Joan Makina (Sacks) Martin, 75, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died peacefully at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at home with her family surrounding her after a seven-year battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 5, 1938, in LaPorte to Frank and Ada May Makina.
On Feb. 12, 1999, in Beverly Shores, IN, she married William Martin, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Deata (Rich) Sacks of Michigan City, IN, Danny (Stacy) Sacks of Denver, CO, and John (Teresa) Pierce of LaPorte; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, non-biological children, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Bryan Sacks; two brothers, Leo and Stan Makina; and one nephew, Danny Makina.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of William Martin, P.O. Box 742, Kingsford Heights, IN 46346.
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