Cochran, Sally Jeanne Eibel Obituary

Cochran, Sally Jeanne Eibel attended Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Cochran, Sally Jeanne Eibel.

Graduation Year	Class of 1953
Date of Passing	Jan 27, 2017
About	Sally Jeanne (Cochran) Eibel, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away the 27th of January, 2017 at the Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Hammond, IN to Phillip Stanley Cochran and Betty (Specht) Cochran, who preceded her in death. Her younger brother, Charles Cochran also preceded her in death in 2011. Sally graduated from Horace Mann High School, Gary in 1953 and from Purdue University, West Lafayette in 1957. On August 25, 1956, Sally married her high school sweetheart, Frederick Ritchey Eibel. Upon graduation from Purdue, she taught school for several years, and then later, went to work as the bookkeeper for the family business, Eibel and Son, Inc. Sally and Ritchey enjoyed traveling at home and abroad, participating in Orak Shrine events and spending time with their friends and family. Sally is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ritchey Eibel, her precious daughters, Susanna (Thomas) Gulbrandsen and Jennifer (Daniel) Vinovich; her treasured grandchildren, Lauren Jeanne (Jack) Ryan, Alison Jeanne Vinovich, Jack Ritchey Vinovich, David Young; her cherished great-grandson, Frederick Ritchey Ryan; beloved cousins, Judy Ryan and Susan (Harley) Miller; her brother and sister- in-law, James and Susan Eibel; many nieces and nephews, extended family and lifelong friends. She was a 62-year member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and an active member of the local Kappa alumni group. She was also a member of the PEO Sisterhood, Beta Rho Tri Kappa, Mercy Hospital Junior Guild and a faithful volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Foundation. Sally's favorite activity was working as a volunteer (Pink Lady) at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus where she logged in thousands of hours of service. She was very involved in her church, Valparaiso First United Methodist, serving on the Board of Trustees, volunteering in their resale shop, and serving as an usher. She greatly enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs. Sally cared deeply for those around her and always had kind words to offer. Her strong faith and beloved family fueled her positive spirit.