Janice Arlene Walker Cassidy, 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 8, 1926 in Crown Point, IN, daughter of the late Donald and Ora (Wordell) Walker.
Janice was a 1945 LaPorte High School Graduate and was the owner of the Cassidy Motel in LaPorte, IN. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte.
She was married on November 26, 1948 to John Ray Cassidy who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Janet Cassidy; grandson, Dan Cassidy; parents, Don and Ora Walker; and brothers, Jack Walker and Wayne Goldsmith.
Surviving are her son, Tom Cassidy; daughter, Susan (Roger) Holaway; granddaughters, Julie Cassidy Ashley, Jamie (Brian) Dunham; grandsons, Brian (Amy) Bowman, Chad Holaway, Kirt Holaway; step-grandson, Jason (Jessica) Holaway; great grandchildren, Harper Bowman, Hannah Jasicki, Ellis Dunham; step-great grandchildren, Niki Dunham, Ethan & Emma Krivak; nephew, Joe (Michelle) Walker; great nieces, Abigail and Elizabeth Walker.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1PM on Friday May 11, 2012 with a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Service with Rev. Sally Wicks officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave, LaPorte, IN 46350 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.