Donna Beckman, age 77, of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2014.
Donna was a devoted wife to James of 61 years; loving mother to 5 children: Robert (Kathy) Beckman, Elizabeth (Chris) Engelbrecht, Cheryl (Doug) Hayes, Jim (Mary Ann) Beckman and Jacquelyn Beckman; 12 grandchildren: Michael, Kristen, Jack, Lindsay, Carla, Lisa, Matthew, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Dominic and Abby; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Terry Pearman and Keith Pearman; and 1 sister: Julia Jeffery. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merle and Jane Pearman.
Donna was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN and a member of Our Lady of the Snow. She enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and friends and was well known for her hospitality. Donna was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers and wildlife.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joseph Angotti officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.
Memorial donations may be given to: St. Peter Catholic Church or The March of Dimes.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.
View and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.
Donna was a devoted wife to James of 61 years; loving mother to 5 children: Robert (Kathy) Beckman, Elizabeth (Chris) Engelbrecht, Cheryl (Doug) Hayes, Jim (Mary Ann) Beckman and Jacquelyn Beckman; 12 grandchildren: Michael, Kristen, Jack, Lindsay, Carla, Lisa, Matthew, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Dominic and Abby; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Terry Pearman and Keith Pearman; and 1 sister: Julia Jeffery. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merle and Jane Pearman.
Donna was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN and a member of Our Lady of the Snow. She enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and friends and was well known for her hospitality. Donna was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers and wildlife.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joseph Angotti officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.
Memorial donations may be given to: St. Peter Catholic Church or The March of Dimes.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.
View and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.
Donna Beckman, age 77, of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2014.
Donna was a devoted wife to James of 61 years; loving mother to 5 children: Robert (Kathy) Beckman, Elizabeth (Chris) Engelbrecht, Cheryl (Doug) Hayes, Jim (Mary Ann) Beckman and Jacquelyn Beckman; 12 grandchildren: Michael, Kristen, Jack, Lindsay, Carla, Lisa, Matthew, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Dominic and Abby; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Terry Pearman and Keith Pearman; and 1 sister: Julia Jeffery. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merle and Jane Pearman.
Donna was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN and a member of Our Lady of the Snow. She enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and friends and was well known for her hospitality. Donna was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers and wildlife.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joseph Angotti officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.
Memorial donations may be given to: St. Peter Catholic Church or The March of Dimes.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.
View and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.
Donna was a devoted wife to James of 61 years; loving mother to 5 children: Robert (Kathy) Beckman, Elizabeth (Chris) Engelbrecht, Cheryl (Doug) Hayes, Jim (Mary Ann) Beckman and Jacquelyn Beckman; 12 grandchildren: Michael, Kristen, Jack, Lindsay, Carla, Lisa, Matthew, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Dominic and Abby; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Terry Pearman and Keith Pearman; and 1 sister: Julia Jeffery. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merle and Jane Pearman.
Donna was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN and a member of Our Lady of the Snow. She enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and friends and was well known for her hospitality. Donna was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers and wildlife.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joseph Angotti officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.
Memorial donations may be given to: St. Peter Catholic Church or The March of Dimes.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.
View and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.
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