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Marsha Louise "Tiny" Elkins

Marsha Louise “Tiny” Elkins, 68 of Kingsbury, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.

She was born on March 6, 1957, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Henry and Roma Lou (Patrick) Jordan.

Tiny worked with American Rubber for many years, cutting brake pads.

In April of 1991, Tiny married Zane Kevin Elkins, who preceded her in death on August 26, 2023.

Surviving are her sons, Kevin Ludwig of La Porte, Michael Ludwig of La Porte; grandson, Zane Ludwig; and siblings, Henrietta Bradley of La Porte, Carl Michael (Pam) Jordan of La Porte, Sondra (Bobby) Rowe of Rolling Prairie, Timothy (Louise) Jordan of Union Mills, Gary (Debbie) Jordan of Hobart; and a sister-in-law, Vicki Jordan of La Porte.

A brother, Larry “Shorty” Jordan, preceded her in death.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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