Constance "Connie"
S. Wallace, age 62, of LaPorte, Ind., passed away on Saturday, February 1,
2014 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital following an extended illness and a
recent fall.
She was born in
Valparaiso, Ind., on January 21, 1952 to George and Doris (Maney) Stout.
She was married to
her beloved husband Paul Wallace who preceded her in death in 2008.
Surviving are her
siblings, Dennis (Connie) Stout of LaPorte, Pam (Bob) Furdo of Chesterton,
Ind., Debbie Moulton of Chesterton, and Candace (Paul) Jones of Tennessee;
sister-in-law, Linda (Bob) Parlin of LaCrosse, Ind.; aunt, Margaret Rhoda of
Chesterton; her step-children, Michael (Rachel) Wallace of Colorado, Trinity
(Joe) Jiminiz of Michigan City, Ind., and Chad (Debbie) Wallace of Union
Mills, Ind.; seven step-grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Trenton, Kayla,
Alexis, Devon, and Cory; several nieces and nephews; special friends,
Virginia Hoffman, Sue Barr, as well as Fred and Nadine Ellington whom she
loved like her own.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband; and special friend, Charlotte Meyer
who passed away the same day and hour as Connie.
Connie retired from
LaPorte Hospital as an Ultrasound Technician after over 35 years of faithful
service. She was a member of the Stillwell Rod & Gun Club and Salem United
Methodist Church, where she served on the financial committee as well as
serving the church in any way she could. She enjoyed fishing and hunting
with her husband for many years. Connie was a very selfless person who
always put the needs of others before her own. Her many acts of friendship,
kindness, and love will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of
Life Service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at Cutler
Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Family and friends
will be received from 1-4 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday. A private
cremation committal will take place.
Memorial
contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach
Dr., Mishawaka, IN, 46545.