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Joan Houck Obituary
Joan J. Houck, 82, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Joan was born on Jan. 12, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Roy and Margaret (Pearson) Flotow.
Joan was a homemaker and had been employed with JCPenney.
Joan loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved to cook, play cards, Scrabble, go to area casinos and traveling to Disney World and Las Vegas. She always had a smile and a laugh that was infectious. She will be missed by all that knew her.
On Feb. 3, 1962, Joan married Robert "Bob" C. Houck, who survives with daughters, Lori (Dave) Williamson of Michigan City and Julie Hebb of Michigan City; grandchildren, Jeff (Stephanie) Williamson, Bobby (Marci) Williamson, Christopher Hebb and Michael Hebb; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Cook; brothers, Don (Laurie) and Ron (Louise) Flotow; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, https://rmhccni.org/ or the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org/.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Joan's life or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane Dabbert Dittus
April 4, 2025
Dear Bob and family. You and Joan were very good friends of my Uncle Bob Dabbert. I'm so very sorry of your loss. Joannie as I remember her still had her beautiful smile. My sister Denise and I always enjoyed seeing you both. You and your family are in my prayers. Diane ( Dabbert) Dittus Now of Elwood IN
Patti and Digger
January 23, 2025
Patti and I send our condolences to the family. Everyone who knew Joan knew she was a remarkable lady with lots of joy and love.
God Bless her and her family, especially the love of her life, Bob.
Bill and Sandy Stellema
January 21, 2025
Sorry to read of your loss. Sending condolences and prayers. Fond memories of seeing you and Joan at the many work-related picnics.
Pat Hennessey
January 21, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Joan was a fun person that I worked with at Penney's and then got to take care of her grandkids for a few years.
Karen Durnell
January 18, 2025
So sorry to read of the passing of Joan, she was a special lady and will be missed by all. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
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