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Joan J. Houck

Joan J. Houck, 82, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Joan was born on January 12, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Roy and Margaret (Pearson) Flotow.

Joan was a homemaker and had been employed with JC Penney.

On February 3, 1962, Joan married Robert “Bob” C. Houck who survives with daughters, Lori (Dave) Williamson of Michigan City and Julie Hebb of Michigan City; grandchildren, Jeff (Stephanie) Williamson, Bobby (Marci) Williamson, Christopher Hebb, and Michael Hebb; six great grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Cook; brothers, Don (Laurie) and Ron (Louise) Flotow; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 noon to 3 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, https://rmhccni.org/ or the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org/

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

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