Rose V. (nee Pavlik) Sendera, age 78 of Valparaiso and formerly of Chicago Heights, IL passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso.  She was born on April 18, 1933 in Chicago Heights, IL the daughter of John and Victoria (Krencichvost) Pavlik.  Rose had worked in the housekeeping department at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital.  She enjoyed gardening, birds, and loved her family.

On July 19, 1952 in Chicago Heights, IL, Rose married Mitchel B. Sendera who preceded her in death in 1980.  She is survived by 3 children, Deborah A. (Max) Tanis-Dywan of Valparaiso, Cheryl V. Uzubell of Syacuse, and Paul J. (Angelita) Pascarella of Crown Point; sister, Celia (Carl) Baur of Chicago Heights, IL; 7 grandchildren, Andrew (Lisa), J. Mitchell, Philip, Katie (Pedro), Vanessa, Ashley, and Sarah; 2 great grandsons, Luis and Carter; and former son-in-law, John E. Uzubell.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 20th at 7:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso with Fr. Joseph Pawlowski officiating.  Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the time of service.  Following services cremation will take place at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso.