Sylvia E. Akemon
January 16, 1932 - March 20, 2021
Sylvia E. Akemon, age 89, of Portage, IN and longtime resident of Gary, IN passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021. She was born in Morehead, KY. Sylvia was a retired employee of the Lake Ridge School district. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jonah Akemon, son - David, her parents – Andy and Nancy Baldridge, sisters – Beatrice, Sibble and Shirley. Sylvia is survived by her sister Wyoma Hall, her brother Phillip (Shirley) Baldridge, by her loving children – Deborah (Steven) Peek, Charles (Marti) Akemon, and Darrell (Ellen) Akemon, seven grandchildren – Eric (Lisa) Peek, Chad (Laurie) Peek, Steven (Crystal) Peek, Karla Akemon, Mary Akemon, Andy Akemon, Sarah Akemon, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday March 25, 2021 from 4-7 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10 am at Burns (Crown Point).Sylvia will be laid to rest next to her husband, Jonah, at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN..www.burnsfuneral.com
Sylvia E. Akemon, age 89, of Portage, IN and longtime resident of Gary, IN passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021. She was born in Morehead, KY. Sylvia was a retired employee of the Lake Ridge School district. She is preceded in death by her... View Obituary & Service Information