Dawn Anne Catherine Wells, 68, of LaPorte, and formerly of Chesterton, IN, died Sunday, June 6, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, IN, under hospice care.
She was born March 4, 1946, in New York City to Henry and Catherine (Reinschmidt) Schneider.
Dawn Anne worked as an executive secretary and medical transcriptionist before moving to Indiana from Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband and children in 1984. She was a weekly volunteer for the Child Evangelism Fellowship and the Liberty Bible Church Library. Dawn Anne contributed to other Christian ministries as well, including the Liberty Bible Church LaPorte Campus children’s ministry. Dawn was an avid gardener and enjoyed wildflower botanizing.
Dawn Anne and her husband moved to Union Mills, IN, in late 2004 and then downsized to LaPorte in 2013 as her health deteriorated.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Wells; her son, Michael Wells; her daughter, Becki Wells; and six grandchildren.
Dawn Anne, an only child, was preceded in death by her parents.
Her life will be celebrated during a private family gathering during the 4th of July holiday. Cremation has been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Bible Church Benevolent Fund, 824 N. Calumet Ave., Chesterton, IN 46304; or First Step of LaPorte (in the Salvation Army building), 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.