Lanette S. Smith, 64, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 6:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in her home.
She was born Dec. 30, 1949, in LaPorte to Carl and Vivian (Spaeth) Wisnieski.
Lanette worked as a systems administrator at the LaPorte Water Department for 23 years. She was a member of Calvary Church, Valparaiso, IN. Lanette enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, painting and gardening. She was a good bowler in her earlier years. Lanette loved being a grandmother, loved her family, and loved the Lord and her church.
On Nov. 26, 1976, in LaPorte, she married the love of her life, Michael Smith, who survives. They were happily married for 37 years.
Also surviving are three children, Jill (Eric) Struss of LaPorte, Julie (Kristoffer) Brandush of Valparaiso and Nicholas (Faryl) Smith of Valparaiso; one brother, Carl (Mary) Wisnieski of Union Mills, IN; and six grandchildren, Gabriel, Rebekah, Seth, Amelia, Taryn, and Nia.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Mark Wisnieski; and one granddaughter, Sadie Jo Smith.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte. Visitation will be on Saturday from noon until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Compassion.com/donate, or to Calvary Church, 1325 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.