Maria J. Gifford

Maria J. Gifford, nee Gleich, age 58, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Donald E. Gifford II. Loving mother of Donald (Hannah) Gifford III and Ian Gifford. Devoted daughter of Edward and Carol Gleich. Dear sister of the late Debbie (Frank) Pellegrino, Mark (Dawn) Gleich, Andrea (Mike) Smagacz, Edward (Cynthia) Gleich Jr., Lynda McDavid, Christine (Arnie) Klemm, and Michael (Jennifer) Gleich. Cherished aunt of many nephews and nieces. Maria loved being involved in the community, volunteering with Dyer Little League and opening her home to support others with childcare. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service, Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation ( https://www.bcrf.org/ ).

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