Julie A. McKee, 60, from Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 5:30 a.m., in her home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 15th, 2023, and from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.  

 

She was born September 14th, 1963, in La Porte, Indiana, to James and Sarah (Shaw) Lofton. On August 16th, 1986, at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Michael W. McKee, who survives in Michigan City, Indiana.

 

Also surviving are her father, James Lofton of Colorado; two sons, Mason McKee of Washington, DC and Mitchell McKee of Valparaiso, Indiana; three brothers, Mike Lofton, Kurt (Kathy) Lofton, and Scott (Brenda) Lofton, all of La Porte, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Lofton; and one brother, Greg Lofton.

 

Julie was previously a Server at Hammer's Restaurant and at the Blue Chip Casino Banquet Hall. She was the past Deli Manager at Al's West, La Porte, Indiana. Julie was known to be a very talented baker, making many types of goodies for everyone. She passionately loved her family from top to bottom. Julie had a caring heart towards animals, having many pets over the years and feeding the birds daily outside her home. Her favorite bird was Cardinals and she made many squirrel friends as well, who visited her often for food. Julie will be deeply missed.

 

Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 in remembrance of Julie A. McKee.

 

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