Genevieve O’Donnell, 98, of LaPorte and formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at Settler Place, LaPorte.
She was born Feb. 14, 1916, in Chicago to John and Anna (Mazeikis) Petrila.
Genevieve had been employed with International Harvester. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte and a former member of St. Paul & Paul Catholic Church in Chicago.
On Dec. 28, 1942, Genevieve married Leo O’Donnell, who preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1995.
Surviving are a niece, Ann Petrila of Denver, CO, and nephews, John Petrila of Tampa, FL, and James Petrila of Washington, D.C.
Private burial services will take place. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at esslingfuneralhome.com.