Wanda D. Tagliareni age 90 of Hammond passed away on Saturday January 9, 2016.

She is survived by her children Jim (Lucinda) Tagliareni Jr. and Mary Kay (Rick) Hine. Also by her grandchildren Jeffrey Watson, Tim Watson, Suzanne Watson-Hunter, Joshua Justus, Rhiannan (Brian) Holmes, Cameron Govert, Kurt Tagliareni, Kevin Tagliareni, Ricky Hine, Brandy Hine and Bethanie Kelley. Many great grandchildren and siblings Earline, Carl, Allen and Jeannie.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Mabel Peters, husband James Sr., brother Clarence and sister Rosella.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 16 ^th at 10:00am at White Funeral Home with Pastor Shawn Cornett officiating. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

Friends may meet with the family on Friday January 15 ^th from 2:00pm- 8:00pm at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45 ^th Avenue Griffith.

Wanda loved oil painting, ceramics and cooking.  She was a member of the North West Indiana Clock Association, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the Peace Pipe Chapter #83.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The Honor Flight Program.

For more information please call White Funeral Home atr219-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com