of limitations has since expired)! Eleanor is survived by her husband James “Jim” Dailey, children, James Dailey, Jr. (Leah) of Mobile, Alabama, Kathleen Dailey-Banich (Thomas) of Chicago, Illinois and Michael Dailey (Bally) of Long Beach, California. Eleanor had six grandchildren; Claire, Madeline, Jack, Patrick, Lillian and Margot, all of whom brought her infinite joy. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may visit with Eleanor’s family on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, and at Saint Paul’s Church in Valparaiso on Tuesday, July 7th from 10-11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Paul's Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso, IN, on July 7 at 11 a.m. Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Gary, 940 Broadway, Gary, IN. Rev. Joseph Pawlowski officiating. www.burnsfuneral.com

Eleanor Susan Tysall Dailey

November 24, 1936 - June 27, 2015