It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our aunt, Sharon Yelinich (nee Wisler) age 87, of Highland, IN, who passed away, peacefully, Thursday, May 28th, 2026.

Sharon was a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Highland, IN. She worked for many years at Mademoiselle Dress Shop in sales. She found joy in cooking like her famous chili and macaroni salad, gardening, yard work and taking walks with Mary. Sharon will be remembered for her caring heart, strong spirit and the warmth she shared with everyone around her.

The family has many special memories of our aunt that have left footprints on our hearts…

*Hearing her sing with Uncle Jack one of her favorite songs “Cherry Pie”

*Dancing the Jitterbug with Uncle Jack.

*Stories of her precious dog Bridget.

*Eating perch caught by Uncle Jack and prepared by Aunt Sharon.

*Going to Aunt Sharon and Uncle Jack’s apartment every Monday evening, after our Indiana Harbor Jr Tamburitzans dance and tambura practice, to visit while eating a box of Jays Potato Chips with a pop!

*Grocery shopping every Thursday at Strack & Van Tils with Anne and driver Yvonne or Donald followed by lunch afterwards!

*Sitting in the back row of Church with the ladies for Saturday’s 4:30 PM Mass at OLG.

*Ordering a crumbled sausage and cheese pizza from Langel’s after 4:30 Mass.

***AND…Oh My if the KITCHEN TABLE could talk!!! Discussions about anything and everything, the fun, the laughter with all of us sitting around the table enjoying each other’s company.

*But most of all we will remember and miss our aunt’s wonderful laugh, sweet smile and her twinkling/sparking green eyes!!

Sharon is survived by special nieces and nephews, Mary (late Rudy) Plesha, Pam Lacko-Kelley (Bob), Diane Lacko-Pries (Clyde), Thomas “Tommy” Kennedy, Donald “Donnie”Wayne Wisler,Jr. She is also survived by sister-in-law Pam (Wisler) Matasovsky (Rodney), as well as, many other dear nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Jack Yelinich; her parents John and Kathryn Wisler; sister, Yvonne Wisler; three brothers, Donald “Don”, John and Robert Wisler; and special sister-in-law/companion Anne (Anthony) Lacko.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:00 PM presided by Deacon Michael W. Halas at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, IN, 46322. Friends may visit with the family at the Church from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Entombment will follow at St. John/ St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, St. Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to your favorite charity, in Sharon’s honor.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated caregivers, staff at Hartsfield Assistive Living and Transitions — Hospice of the Calumet Area for their compassionate care, kindness and unwavering support they provided. A special thank you to Mohammed, Christina, Dawn, JD, Dr Christopher McIntire, and Laila whose kindness, exceptional dedication, gentile compassion and genuine friendship brought peace and comfort not only to Sharon, but to her family as well.

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