Josephine “Jo” Wallen, 91, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at her home.
She was born March 5, 1923, in Veedersburg, IN, to David and Viola (Stonebreaker) Chapell.
Jo was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She volunteered at the Salvation Army for many years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing and playing cards. Josephine loved to help and visit friends. She loved her family very much.
She married Raymond Lundgren, who preceded her in death on May 3, 1977. She later married Edward J. Wallen, who preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1990.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sharon Miller; four sisters and five brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Suella (Curt) Oswald of Union Mills, IN, and Cathy Pardee of Fishers, IN; four grandchildren, Howard (Teri) Miller, Stephanie Miller Hill, Carey Miller and Dana Oswald; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Miller, Lindsay Miller and Sami Jo Hill.
A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Friday, Aug. 15, at noon with Rev. Curtis Southwood officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow the service at Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of LaPorte, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350; or Calvary Baptist Church, 1808 I St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.