Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Sally Chengary

Passed away on February 10, 2026

Sally Chengary (nee Strickland), age 81. Late of DeMotte, Indiana formerly of the East Side. Passed away on February 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph “Ace” Chengary for 46 years. Loving mother of John (Geri) Howard, Tina (Mitchell) Borst, late Lita Goshen, Donna (Brian) Campbell, and Carla Chengary. Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Dear sister of Eugene Strickland. Fond sister-in-law of Vicki Strickland, Alan (Linea) Chengary, late Joan (late Jim) Francis, and late Marion Jovanovich. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sisters and brothers.

Sally was a longtime parishoner of St. Francis de Sales Church and dedicated volunteer for the church bingo as well as a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #238.

Visitation Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.. Funeral Service Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:15 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane, St. John, IN to St. John the Evangelist Day Chapel on the corner of 93rd and Wicker Ave.. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana.

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 9:15 am

Funeral Mass:
St. John the Evangelist Church - Day Chapel
11301 W. 93rd Ave.
St. John, Indiana 46373
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00 am

Interment:
St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery
Hammond, Indiana

Visitation Location

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

Map

Visitation Information

Friday, February 13, 2026 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"My heart is heavy with tears as I learn of the passing of my friend Sally. Sally was a kind and loving person with love for live. She was loved by everyone that she met. I know she is out of pain and suffering. She is surrounded by her friends and family that have passed on before her. I can see her now playing Bingo with her friends. Love you girl."
- Helen Kralovansky
February 12, 2026 9:42 am
"Sorry for your loss she was a very sweet lady and very caring. Rest high on the mountain lots of peace."
- Jodie Bennett
February 12, 2026 12:32 pm
"My deepest condolences to your family. Sally was one of the sweetest people you could ever want to meet. I enjoyed her company has did many of the ladies we played bingo with at the American Legion. She will truly be missed and thought of often. "
- Terry Lyons Winandy
February 12, 2026 2:33 pm
Candles Lit
"My Dear Sweet Aunt you will be truly missed. I love you. "
- Dawn Strickland
February 12, 2026 4:31 pm
"My dear Aunt. She was like a mother to me. When I was a kid I spent every summer with my Aunt Sally and my cousins. I will miss her dearly. "
- Regina Crabb
February 13, 2026 8:41 pm