Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Debra Marie Saffa (nee Sarsfield)

Passed away on July 3, 2025


Debra Marie Saffa (nee Sarsfield), age 66.  Late of Valparaiso, Indiana formerly of Calumet City, Illinois.  Passed away July 3, 2025. Beloved wife of Michael Saffa.  Loving mother of William Sims, Mike Sims, Chris (Sarah) Saffa, Kimberly (Tyler) Singleton, and Kathleen (Sahson) Karimi.  Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Savannah, Leila, Avery, and Justin.  Dearest sister of Sandy Sarsfield, Cheryl (Pete) Ladowski, and the late Chuck (late Beth) Sarsfield.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and devoted fur mom of Buddy and Sue Ellen.  Debra is preceded in death by her parents Lowell and Dolores Sarsfield.  She was a dedicated employee of Bloomfield Mechanical. 

Debra was selflessly devoted to her friends & family, what fulfilled her most in life was to see others happy. She left a lasting impression on every life she touched.

Visitation Monday, July 7, 2025 from 2:00 – 7:30 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th Ln. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm until 7:30 pm

Prayer Service
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Condolences
"My heart is heavy to hear of Deb’s passing. My deepest sympathy to her sons and to her family. Rest in peace my friend…Melanie"
- Melanie Ditore
July 3, 2025 9:13 pm

"Mike and Saffa Family, Kim and I hope the wonderful memories help ease the pain in your hearts over the coming weeks and months. Our condolences to you for your loss."
- Chuck Grubb
July 5, 2025 9:29 am

"I had the best honor of meeting Deb when we both worked together at National Industrial. She. always had a smile on her face, always made the atmosphere light and carefree. I hated the day Deb left National to start another career, but I never lost touch with her. She is someone that, although I didn’t talk to, but maybe once or twice a year, I will miss terribly and her absence will leave a void in my life. Rest in peace Deb☘️☘️☘️"
- Gale Gentry
July 5, 2025 12:29 pm

"Hearing of Deb’s passing, broke my heart. She had that big smile and always made things brighter for those around her. Prayer’s for God’s comfort to her family and closest friends. She will be missed "
- Craig Matusz
July 5, 2025 2:48 pm

"Condolences to Debbie and Mike’s family. May hope sustain you, friends surround you, and love give you strength. With Deepest Sympathy. "
- George and Mary Saffa
July 6, 2025 2:16 pm

"We are praying for Deb's beautiful family. She was warm and kind to all of us. I will miss her so much and being in on the little stories of her life. Her life and friendship were a blessing to so many. - Gretchen Johnson Osborne"
- Gretchen Johnson Osborne
July 6, 2025 10:27 pm

"I am so heart broken for her family. She made life smile. One of the best in this life. Rest in peace dear friend till we meet in heaven. Love you girl Diana"
- Diana Barnhill
July 7, 2025 12:39 pm

"Our deepest condolences to the family & Friends who shared their lives with Debbie. We were classmates but always remembered her beautiful smile with friends and family that always jumped out at you showing how happy she was. RIP you are in good hands. 🙏🌹💌 "
- Jeannie Madden (Bond) & Janette Winebrenner (Bond Twin's)
July 7, 2025 1:51 pm

"I'm truly saddened to hear about Debbie's passing. My condolences to her family. God bless, may she rest in peace."
- Perry
July 7, 2025 3:59 pm

"I feel lucky to have met Deb and even better share a birthday with her. She was such a kind person to me during the years I worked with her. It's not often that I meet people in this world with a true kindness she was definitely one of them. May you be at peace. DANA 5/29 BUDDY"
- Dana
July 7, 2025 4:04 pm

"Deb was one special friend, so sad what a wonderful person she was. We will never forget her and how she touched are lives and our hearts🤍🩷🤍. If we believe in reincarnation we hope and pray some little girl gets her beautiful soul.🩷"
- Ed majchrzak
July 7, 2025 4:13 pm

Candles Lit
"Debbie’s kindness will never be forgotten."
- Kellie Novak
July 4, 2025 12:55 pm

"Until we see your beautiful face again . . . I love you my dear friend. Gretchen Johnson Osborne "Let us not look for you only in memory, Where we would grow lonely without you. You would want us to find you in presence, Beside us when beauty brightens, When kindness glows And music echoes eternal tones. When orchids brighten the earth, Darkest winter has turned to spring; May this dark grief flower with hope In every heart that loves you. May you continue to inspire us: To enter each day with a generous heart. To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your beautiful face again In that land where there is no more separation, Where all tears will be wiped from our mind, And where we will never lose you again." By John O'Donohue"
- Gretchen Johnson Osborne
July 4, 2025 5:42 pm

"Debbie touched so many lives while she was alive and her memories will live on. Rest in Peace."
- George & Mary Saffa
July 6, 2025 2:05 pm