La Porte, Indiana
Nov 7, 1941 – Jan 19, 2026 (Age 84)
Rita A. Lee Vantine, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana.
Rita was born on Nov. 7, 1941, in La Porte to the late Charles Lee and Ruth Morton Lee. Her father gave her the name, LaRita, but she always preferred Rita. A lifelong...
Read MoreThis obituary reflects the kindness and steadfastness of Rita. Rest in peace dear cousin knowing that you made the world a better place. Marsha Richman Rosenthal
Marsha Richman Rosenthal
February 03, 2026 | Family
Sorry to hear about Rita. I was one of the "town" kids who walked to school. Also in 4H together. Condolences Kay Cz
Kay Warren Czanderna
January 28, 2026
She was very thoughtful of others. After her son died, she brought the Pam Hartman Me morial silver bowl back to 4H Horse and Pony. Pam was a 4H member involved with horses and she died while in 4H. The traveling tropphy was in her memory. Bob won the trophy several times and then given to him. 4H Horse and Pony continues to award this trophy today thanks to Rita...
Jo LeRoy Schlager
January 27, 2026
I am very sorry to hear of Ritas passing. We always walked to school with Rita, Katy, and my sister Susan. Sincere sympathy. Ellen Cable Christensen
Ellen Cable Christensen
January 26, 2026 | Friend
