Doris Jean Stanley, 75, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Baroda, Mich., on May 26, 1945, to Edwin W. and Leona Elinore (Kizer) Schmaltz.
Doris was a school cook and babysitter for many years. She enjoyed gardening, bowling and painting. Doris was a member of the La Porte WBA Hall of Fame.
On Dec. 4, 1964, in La Porte, Ind., she married Don Harold Stanley, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, David M. Stanley; sister, Joyce Elaine Allison; grandson, Ronnie Bodenheimer, and brother-in-law, Ron Hampsten.
Surviving Doris are her son, James “Jim” Stanley of Michigan City; 5 granddaughters, Krystle (Trevor) Beals, Andrea Stanley, Heather Stanley, Amanda (Kylle) Arnold and Jamie Stanley; 5 great-grandsons; siblings, Mary Jo Hampsten of San Antonio, Tex., Jerry (Sue) Schmaltz of West Lafayette, Ind., and Penny (Don) Nelson of La Porte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 16, at La Porte Missionary Church with Pastor Steve Galloway officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the service Friday at the church.
Anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, Ind. 46209-4830.
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