Susan Wilkins, 57, of LaPorte IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at her home in LaPorte surrounded by her family.
She was born March 2, 1961, in Michigan City, IN, to Richard and Elaine (Kowalski) Niegos.
Susan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed camping, playing with her dog, Penny Lane, and being around her kids and family.
Susan is survived by her husband, Michael Wilkins of LaPorte; her mother, Elaine Niegos of LaPorte; one son, Christopher Wilkins of LaPorte; one daughter, Shannon (Eric) Edmondson of LaPorte; two brothers, Ronnie (Jill) Niegos of LaPorte and Tim (Kyra) Niegos of Michigan City; two sisters, Jennifer (Jeff) Remijas of New Buffalo, MI, and Kristi (Lee) Bootz of LaPorte; two grandsons, Eli Edmondson and Nolan Edmondson (due in March); and her best friend, Kathy “Sis” (Bob) Kuizin.
Preceding her in death were her father, Richard and her paternal and fraternal grandparents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Father Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 4-8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. until the service. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family or Harbor Light Hospice, 1820 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.