Frances “Fran” Ethal Muller

Frances E. Muller, age 78, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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Fran loved her grandchildren more than anything in the world.

Frances leaves behind to cherish her memory of her loving son, Derrick (Perla) Jackson; daughter-in-law, Jessica Muller; precious grandchildren, Derrick Jackson Jr., Teajanae Lord, Mya-Lee Jackson, Ja’nya Jackson, Jeremiah Jackson, Skylar Jackson, Joe Battisti, Corey Muller, Emily Battisti, Aniyah Muller, and Zoey Fields; treasured great-grandchildren, Deondrae Hall Jr., Arabella Muller, and A'laya Jackson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Richardson and Annie Richardson; her beloved son, Christopher Muller.

Frances was a high school graduate and spent many years working as a waitress. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family dearly. Fran loved her grandchildren more than anything in the world. One of her most recent joys was caring for her youngest granddaughter, Skylar, and making sure she was ready to catch the school bus each morning. Those simple moments brought her great happiness and created memories that will be treasured by her family forever.

Fran will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Solan – Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375, with a Celebration Of Life beginning at 7:30 PM, with Pastor Adriana Pina officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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Those simple moments brought her great happiness and created memories that will be treasured by her family forever.

Fran will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.