Leotie Starr “Cricket” Julovich, 17, of LaPorte, died Tuesday evening at the home of her friend.
She was born Nov. 28, 1995, in Hammond, IN, to Pamela McClure and Monde Bustamante, having lived here for six years, coming from Dyer, IN.
Cricket was a high school student. She was lovable, energetic, optimistic, talented, intelligent, and enthusiastic. She’ll be loved and missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Pamela and Adam Julovich of LaPorte; two brothers, Kaled and Austin Julovich of LaPorte; maternal grandmother, Rita McClure of Dyer, IN; maternal grandfather, Robert (Carol) McClure of Whiting, IN; maternal great-grandmother, Veronika McClure of Billett, IL; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Walter McClure.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Saturday, June 8, at 4:30 p.m. with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations to the family would be appreciated, in lieu of flowers, c/o Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.