Aletha Ann LaPointe

ALETHA ANN LaPOINTE Michigan City, Indiana Age 61, a longtime resident of Michigan City passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2008. She was born on May 3, 1947 in Gary, Indiana. Aletha was a wonderful friend to many who enjoyed walking along the shores of Lake Michigan or sitting on a swing in the park. She loved to play the keyboard to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Aletha was a devote Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Michigan City. She enjoyed listening to the Bible on tape and go out for fish on Friday nights. Aletha is survived by her loving family and friends; aunt Irene Whitney, Travers, FL, several cousins, caregivers Brenda Kalic and Ann Robinson, a host of friends with Partners in Opportunity, and other close family and dear friends. Aletha was preceded in death by her mother Agnes LaPointe and her grandparents George and Anna Yorko. A visitation for Aletha LaPointe will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 directly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at Eighth and Kennedy Streets, in Michigan City. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 10:00 am with Father Blaney, officiating. Burial will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home Brady Chapel at (219) 962-1606 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.