Daun Caddo, age 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at VNA Horton Hospice Center with her loving family by her side .
She was born on August 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN. to George Dickey and Marilyn Dickey-Decker
Daun attended La Porte High School and went on to work in the food service industry for over 30 years. Her smile and personality could light up a room and make her a highly sought after hostess for private parties. She also managed Nicks Fish House in New Buffalo MI. and the La Porte Yacht Club. Daun enjoyed playing golf at Beechwood Golf Course where she was a past president of the Beechwood Ladies 18 Hole Golf League. She loved living on the lake where she and her husband Ron entertained many family and friends. Daun and Ron also spent the winters at their home in Fort Myers, FL., where they enjoyed playing golf and soaking up the sun in their retirement.
Daun is survived by her husband, Ron Caddo; mother, Marilyn Decker; sisters; Deborah (Adrian) Mazar of Lagrange, IL., Donna (David) Homann of La Porte, Darlene (Jonathon) Forker of La Porte, Deidre (Lawrence) Notto of Hume, VA. many nieces and nephews and step daughter Amy (Joel) Ledlow of Melbourne Beach, FL., step-son, Darrin (Deborah) Brooks of Carmel, IN, special uncle Dr. John (Sandra) Ames DDS of Valparaiso, IN.; aunt, Kathleen Mc Manus of Valparaiso, IN, brother in law Robert (Judy) Caddo of Michigan City, IN., grandson, Jack Brooks.
She was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Stacey Caddo, father; George Dickey and Step-father Jack Decker
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2015 at First United Methodist Church, La Porte, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 4 - 8 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 1 PM until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350. Or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.