L. Joan Peak, age 75, of Chesterton, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 at St.
Anthony Memorial Health Care Center, Michigan City.
She was born January 22, 1934 in Chrisman, Ill. the daughter of Karl M. and
Julia E. (Ireland) McKee, both of whom preceded her in death.
On April 28, 1956 in Michigan City, she married Thomas L. Peak, he passed
away June 11, 2008.
Surviving are her daughters Julie (Larry “Loren”) Gibson of Michigan City
and Carole (Bill) Harman of Battle Creek, Mich.; grandchildren, Neil T. and
Chad D. Gibson, and brother Dale McKee of Leesburg, Fla.; seven nieces and
nephews, and special friend Audrey.
She was preceded in death by her brother Karl McKee on April 18, 2009, and
two nieces Karlene Ruge and Kristine Moser.
Joan had been a secretary at the Porter County courthouse until her
retirement.
She was an active member of Porter County Farm Bureau and the Republican
Women of Porter County. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and
grandmother. She cherished her time with family and friends.
Funeral services, Rev. John L. Mikenas III officiating, will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, at St. Luke United Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home, and
from noon until the time of the service Tuesday at the church. Interment
will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke United Lutheran Church.
To view her tribute, leave public or private condolences and sign the guest
book please visit www.carlislefh.com