Constance "Connie" S. Wallace, age 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital following an extended illness and a recent fall.
She was born in Valparaiso, IN on January 21, 1952 to George and Doris (Maney) Stout.
She was married to her beloved husband Paul Wallace who preceded her in death in 2008.
Surviving are her beloved loved ones: siblings, Dennis (Connie) Stout of La Porte, Pam (Bob) Furdo of Chesterton, Debbie Moulton of Chesterton, and Candace (Paul) Jones of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Linda (Bob) Parlin of La Crosse; aunt, Margaret Rhoda of Chesterton; her step-children, Michael (Rachel) Wallace of Colorado, Trinity (Joe) Jiminiz of Michigan City, IN, and Chad (Debbie) Wallace of Union Mills, IN; seven step-grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Trenton, Kayla, Alexis, Devon, and Cory; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Virginia Hoffman, Sue Barr, as well as Fred and Nadine Ellington whom she loved like her own.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and special friend, Charlotte Meyers who passed away the same day and hour as Connie.
Connie retired from La Porte Hospital as an Ultrasound Technician after over 35 years of faithful service. She was a member of the Stillwell Rod & Gun Club and Salem United Methodist Church where she served on the financial committee as well as serving the church in any way she could. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her husband for many years. Connie was a very selfless person that always put the needs of others before her own. Her many acts of friendship, kindness, and love will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 4 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2014.
Family and friends will be received from 1-4 PM prior to the service on Thursday. A private cremation committal will take place.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.