Mary Elizabeth Fouty, 76 of Lansing, Michigan, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 22nd, 2022.

 

Mary was born November 18th, 1946, in Michigan to the late William C. and Magdalen L. (Rupenthal) Fouty.

 

Mary is survived by a sister, Joanne Herman of Fairfield, Ohio; and two nieces, Christine Holland and Catherine Herman.

 

Mary was a former member of St. Joseph Parish. She graduated in 1964, from Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, Nazareth College, and Michigan State with a master’s degree. She taught at the Michigan School for the blind which became the Michigan School for the blind and deaf. She also taught at Lansing Community College.

 

Visitation will be from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m., Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Church, 109 C Street, La Porte, Indiana.  Reverend Ian Williams will officiate.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to La Porte County Animal Shelter, 2855 IN-2, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

 

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Mary’s life or leave a message of comfort for the family, please visit Esslingfuneralhome.com.