Daun Caddo, 62, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN, with her loving family by her side.
She was born Aug. 4, 1954, in LaPorte to George Dickey and Marilyn Dickey-Decker.
Daun attended LaPorte High School and went on to work in the food service industry for over 30 years. Her smile and personality could light up a room and make her a highly sought-after hostess for private parties. She also managed Nick’s Fish House in New Buffalo, MI, and the LaPorte Yacht Club. Daun enjoyed playing golf at Beechwood Golf Course, where she was a past president of the Beechwood Ladies 18 Hole Golf League. She loved living on the lake, where she and her husband Ron entertained many family and friends. Daun and Ron also spent the winters at their home in Fort Myers, FL, where they enjoyed playing golf and soaking up the sun in their retirement.
Daun is survived by her husband, Ron Caddo; mother, Marilyn Decker; sisters, Deborah (Adrian) Mazar of Lagrange, IL, Donna (David) Homann of LaPorte, Darlene (Jonathon) Forker of LaPorte, and Deidre (Lawrence) Notto of Hume, VA; many nieces and nephews; stepdaughter, Amy (Joel) Ledlow of Melbourne Beach, FL; stepson, Darrin (Deborah) Brooks of Carmel, IN; special uncle, Dr. John (Sandra) Ames DDS of Valparaiso, IN; aunt, Kathleen Mc Manus of Valparaiso; brother-in-law, Robert (Judy) Caddo of Michigan City, IN; and grandson, Jack Brooks.
She was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Stacey Caddo, father, George Dickey; and stepfather, Jack Decker.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at First United Methodist Church, LaPorte. Visitation will be at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350, or to the charity of your choice.
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