Joan L. Smulders, 92, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.
She was born May 4, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. to Albert and Helen (Carlson) Hake.
Joan was an administrative assistant in the healthcare field. She was a 91-year member of the Daughters of the American Legion.
Survivors include daughter, Pamela (Keith) Skoglund of La Porte; grandchildren, Todd Skoglund, Jason (Stephanie) Skoglund, Kendelle (Ed) Niespodziany, Kristen Eunson, Kyle Eunson; and great-grandchildren, Evan Skoglund, Mason Skoglund, Madison Niespodziany, Jason Skoglund Jr., and Elin Skoglund.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Smulders; and son, Robert Eunson.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday with Pastor Rich Stoll officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South in Oak Lawn, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Ind. 46278.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.