Marissa Linnea Tisdale

Marissa Linnea Tisdale (nee Ellison), age 47, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Beloved daughter of Chuck and Linnea Ellison. Loving sister of Matt (Tricia) Ellison. Devoted niece of Rosanna (Richard) Anderson, John (Sue) Ellison and Karen Farrelly. Beloved owner of Archie, her dog. Cherished cousin to Heidi Anderson, Heather Anderson, Jason Ozimkoski, Ariel Ellison plus many more. Dear friend and buddy to John Hargus. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Joseph and Edna Menway and Charles and Mary Ellison, her cousin Hansel Anderson and her uncle Edward Farrelly.

Marissa had a generous heart, quick wit and a love of dogs that was unmatched. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial visitation Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN, with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. 

For more information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com