Barbara Ann Egolf, 74, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014, at LaPorte Miller’s Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Michigan City, IN, to Lloyd and Henrietta (Stratton) Bielski.
Barbara worked at Thanhardt-Burger in LaPorte, making custom picture frames for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, caring for her yard and garden. Barbara loved fishing and taking the great-grandchildren to the park.
On June 28, 1958, in Michigan City, she married Floyd U. Egolf, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Micheal Allen Egolf; and one granddaughter, Linda Lynn Weldy.
Surviving are two sons, Robert (Karen) Egolf and Mark Christopher (Lorrie) Egolf, both of LaPorte; one brother, Lloyd George (Nancy) Bielski of Niles, MI; two grandchildren, Ashley Lindewald and Billy Lewis; three great-grandchildren, David and Valerie Mrozinski and Avery Lewis; and one brother-in-law, Lloyd Egolf.
There will be no services. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.