Shirley A. Lewis, 91, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born August 27th, 1932, to Leonard and Louise (Conover) Scholz in La Porte, Indiana.

 

On November 29th, 1953, she married Richard E. “Dick” Lewis who preceded her in death. 

 

Shirley was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, and scrapbooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

 

She is survived by her daughters, Patti Prosser of La Porte, Mary (James) Howe, of La Porte, Lori (Jon) Nebelung, of La Porte; grandchildren, James (Theresa) Howe, Melissa (Justin) Elek, Andrew (Cassie) Schulz, Amy Schulz, Jon (Amanda) Nebleung, Nicole Nebelung; and great-grandchildren, Kylen, Bella, Luke, Avery, Lillie, Leyna, Lydia, Elise, Finnley, Jonny, Zak, and Oaklynn.

 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Scholz.  

 

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Friday, October 13th, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana.

 

Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. following the visitation in the funeral home.

 

Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

 

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Shirley’s life, or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.