Lenore Marie Espinosa, age 74, of Merrillville passed away Thursday November 10, 2022. Lenore was born June 11, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Bobby Dean and Evelyn (Klug) Etherton. She retired as a purchasing agent from Amtrak. On November 14, 1987, she married the love of her life Mike Espinosa. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, watching movies, and gardening. She especially loved reading and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mike; two daughters, Linda (Michael Losianowycz) Kujaca of Wood Dale, IL; and Shannan (Clifford) Tetrault of Crown Point; three grandchildren, Michael John Losianowycz, Thomas Losianowycz, and Edison Tetrault; three sisters, Barbara Nemeth of Florida, Cheryl (David) Palmateer of Oklahoma, and Patti Appel of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Lenore will be from 3-6 pm Tuesday November 15, 2022, at Rees Funeral Home 600 W. Old Ridge Road Hobart, IN 46342. A time of sharing will follow immediately at 6 pm at the Funeral Home.