Elise Sigg

Elise Sigg was born in Lorch, Germany on May 16, 1914 and was the youngest of eight children. Her Father became ill and passed away a few years later. At age 16 she had finished her schooling and moved to Stuttgart to live with her sister and find a job. There she joined the New Apostolic Church where she met Sebastian Sigg, her future husband. They were married on November 9, 1935. Their first son was born in 1943 during the Second World War. The family endured many hardships including the bombing of their apartment building. After the war, they applied to immigrate to the United States. Their second son was born in 1949 and their immigration application was finally approved in 1951.

Both were able to find jobs very soon after arriving in America. In 1957, Elise and Sebastian were granted their U.S. citizenship. Elise worked at Arsenal Technical High School for over 20 years before retiring. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. The family has remained active members of the local New Apostolic Church. Sebastian was a minister in the congregation. Elise always had their home open to the members and anyone in need. There was always a wonderful meal on the table for everyone to enjoy. She was a friend and mother to all she met.

Elise and Sebastian were married for 70 years when her husband passed away in 2005. She maintained her own senior’s apartment until the age of 100 and then moved to assisted living.

Elise is survived by her sons and their spouses; Dr. Joe P. Sigg (Nancy), Hans M. Sigg (Leslie); six grand children; Dr. Bryan Sigg (Michelle), Jonathan Sigg (April), Kimberly Morse (Kevin), Kaylee French (Brandon), Emily Sigg (soon to be Mrs. Chase Mathison) and Jessica Sigg. She was also blessed with seven great-grand children; Madelynne Sigg, Sebastian Sigg, Lindsay Sigg, Lily Sigg, Luca Sigg, Lauren Morse and Addison Morse.

Grandma…you will be deeply missed and always in our hearts.

Elise Sigg passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017. Visitation will be held at Flanner and Buchanan – Memorial Park, 9350 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229 on May 5, 2017.from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the same location at 6:00 PM. There will be a fellowship gathering immediately after the service.
Memorial donations can be made to the World Relief Fund by mailing a check to the New Apostolic Church, World Relief Fund, 3753 North Troy Street, Chicago IL, 60618.