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Lois Messman Obituary
Lois Marie Messman, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away at home Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
Lois was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Milford, Illinois, to the late William and Geneva (Kirchman) Natschke.
On Nov. 23, 1974, Lois married Carl E. Messman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2009.
Lois worked at Hilbish Drug Store, Plimpton Press and also Whirlpool. She grew up on a farm and loved gardening and her flowers. She was a Chicago Cubs and Bulls fan, and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Lois is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Rex) Miller of Grovertown, Indiana, and Karen Ferry of Lafayette, Indiana; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded by her parents; husband Carl; son-in-law, Jack Ferry; a sister, Berdella Natschke; and brothers, Marvin, Don, and Lavern Natschke.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 102 G St., La Porte, Indiana, 46350. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the church. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, La Porte. Pastor Dennis Meyer will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation, 102 G St., La Porte, Indiana, http://bethany lutheranfoundation.org/.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Lois' life or leave a message of comfort for the family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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TOM AND BECKY (RUCKER) STUPECK
September 22, 2022
BRENDA (AND REX) AND FAMILY- SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER. IT'S A HARD ONE TO GET THROUGH BUT SHE WILL BE HAPPY TO REJOIN HER FAMILY IN THE NEXT LIFE AND YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN. BEST TO YOU AND YOURS...DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
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