Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Rebecca L. McCarthy
Rebecca L. McCarthy
Obituary
Guest Book
Rebecca McCarthy Obituary
Rebecca L. McCarthy, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.
Rebecca was born in La Porte, IN, on August 10, 1943 to Charles and Lorella (Freese) Schafer.
Surviving Rebecca are her 2 daughters, Lisa Newlon and Amy B. (Paul Schultz) Bluhm, both of La Porte; 4 grandchildren, Shane McCarthy of La Porte, Nicholas (Nicole Skwiat) Fratgillo of La Porte, Adam Riola of La Porte, and Delaney (Aaron Garcia) Bluhm of St. Paul, MN; 5 great-grandchildren, Kaden McCarthy, Cameron McCarthy, Kyra McCarthy, Sophia Riola, and Davinah Riola; sister, Jane Schafer of Elk Grove Village, IL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Lel Newlon; and brother-in-law, Nelson Blengeri.
Rebecca worked many years at BJ Auto Supply. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Rebecca was an avid reader and loved Alaska, after living there in 1969.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350-5249
People and places connected with Rebecca
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca McCarthy
Tell your own story about Rebecca
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Rebecca McCarthy's name
How to support Rebecca's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rebecca McCarthy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored