Sandra S. Draves, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on October 7, 1941, in La Porte to the late Irvin and Ardelia (Ebeling) Storey.
On August 27, 1960, Sandra married Richard Draves who survives with sons, Stephen Draves of La Porte, Scott (Terresa) Draves of La Porte; grandchildren, Trevor (Brittney), and Isaac Draves; a great granddaughter, Makenna Draves; and nieces & nephews, Maureen (Gary) Weaver, Tammy (John) Sneed, Michael Draves, and Eric (Tamara) Storey.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Madison Draves and a brother Gene Storey.
Sandra had worked in the Clerk's Office with the La Porte Superior Court #3. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte and volunteered with the St. John’s Lutheran Thrift Shop.
Visitation will be held from 9AM to 11AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue. (Please enter the parking lot on Michigan Avenue) La Porte, Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Thursday, November 5, 2026, in the Funeral Home following the visitation. Reverend John M. Albers will officiate.
Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
Family and friends are invited to light a virtual candle, share a memory, or leave a message of comfort for the family by visiting esslingfuneralhome.com.
