LaDonna R. Smith La Porte, Indiana Obituary

LaDonna R. Smith

LaDonna R. Smith, 53, of Michigan City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:47 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2020 in her home. She was born February 18, 1967, in Michigan City, Indiana, to G. W. and Virginia (Davis) Plunk. LaDonna graduated from Rogers High School in 1985. She studied business management at Ivy Tech Community College. LaDonna always had a positive outlook on life. She was a kind loving person who was a light to all who knew her. Her favorite hobbies include painting, playing piano and singing. LaDonna loved being around family and friends, but nothing brought her more joy than being with her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, daughter and grandmother that will be dearly missed. Surviving are her parents, G. W. and Virginia Plunk of Trail Creek; three sons, Geoffery Plunk and Ryan (Erica Hollihan) Smith both of Michigan City and Kenneth (Alicia Martin) Smith of Trail Creek; father of her children, Ivan Smith of Trail Creek; one sister, Sandra (Jim) Dierdorf of Madison, IN; six grandchildren, Ryan Smith II, Geoffery Plunk Jr., Chloe Smith, Zoey Smith, Jeremiah Plunk and Ethan Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her three brothers, Glenn, Kenneth and Gary Plunk. Cremation will take place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
February 18, 1967 - May 1, 202002/18/196705/01/2020
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Jennifer mahoney
May 8, 2020
Candle of Love was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Candle of Love was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
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Angel
May 7, 2020
If I could only have one more day with you to tell you how much I love and missing you. I'm going to miss my best friend. Our coffee talks in the morning(3 sugars and 2 creams) and McDonald's coffee size Large. The many laughs we had. You baking yummy desserts in the kit... Continue Reading
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Beth Taylor
May 6, 2020
RIP my sweet cousin you have many talents to use up in heaven sing and play a song for our brothers love you Beth
Pink Stripes was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Pink Stripes was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
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Becky Malicoat
May 6, 2020
Heaven received another angel. Rest In Peace LaDonna
Candle of Peace was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Candle of Peace was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Christine Eldridge
May 6, 2020
HEAVEN GOT ANOTHER ANGEL. GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.
Angel Wings was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Angel Wings was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
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Tammy Huhn-Mccleery
May 6, 2020
I had the Absolute Pleasure of becoming one of LaDonna's friends thru a agency I worked for. When I say I worked for Ladonna, that was not possible. She made you laugh, smile, and even cry. She let me pour my heart out to her as she did to me. It was simply not a job w... Continue Reading
Vickie Kirby
May 4, 2020
I will always remember her singing at church, such a beautiful voice. She will be missed. My condolences for your loss.
Forget Me Nots was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.
Forget Me Nots was posted for LaDonna R. Smith.