Anita J. Schmaltz, 85 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 20t, 2023. She was born on December 5th, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Walter and Delta (Winnell) Beausoliel. 

Anita was a homemaker. She had a love of reading with long walks on the Florida coast where they vacationed in the winters. She enjoyed shopping, collecting and decorating her home but most of all being surrounded by her family during celebrations.

On October 29th, 1972, Anita married Allen Schmaltz who survives with daughters, Pamela Bush of Texas, Jacqueline (Brian) Richardson of La Porte; grandchildren, Mallorie (Brian) Knapp, Brock (Ashley) Smith, Alicia (Eric) Lacey, Kyle Richardson, Mila Richardson; great grandchildren, Rylee & Maddox Knapp, Harper Smith, and Logan & Brynlee Lacey; and a sister, Marlene Holtzable of Elkhart, Indiana. 

Cremation has taken place. Private burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana. 

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